Care for tropical fish can be an easy and rewarding job as long as you can be competent and caring. The first thing you should do before your run out and purchase tropical fish is research what fish you think you would want in a tank. You can go to such sites as Petco and match up fish with other fish and tank size.
Once you have decided what fish and how many you should coordinate what tank size you will need. Also make sure that you know at what level the fish swim. They either will swim at high level, mid level, or will stay low to the gravel. You should make sure all your fish are spread out through the tank and won't crowd each other.
Second thing to do is buy a tank and all the appropriate gear. You can buy a tank starter kit or you can buy it piece by piece. If you go to the local pet store they should be able to get all the right gear. Make sure that when you get home and set up your tank you buy distilled water to put in the tank. Make sure you have all tank set up correctly. Let the water sit for several hours and then turn on
the filter and let it run for about 24 hours. Make sure that it all work properly then you can be off to the pet store.
Third, and this is the best part, you get to pick up your fish!!!! At the store make sure that you are ready with your list and make sure you only buy about 5 fish at a time. It doesn't matter how big your tank is - you don't want to let fish get over crowded. When you get the fish home place them (while still in their baggy) in the tank. Leave them in there for about an hour so they adjust to the water temperature. At the hour mark cut a hole in the bag and let the fish find their way out. If you want to get more fish, wait 24 hours before doing so.
The fourth step is the easiest - just maintain and enjoy them. If you run into any trouble there are 100s of sites about fish sicknesses. Most pet stores have little kits for you to frequently test pH levels, prevent sicknesses, and clean water. Your fish are amazing little beings and if you treat them right they will be beautiful and peaceful for you for some time to come. ENJOY!
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