| Pet stores offer a wealth of fish accessories and the | | | | accessories that are a must when getting a |
| sheer amount available can be overwhelming. When | | | | freshwater tank: Filtration A good filtration system is |
| thinking about buying an aquarium fish tank, there are | | | | paramount and there are two basic types to choose |
| some things that need to be considered before | | | | from. Internal filters are quiet and keep the tank |
| making a purchase: | | | | visibly clear. External filter systems take up less room |
| Size of fish tank Fish tanks come in numerous | | | | in the tank but can be a bit louder. |
| different sizes. Ideally, larger tanks are better, as | | | | Heating Unless the only fish being kept are goldfish, a |
| more fish can be kept and the water takes longer to | | | | heater will be needed as other types of freshwater |
| become dirty than the water in smaller tanks, | | | | fish need the water temperature to be maintained at |
| meaning less frequent cleaning. | | | | about 75°F. Oxygen Any freshwater tank is going |
| Freshwater or saltwater Freshwater tanks are | | | | to need a bubble maker, to keep oxygen in the |
| cheaper and require a lot less maintenance than a | | | | water and also to ensure constant circulation of |
| saltwater tank, however freshwater fish are not as | | | | water. |
| colourful as saltwater fish. Saltwater tanks require a | | | | All that is needed now is to fill the tank with some |
| lot more time and money and the maintenance of a | | | | decorative fish accessories. Begin by adding some |
| saltwater tank and the fish can be very expensive. | | | | rocks and aquarium plants along with some wood or |
| But, the riot of beautiful colours offered by saltwater | | | | ornaments and soon the creation of a whole new |
| fish is a complete joy to behold. | | | | underwater world will be there to enjoy! |
| Fish tank accessories There are some fish | | | | |