Saltwater Aquarium Fish and Freshwater Tropical Fish

Any experienced aquarist will tell you that the best beginner fish is a goldfish. All fish will require the best basic care – the right temperature of water (anywhere between 20C/65F to no more than 22C/72F) which is changed regularly to ensure the levels of ammonia don\’t build up. Water that is too warm for your fish can lead to anything from damage to the immune system to heart damage and nerve damage. All of these can be easily avoided by maintaining an appropriate, safe temperature. Bear in mind what size your fish is likely to grow to, as well, as you will need to find a tank that will accommodate your fish when fully grown.

Good pet stores will be able to give you all the information you need about your new fish. If they can\’t tell you any of the important details, you might be best looking elsewhere for a more reputable seller. A very good pet store will have a quarantine aquarium that is specifically for any fish that become ill. If the fish in the main tank are bright and energetic, they are probably very healthy, however, if there is even one fish that looks sick, it may well pass it on to the others in the tank.

You absolutely must ensure you acclimatise your fish to the water in your tank before allowing it to swim freely. The difference in temperature and chemicals between the water your fish arrived in and the water in the tank can cause harm – often fatal – to your fish. Most experienced owners will say it\’s best to place the bag holding the new fish into the tank unopened and leave it for around half an hour to allow the water temperatures to balance. After this is done, you can also pierce the bag with a needle to allow the water in the tank and the bag to diffuse, allowing the fish to become used to the chemicals in the tank water.

Ideally, your fish will thrive in a standard, all glass tank as large as possible. The bigger the tank, the more water it can contain, meaning dilution of ammonia produced by the fish is more efficient. You can also fill your tank with plenty of accessories for your fish to hide in and under, fit a filter, a florescent light, plastic plants or even an air pump to create a stream of bubbles. All these help to make the tank look much more interesting as well as keeping the fish entertained. The filter is an ideal piece of kit for your tank, but you need to buy depending on the fish you have.

Most commercially available fish food will have all of the necessary nutrients to keep your fish happy and healthy. You can give your fish dietary supplements, but they don\’t always require them. Only live food that has been treated can be offered to them, as untreated live food has a tendency to carry parasites that can easily infest your fish and cause them serious harm. Breed dependent, fish often prefer to be fed at specific times of day so research which is best for the breed you have. They can also be overfed, so ensure you provide them with the right amount of food each day. Surprisingly, fish can live off their own reserves for up to three weeks, making them less of an inconvenience when you go on holiday.

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