Pets are an important part of every household. Your pet-owning experience will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider which pet best suits your family, home and lifestyle. Unfulfilled expectations are a leading cause of pet relinquishment, so make an informed decision. Take time, involve your family, and give careful consideration.
How To Choose a fresh water fish as a pet?
Pet fish aren’t just for apartment dwellers and people with allergies. With a little planning, your next pet fish can be part of the family instead of part of the decor.
Freshwater fish are a wonderful addition to many homes. They’re easy to care for, interesting to look at and have their own personalities that make them easy to love.
They’re also extremely popular pets. According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, there are 145 million pet freshwater fish in the U.S., living in 14.3 million American households. More and more people are discovering that having a home aquarium brings color and amusement into their lives. Studies have shown that people watching fish tanks have lower stress levels. Fish are often ideal pets for people with space limitations or allergies to other common pets. Fish come in all shapes, sizes and colors and many fish seem to have individual personalities. Depending on the number and type of fish, people can choose from a variety of tanks of varying shapes and dimensions. Some fish are even kept outside in ponds.
Always Prefer Cold Water Fish.
Freshwater fish that prefer cold water require less maintenance than freshwater fish that need their water to be warm. You definitely want your first fish to be easy to maintain and you will not need to buy a extra water heater.
Once you get the hang of maintaining a freshwater aquarium with cold-water fish, then consider trying a warm-water aquarium. Do not mix the two environments. Guppies are a good fresh water fish that can survive in any environment.
Consider Fish Compatibility.
Some species of fish can be more aggressive than others, so consider temperament and compatibility when choosing fish. Flower Horn, for instance, are aggressive towards other flower horns. Other breeds, like African cichlids or oscars (South American cichlids), can be aggressive to other fish species but coexist with other cichlids as long as they’re about the same size and have furniture and décor for hiding spots in aquariums.
To ensure a peaceful environment. Look for tiger barbs or sharks which are docile fish. These types of fish are available in a variety of colours, and like tetras, they like to school.
Setting Up.
Set Up an aquarium slowly and be patient while adding new fish. It’s a good idea to consult with a local fish store to find the right starter fish for you and your new aquarium. It’s also important to prepare aquarium water by removing harmful chemicals and growing beneficial bacteria, which supports the nitrogen cycle
Fish for Beginners
When in doubt, go with black skirt Tiger barbs, platys and swordtails. I am personally a huge fan of powder blue gouramies and flower horns. Check out our store for selecting your fish and go for it.
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