Part one of this series covered some basic tips for setting up a home aquarium.
After you've picked out the right location (according to the guidelines) for your new aquarium, there are some more things you should keep in mind.
A new aquarium should have a running water filter for a few days prior to adding any fish.
This will ensure that the water in the aquarium has an adequate supply of oxygen.
New fish tanks can become dirty within the first few days, and a water filter will ensure that the water does not become murky.
A water conditioner may also be necessary for a new aquarium.
Most people fill an aquarium with tap water, which contains chlorine.
This is not at all good for your fishes, and such water will kill them regardless of how long the water is stored.
A water conditioner will clean off the chlorine and any other heavy metals that the aquarium water might contain.
However, before you apply any chemical to the water, make sure you read the label and instructions carefully.
After you've added water to your aquarium, you might like to add some pebbles to the tank.
Adding pebbles will not only make your aquarium look tasteful, pebbles will also create a good environment for the growth of healthy bacteria.
An aquarium should have a few inches of pebbles.
A good rule of thumb is that one pound of pebbles should be used for each gallon of water.
Perhaps the biggest mistake beginners make is when adding fish to a new aquarium.
Instead of adding too many fish at once, you should add two fish and observe them for a few days to ensure that they are healthy.
Ask someone from the pet store to check that the aquarium water is healthy before you add any new fish.
After you are sure that the water is healthy, you can begin to add more fish.
Keeping an aquarium can be a fun and interesting hobby.
Hopefully these tips will help you get started in the right way.