Many people don’t realize how much work is involved in setting up and maintaining a fish aquarium. They think that it is as simple as filling up a tank with water and putting in any type of fish, big and small, that their heart so desires. They think that once they get the fishes in the water, they can go away, feed it now and then and look back at it at their own time when their mood pleases them.
Soon, however, they notice that a fish disappears, and then another and yet another. They give little thought of where the poor thing went, as if it can go anywhere. When they do notice some strange goings-on it is usually several months after when they see a fish on its backside floating on the surface of the water.
Indeed, little do they know that those fishes that mysteriously disappeared have been gobbled up by the bigger and more ferocious ones. Little do they know that water contamination can actually kill a fish. Little do they know about water level, water temperature and filtration. Little do they know that certain species of fish don’t co-exist well with one another. Little do they know about feeding frequency and the need for the water to be changed regularly. Little do they know about proper lighting, the benefits of water plants and that other aquarium ornaments can function more than mere decorations and embellishments for beauty and design.
There is a lot of work involved in aquarium set-up and maintenance. Use the information in this book to learn the know-how so you can take care of your pet fishes the right way and enjoy them for years and years.
