http://www.videojug.com - This film will show you how to set up an aquarium for tropical fish. It will show you how to add gravel, water, plants and equipment to the aquarium or tropical fish tank.

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With the Proper planning, preparation and the right fish tank supplies, Keeping an aquarium can be a very rewarding experience.

The first thing you need to do is decide on is the size of your fish tank.
While any size tank is fine, What some people do not know is that the size of the aquarium can make a difference in the amount you have to clean.
        It is a little known fact that tank size makes a difference, … Not only are the larger tanks a more stable aquatic environment for the fish, They also require less work than the smaller aquariums. 

 Many people suggest you start off with a small aquarium but If you have learned the basics of taking care of your aquarium, you can just upgrade your present aquarium to a larger one.

You should also know that these 7 Fish tank supplies listed below are a necessity for maintaining your aquarium

1. Aquarium Fish Tank
2. Hood for the tank
3. Filter to keep the water clean
4. Water testing kit to test the PH water levels
5. Pump
6. Lighting
7. Food

Knowing how your aquarium equipment works and why you need it will greatly increase your chances of success with inhabitants

Taking care of fish is fun and are a wonderful addition to your house. Like all pets, though, fish keeping does have its technical side and to succeed in fish keeping you have to create a suitable habitat for your fish.

There are three very important aspects of successful fish keeping one should remember. They are water chemistry, water quality and feeding. If you stay consistent with these , you will have a happy aquarium with thriving inhabitants.

To make sure you meet the water chemistry and water quality standards for your fish you should purchase a test-kit for your water, They are very cheap and will explain the basics of ph values and so forth. They are very helpful. This is an absolute must have to include with your fish tank supplies if you are serious about building your fish a home.

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Q. I need to know what kind of supplies I need before I get my fish? What size aquarium, how to clean it, ornamental ideas, what kind of fish are compatible with each other, and fish names. Can anyone help me with this one???

A. If it’s your first tank, I cannot recommend starting with goldfish. When considering fish look at these factors: adult potential size (for bio-load/stocking, as well to keep fish stress, and eating other fish to a minimum); Preferred temperature, PH, Hardness; preferred tank swimming levels; and aggressive/community social behavior of fish.

1) A tank big enough that meets the needs of your chosen fish, usually with a hood/lid and light an appropriate sized filter to the tank and fish, substrate (usually gravel, dragon-tears, or marbles). Something to note- bigger tanks (29+) are easier to keep balanced.

2) Some kind of ornament for the fish to swim around and duck behind to feel safe and less exposed, can be a clever statue or ornamental plants. Read up on your fish- some really need plants, some eat live plants.

3) If over 15 gallons, some kind of air-stone is usually beneficial to help keep the oxygen levels up in the tank

4) Basic Cleaning supplies: Dedicated bucket, gravel vacuum, ornament and filter cleaning brushes, tank cleaning sponges bought from pet store (grocery store sponges are pretreated with chemicals toxic to fish). I also recommend a cheep turkey-baster; it helps suck the air out of the gravel vacuum to get the siphon started.

5) Chemicals & Additives: When starting a tank, many get an additive of beneficial bacteria to get the filter started. But the most important thing to get is a good water dechlorinator that also deals with chloramines.

6) Additional things to consider: An underwater thermometer, a good water testing kit including nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, water hardness, and PH. A varied diet for your fish beyond just flakes. 

 Last but not least- read up on the “Nitrogen Cycle” and cycling your tank. Many fish need the tank/filtered settled before they can be added, also add fish slowly to the tank to prevent water-shock. Adding a few fish at a time to the tank allows the filter to build up its beneficial bacteria gradually. Taking time with the project at the beginning will help insure the long life of your fish and success of your fish tank. Good luck with your new tank!

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