How Should I Go About Buying An Aquarium/Fish Tank?

Do you have any allergies which trigger while in contact with fish or fish products?

Have you researched what fish you want to get?

Do you know what the appropriate size of the aquarium should be?

Do you know what type of environment is recommended for the fish?

Do you know what type of feed is the best for the fish?

Do you have the sufficient funds to purchase and fit the aquarium with all the required items?

Do you have the required space to place the aquarium?

To take of care of fish, you would have to clean the tank, change the interior or clean the water. This cannot be done without interacting with the fish so normal allergic reactions to fish might be triggered from the water or fish waste. So it is better to check with your doctor for allergic reaction as a minute reaction would be simply a skin rash while in the extreme could lead to respiratory problems.

As there are hundreds of fish types which one can keep in an aquarium, it is better to research as they can grow in all sizes and are some are carnivorous as well.

As each fish has different growth limits and energy levels, it is better to research about each fish maximum size and how to make them comfortable. Then purchase the aquarium of an appropriate size.

Research about what the recommended environment is for the fish such as what should the water ph be, the temperature, lighting and other things.

As each fish have different diets, it is better to check with an aquarium owner about the types of feeds and the one which is best for your fish. There are also multiple sizes of the feed as well as different compositions so be sure to check before purchasing.

A rather good aquarium and all products such as lights, filters and the decorations might cost approximately within the range of $150 to $250. If you do not have the funds, it is better to save as by buying a below standard aquarium and products might be harmful for the fish.

A medium sized aquarium will be more than 10 gallons and a good sized will be 15 which will weigh more than 200lb. For this, you have to have a space and a properly built stand for the aquarium to stand on.

Taking care of fish is not as simple as giving it feed and cleaning, it takes a lot of effort and you should be detail oriented while taking care. The fish could be sick and you would have to feed them medicine, change the water properly and clean the filter and much more so before buying the aquarium, make sure you are up to the task.