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There’s something about aquarium fish that provides a soothing background both in sound and sight to our home décor. Aquarium fish keeping has a long history and has been a relaxing hobby for centuries. According to FishLore.com, the first civilization thought to have kept aquarium fish for ornamental purposes were the ancient Chinese. Now all types of aquariums exist of all shapes and sizes around the world, for public display and for personal enjoyment. If you’re an aquarium novice it’s really not too difficult to get started setting up your new hobby, but before you do, check out a few online resources to get you pointed in the right direction. Now you’re a short time away from having beautiful, tranquil waters full of captivating aquarium fish, so much so that you won’t be able to take your eyes away from them.
If you don’t yet have an aquarium, you must first decide what type of fish you want to keep, like freshwater fish (male bettas, fancy guppies, mollies, cichlids, eels, sharks, puffer fish, catfish, goldfish), saltwater fish (angelfish, anthias, basslets, blennies, boxfish, clownfish, damselfish, dottybacks), and you can even have an Amazon River aquarium if you like, complete with piranhas, discus fish, angel fish, and beautiful aquatic plants. A good online resource for information on keeping tropical fish and goldfish is AquariumFish.net, where fish lovers can find everything from fish to aquariums to pond supplies. A nice selection of aquariums and supplies is also featured on LiveAquaria.com, in addition to tips on tank mate compatibility, which is crucial to a successful and healthy home aquarium. It’s important to research compatibility guidelines before making your fish selection, to decrease stress in the tank and protect your investment in your new pets.
To stay more informed subscribe to Aquarium Fish International, Aquarium USA, Freshwater and Marine Aquarium, or Marine Fish and Reef , all popular magazines for fish lovers. Another popular site is Aquarium Fish International on FishChannel.com to read up on aquarium fish and aquarium articles for both freshwater and saltwater tanks. If you’re really into it, the Fish Channel offers the Fish eClub where you can design your own web page devoted to your fish and setups, and earn points for prizes through the Fish eClub Rewards zone. These are all great resources for the beginner and experienced fish keepers alike. Learn the basics of fish keeping dos and don’ts and every thing else you need to know about beauty below the surface.
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