Get the Largest Tropical Fish Tank You Can Afford!
You might immediately think that the makers of tropical fish tanks are the ones that want you to buy the largest tank you can afford and that can reasonably fit into your own home, but in truth there are many reasons why you should consider getting the largest aquarium you can and these reasons have nothing to do with their profit! Getting a large tropical fish tank is beneficial for you, for your fish, and for your hobby overall. Let's examine the reasons why we say this.
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First keep in mind that water acts as its own filter in many ways, so when you have a large tropical fish tank your water is usually going to be much cleaner than in smaller tanks. Larger tanks can usually go a few days longer without cleaning than smaller tanks; typically every ten days is sufficient for them as opposed to every week with smaller tanks. You also typically need to replace less water when you do a water change on larger tropical fish tanks; 10%-15% in large tanks versus the 25%-35% of smaller tanks. So when you look at a large tank you might immediately think that it means more cleaning but in reality if you're regular about this chore it can actually be much easier on you!
Larger tropical fish tanks are also beneficial for your fish as they have more room to swim around and then are typically healthier and happier. Swimming for fish is like exercise for humans; it helps to keep the blood and oxygen circulating and keeps the body healthy. But in a small tank fish can easily feel crowded and may not swim around as much as they would with a larger tropical fish tank. And if you have any species that are more aggressive you need to have more room for the other fish to stay away from them and to hide when necessary.
Of course if you can't afford or don't have room for the largest of tropical fish tanks, this doesn't mean you need to give up on the hobby. You simply need to adjust what you put in the tank, meaning less decorations that are of a smaller size, smaller vegetation, and smaller varieties of fish and probably less of them. Outfitting a smaller tropical fish tank is like furnishing a small apartment - get some things that are to scale and have fewer of those things, and you'll probably be fine. Most stores sell decorations that are specifically sized for smaller tanks, and you can have smaller plants and less of them as well. It also pays to be knowledgeable about different varieties of fish, as some can grow to be quite large. Avoid these types for your small tropical fish tank and instead stick with smaller fish, and they'll be happier and healthier overall. Remember that you can ask your pet store attendant for recommendations when it comes to smaller fish that won't grow to be so large.
Larger tropical fish tanks are also beneficial for your fish as they have more room to swim around and then are typically healthier and happier. Swimming for fish is like exercise for humans; it helps to keep the blood and oxygen circulating and keeps the body healthy. But in a small tank fish can easily feel crowded and may not swim around as much as they would with a larger tropical fish tank. And if you have any species that are more aggressive you need to have more room for the other fish to stay away from them and to hide when necessary.
Of course if you can't afford or don't have room for the largest of tropical fish tanks, this doesn't mean you need to give up on the hobby. You simply need to adjust what you put in the tank, meaning less decorations that are of a smaller size, smaller vegetation, and smaller varieties of fish and probably less of them. Outfitting a smaller tropical fish tank is like furnishing a small apartment - get some things that are to scale and have fewer of those things, and you'll probably be fine. Most stores sell decorations that are specifically sized for smaller tanks, and you can have smaller plants and less of them as well. It also pays to be knowledgeable about different varieties of fish, as some can grow to be quite large. Avoid these types for your small tropical fish tank and instead stick with smaller fish, and they'll be happier and healthier overall. Remember that you can ask your pet store attendant for recommendations when it comes to smaller fish that won't grow to be so large.
About The Author
To learn more about Tropical Fish and Fish Tanks it is recommended you read Matthew Walls' ebook about Caring For Your Tropical Fish Tank.
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