Subject: The Community Aquarium

Most frequently found aquariums are community aquariums. They are beautifully planted and decorated with rocks, roots, plants, and a variety of fish. A community aquarium should contain at least 70 liters of water, and even more if possible.

Remember, a larger aquarium is actually easier to maintain than a smaller on since the water in a smaller aquarium become murky much faster.

For More Information Visit:
http://homeincomeportal.com/wiland697/fp19.htm

When preparing a community aquarium, you must remember that plants and fish have certain needs, so we must be able to meet those needs when planning our aquarium.

When planning our aquarium we should make sure that we use fish and plants that have the same light and temperature requirements. While it is much easier to combine plants by this method, it is a different story with fish, as some fish that have the same requirements cannot be put together!

It is difficult to put too many plants into an aquarium at the start, but it is quite easy to put in too many fish. We must always avoid the temptation to purchase more fish than our aquarium can sustain.

There are no hard, fast rules to combining fish in a tank; however, there are a few basics that need to be observed. Schooling fish should never be kept alone or with only a few of their variety.

There are fish that fight viciously with others of the species, especially males when it is time to spawn; these should be kept singly or in pairs. Since they are normally quite accepting of other breeds, it is suitable to put these fish together.

Take a look at:
http://homeincomeportal.com/wiland697/fp19.htm

When stocking your aquarium for the first time, it is advisable to obtain a book from your local pet store that has a section on stocking.

These books will not only provide you with information on how many fish can be put into a specific-sized aquarium, they will also give you information on the types of fish that can be safely combined.

Be Sure To Visit:
http://homeincomeportal.com/wiland697/fp19.htm

Thank you,

Bill Anderson
http://homeincomeportal.com/wiland697/fp19.htm