Buying Fish

"Buying Fish","there is nothing like feeling small in front of an expert.
 There are lots of aquarium stores with staff that know very little about fish, so don't base your decision on their advice alone.


Below are some basic guidelines to consider when buying new fish:

o How big does the fish get?

o It may be small now, but will it eat all of them when it is adult?

o Is it a territorial - or will it be happier in a group?

o Will it get along with the current fish in your tank?

o Is your tank at the right temperature?

o Are your water conditions correct?

o Can you supply the right food for it?

Things to ask and look out for:

o Ask where the fish originally came from, the answer usually gives you an idea of how much the staff actually know!

o Does the store have a quarantine tank, if not be wary - or ask where there quarantine tank is.


o Look at the aquarium plants, are they well kept?

o Ensure they catch the fish that you want, or better still catch it yourself!

Remember that the key to success is to keep your tank in balance giving happy, stress-free fish, so don't be tempted into buying an incompatible species jut because you think it's attractive - you'll definitely regret it.
 Sometimes it can be difficult to be patient, particularly if the dealer has a species of fish that you really want but TAKE YOUR TIME!

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