Tips and Tricks !
Fish tank size and care
Fish tanks come in various shapes and sizes, the bigger the tank, the more your fish will enjoy it! And more cleaning... About every month or so (4-6 weeks) algae grows on fish tanks. The best way to prevent this is to change 10- 15% of the water in your fish tank every week. Don't leave algae on your tank due to risk for Cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria is harmful for humans and animals. It is most likely to bloom when water is warm, slow moving, and full of nutrients. They're also products to prevent algae bloom.
Good fish to start out with
Looking for a fish but don't want to get one so complicated and hard to take care of? Here's Two good beginner fish that you might need to try out. (Note: these are freshwater fish)
1. Goldfish. Goldfish are common when it comes to pet fish. This is because they aren't needy and are simple to take care of. But if you don't clean their tank they can get ammonia poisoning! Goldfish if taken care of correctly can live up to 5-10 years!
2. Guppies. Guppies are also common! if you have more than 1 Guppie in your tank, expect more Guppies soon! Guppies if taken care of and fed properly can live a long healthy life of up to 4-5 years!
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What do I put in my fish tank?
Decorating fish tanks is personally our favorite part of the process. Don't crowd your tanks, nor leave them too empty. The decorations you put in a tank depends on the size of the tank and fish. big and Small fish both enjoy caves and coral. Small fish travel in Schools, so if you have smaller fish, make sure to get more than 1. Big fish tanks (around 80+ liters) look good with plants and caves covering the bottom. Keep in mind, you aren't just decorating for yourself, but for your fish too. don't crowd the tank, this stresses fish out. (Mostly smaller fish) Sure, you can add the mini castle from here to there, but make the tank look as much like the ocean as you can.
How many fish should I have in a tank?
Before buying a fish, research about that kind of fish, find out if it likes to have buddies, or not. Certain fish prefer to be alone, some don't mind, and some like to hang out in groups of fish. In an 80 liter tank (about 21 gallons)  you can fit as much as 10 small fish (about 2 inches each fish).  In a smaller tank (about 25-30 liters) you can fit 6-7 small fish in a tank. (about 1 inch each fish) but don't put one 6 inch fish in a 25-30 gallon tank. it won't have space to move around. Fish bowls are the "stereotypical" habitat for a fish. But they are inhumane and too small for them, fish can also suffocate in bowls as-well. a good size for a tank for 2-3 fish that size up to 1-2 inches is recommended to be 40+ liters (about 10 gallons) Just one 1-2 inch fish can live in at least a 30 liter fish tank.