From the brilliant red hues of the Cherry Shrimp to the beautiful stripes of the Paradise Fish; the fascinating features of the Weather Loach to the grandeur of the good old fashioned Goldfish – the reasons for wanting a cold water fish tank are plentiful. If you have your heart set on a cold water aquarium setup, you’ve come to the right place. In this entry, we’ll give you the tips you need for considering, buying and setting up cold water fish tanks for beginners.
Essential Considerations
Before you go about buying a tank, there are a few pre-purchase necessities to consider. The first is location. It’s important to know exactly where you want your new aquarium before you buy it – this will prevent untold frustration, unnecessary refunds, and potentially expensive restocking fees down the river. The next consideration is size. It’s best to decide on how many fish you want before you buy a tank and to buy accordingly. This will keep you from overcrowding small tanks and under-stocking large ones. Remember to make sure that your floor can handle the weight of a fully filled, fully stocked tank – they’re incredibly heavy!
Take The Plunge!
Once you’ve determined your tank’s size and location, you’re ready to buy! You’ll want to research filters to match your tank size and budget, and get an air pump to oxygenate your tank. Then on to the fun part: designing your aquarium’s aesthetics! You’ll have different gravel choices, including size and color, a selection of possible plant life, and an endless array of options for cool underwater environments – think sunken ships, castle ruins, and colorful faux-coral caverns. Have fun!
Time To Set Up
After you purchase your tank, filter, air pump, gravel and accessories, you’ll finally be ready to set up your aquarium. Be sure to wash everything you bought with water, as soap residue can be toxic to your fish. Once washed, pour the gravel into the bottom of the tank and arrange your plants and accessories. Now it’s time to add water and treatments. It’s important to research water treatment options, as different companies offer products that function in different ways, requiring varying durations of treatment time. Once your water is treated and your equipment is in place, you can fill the tank completely. And there you have it – your tank setup is complete!
We Can Help With Cold Water Fish Tanks For Beginners!
Armco Aquatics specializes in all things fish, including cold water fish tank setups. If you find yourself faltering at any point during your aquatic adventure, we’re here to help! We can guide you along the process and even build and install a cold water tank for you, if you’d rather leave it in the hands of the pros. Once it’s all said and done, we can offer maintenance services to keep your tank in tip-top shape and your fishy friends in perfect health for the long run. Remember: with Armco Aquatics, things always go swimmingly!
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