Advanced Freshwater Aquarium

If you have only plastic plants, then the length of the aquarium day will be up to you. Try to keep the day uninterrupted if possible. If the aquarium is in an otherwise dark room, the on and off of lights is stressful for the fish. Keep in mind that incandescent lights produce more heat than fluorescent lights. During hotter weather, this might be a problem.

Keeping the temperature between 75 and 78F should work well f

You will still need to monitor your water parameters regularly and perform water changes as needed. You will also need to add supplements such as iodine, calcium, strontium, magnesium and others, to the water periodically. Live rock helps maintain stability in a saltwater aquarium and it can become a food source for your invertebrates and your fish.

Reef Tanks

The reef tank is a setup that is primarily geared towards invertebrates, corals and anemones. The fish in this type of tank are just an afterthought. "Oh yeah, theres a fish in there". Reef keepers are more interested in keeping the

However, it takes one unhealthy fish to wipe out your entire population and it does happen. Unless you are ABSOLUTELY sure of your source, PLAY IT SAFE. If you do have a quarantine tank, maintain the same schedule of care as your main tank so that when the time comes to put your fish into the main tank, the water will match and there wont be any shock involved (either to you or the fish)!

When you

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Photography is a still of life posted a reply:

Ok well i would agree with everyone here about the guppy being the hardiest fish you can buy, not much else will survive where these happy critters cant.

I think as you are a newby to aquariums.

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