Getting to Know Your Pet Fish

Aquarium ornamental fish, which are sold at pet stores, can either be grouped into freshwater or saltwater fish. In fact we often hear the common term relating all fish as tropical species but in actual fact, this is actually not true because there are coldwater species as well. And every fish that you can find are different from each other in terms of physical appearance like shapes, sizes, colors and sometimes even with the same species, there are also sub-varieties.

So what are the information that you will need to know? As an aquarist, I often make an effort to study about the fish and find out all related topics either from the internet and if that is not detailed enough, then I’ll head over to the library. This is the principle that I follow before making the purchase and bringing the pet home to my aquarium. Here I have compiled a list of questions, which you need to find an answer for it and the purpose is mainly to serve as a guideline.

-What is the living condition in which you fish will survive and adapt to the aquarium water? Hardness level, pH and temperature are the three main important criteria you will need to know.

-What is the biggest size it will grow to? This will determine whether your home aquarium tank is large enough to accommodate your new pet.

-The behavior of that particular species. Is it aggressive, peaceful, docile, shy or timid fish? Will it qualify as community fish or should it be kept only in a single species tank?

-What kind of food will it accept? Is it a herbivorous, omnivorous or carnivorous? Can the diet that include only flakes and dried food sufficient or maybe does it require additional meaty supply? Is the fish picky when it comes to food?

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