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Looking after Tropical Fish2007-11-24 23:38:04

Fill your tank up with water and put the appropriate chemicals in, make sure you have a temperature gauge, heater and a pump. After a couple of days, take a sample of water to your local aquarium shop and they will do a water test to see if it has the correct levels of Nitrates, etc.

Do not put fish in until, your water temperature, etc is correct otherwise when you put your fish in, they will only die.

Once your happy that your water is correct, put a small amount of fish in each week, but still check your water, as when you put your fish in, you have to add the water to your tank, which if from a proper fish store, should be okay, but just check anyway, until you are confident with what you are doing.

So, once your water is okay, you will be well away, just cleaning them out weekly, which doesn't mean emptying the tank, completely.

After that, they will be a doddle to look after and a pleasure.

Very relaxing to watch.

PS, there is loads to know about fish, buy a good tropical fish book, that will tell you everything you need to know.

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When I started my aquarium I found a great ebook The Ultimate Guide To Tropical Fish, its very informative, good luck.