Buying a fish details?

Question

I am planning on getting an aquarium and some fish i could use all the help about kinds of fishe, accesories, etc.

Answer 1

Wow! That's a lot of info to try to cover in just a few paragraphs, since there are entire BOOKS on the subject!

Rather than try to do too detailed of an explanation, I'll give you some websites where you can find all you'll need to know (including several things you haven't thought of yet!).

READ THESE FIRST:
http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.htm
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/disease/p/ammoniapoison.htm

GENERAL INFO (seting up, equipment, fish etc.):
http://www.fishlore.com/Beginners.htm
http://www.firsttankguide.net/
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/
http://www.peteducation.com/index.cfm?cls=16

ON FISH:
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h701elmers_freshwater_handbook.htm
http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cat=1911
http://www.fishlore.com/

Good luck with your tank!

Answer 2

You need to purchase your aquarium about 5 days before you buy any fish. You have to set the aquarium up and let it run with the filter and heater on (light on during the day, off at night) for 3 to 5 days- this way beneficial bacteria grows in the tank- if you don't do this, the fish will most likely die when you put them in the tank. Your best bet is to go to the pet store and talk to the person about what type of fish you should get. I have Platys, Green Cory catfish, Clown Loaches, and a sucker fish to clean the algea between cleanings. Also, never do a complete water change. Only change 15%-25% of the water every 2 weeks (use water conditionar and bacteria supplement) and make sure you let the water get to room temperature before putting it into the tank. Also, purchase a gravel vaccum from the petstore to clean the gravel out every 2 weeks during the water change (the vaccum takes the water out and the excess food/waste that has become rotten).

Answer 3

Well, unless you've got your heart set on a particular sort of fish your best bet is to pick the aquarium size you want and the level of aggression you want in your fish. Then it will be easier to figure out what type of fish to stock the tank with and once you know what kind of fish you want it's easier to put decorations and pick a filter and all that jazz! :) Repost more information and I can make some suggestions.

Answer 4

I can give you a good list of fish I have in my tanks. Small Angelfish, Zebra dainos, Clown loach, yo yo loach,and most kinds of loach,
chinese alge eater, Dragon fish, Painted Tetra, Kerri Tetra, Glowlite tetra, The basic Neon Tetra, One Male Betta or A couple of female bettas females don't fight with each other, Some Guppies, Endlers Livebearer, Bloodfin Tetras, Black Neon Tetra, Silver Tip Tetra, Serpae Tetra, Turquise Daino, Long Fin White Cloud, Regular white cloud, Glowlite Daino, Cardinal Tetra, Rummynose Tetra, Green Fire Tetra, Gold Neon Tetra,, Splashing Tetra,Congo Tetra, Diamond Head Neon Tetra, Go to wikipedia.com to find more information. I hope This helps.

Answer 5

That is a HUGE question. You'll need to break it up into smaller questions (what size tank? what kind of fish? what equipment to go with those? what preparation before the fish?) and find answers to those separately.

And please get answers before you dive in, because aquariums can be VERY frustrating if you don't know what you're doing. I mean, unless you don't mind dead fish, cloudy water, algae, etc.

Answer 6

Make sure you don't get fish what would kill other fish. This would upset them and can be a lost of money. Also get only one kind of fish, salt or sweet (I believe is how you say it). Also, get one of those ones that suck from the walls of the tank, they really help on keeping the tank clean.

Answer 7

Go to www.aquariumfish.net. I love this site! When I first started raising fish, this website was/is really great to get information from.

Answer 8

go to a reputable aquarium store and talk to the people working there...make sure and ask about fish you might be interested in...the store I go to has color coded tags on each tanks of fish so you can tell agrressive..nonagressive....etc...have fun and enjoy...Stay away from snails they are very invasive and hard to get rid of or control.

Answer 9

get gold fish, or someother kind cause there is one kind of fish that just sits there and is so boring! and when you get stuff to put in it, dont get too much , cause your fish would have lots of places to hide! my fish hid behind everything , and i never saw them! lol how funny! i hope i helped! :)

Answer 10

guppies are kinda cute and your gonna want scum suckers,oh and maby a few angle fish,oh and some snails,and maby a few little crabs,as for food im not sure.