![]() ![]() It's just important that you know what different kinds of fish tanks you have to choose from and the unique maintenance that comes with each before starting such a project. Conclusionįish tanks bring wonderful colors and a touch of serenity to any home. Some even come with the tank and look decorative and modern so that they fit perfectly with your home decor. You can find an assortment of fish tank stands at your local pet store. Meaning, that the particleboard bookshelf you have in your living room probably isn’t your best choice of a fish tank stand. When choosing a place for your fish tank to call home, you will want to keep in mind that each gallon of water alone weighs about 10lbs. Once you decide on whether you want to have a freshwater or saltwater tank, that is when you will choose a filtration system and heater that are made for the kind of tank you’d like to have. Saltwater tank owners need to stay on top of equipment and water maintenance. Saltwater tanks cost so much more money to keep up with for this reason. Saltwater fish are more particular about their environment and can become ill or die as a result of even the slightest disruption in the tank. Not to say a freshwater tank shouldn't be kept up with on a regular basis. Freshwater fish aren’t so easily affected by issues that may occur within a freshwater tank, such as there being a slight delay in changing a filter or a slight imbalance in water pH. Freshwater fish are also typically cheaper and easier to keep alive, meaning a freshwater tank is a cheaper and lower maintenance. ![]() One obvious difference is that freshwater tanks are much easier to keep up. ![]() Just like with a fish tank or a fishbowl there are pros and cons that need to be considered when deciding which one would be the better choice for you. It's a well-known fact that a saltwater tank needs more upkeep than a freshwater tank, but there’s more to learn about the difference between saltwater and a freshwater tank, as well as what fish can or cannot go in either one. Fishbowls can easily be used as a simple decoration on a shelf, unlike a tank that tends to take up more space and will need to need to be close to a power source for its filtration system. You also cannot put bigger fish like the blood parrot fish in a small fish bowl. Normally a fishbowl can only hold about 2-3 fish, depending on the species you have in there. Usually, a fishbowl just needs a full water change and a light cleaning every week or two as far as upkeep foes. Fishbowls also don’t require as much technical upkeep since they don't have a filtration system. On the other hand, a fishbowl is smaller and takes up less room. The frequency that you would need to change a filter varies from one system to the next. ![]() Fish tanks also are self-cleaning to a degree.įish tanks usually come with a filtration system that will help to keep the water clean for your fish the only cleaning maintenance you would really need to do with a tank is replacing the filter every so often. A fish tank also allows for more room to decorate or add live plants. A fish tank is a great option if you would like to have multiple fish living in it, you can also have an aquaponic fish tank if you love plants. Whether you want to have a fish tank or a fishbowl is primarily based on what you are prepared to take care of, but there are pros and cons to either option. ![]()
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