The little golden fish wondering alone around his bowl seems to be long forgotten.
Instead of the little bowl, there are now huge aquariums, mounted on the walls or even enclosed in them, containing lots of colored fish, sand, lights, little stones and aquatic vegetation. Optionally you can choose a little castle of house to make the d'cor unique and fantasy-lie.
This idea has been adopted from restaurants, clubs or other public locations, but now it applies to homes of animal lovers, fish lovers especially.
You have decided to adopt fish because you like them or because you heard they bring prosperity and well-living to your life. Either way, you have to know how to take care of them because they are not just a decorative object; they are living beings that can't take care of themselves.
They are going to need your full attention and care, they will totally depend on you. Here is some general advice, general because each species act differently and has different needs:
What do we need? We need an aquarium, a thermometer, a heating system, a water filter, and plants to oxygenate the water, sand and little stones, and a source of light for the plants.
How do we actually do it? Before placing the fish in the aquarium, the water needs to be left alone 24 hours and its temperature has to be of a minimum of 22-23 Celsius (it can differ for some species). The water is not changed all at the same time, it needs to be changes in several stages, 20% on each stage.
How do we feed fish? Twice a day, we give them the dried food, the life food or the frozen one, depending on the species.
How do we treat sick fish? The most common illness encountered amongst fish has as an exterior effect the apparition of some white pits on the flippers of the fish. In such situations, treatments are administrated in the aquarium to prevent the illness from spreading to the other fish too. For the right treatment, you have to go to a fish heath shop. Another rule in fish illnesses of any type is to just raise the temperature of the water in the aquarium and to dissolve some salt in it.
Few things are as mesmerizing as watching brightly colored fish swim around their aquariums. Their vivid colors seem to glow under the aquarium lights and they continuously swim and circle around their own little environments. You can buy accessories for your aquarium that make it look like a tiny underwater paradise. There are beautifully colored rocks and gravel that you can adorn the bottom of the tank with, as well as little statues of mermaids or the ever popular treasure chest that seems filled with gems and pearls.
You don't have to stick with one type of fish but instead can enjoy a variety all in one tank. Some people add snails and even frogs to their fish tanks creating a both an entertaining and educational environment. Because fish are always in motion, they are never boring to watch. You can watch them chase each other around the tank almost as if they were playing a game of underwater tag. Children can watch them as they interact and get a lesson in science that's better than any undersea documentary on television while being much more enjoyable to watch.
There is also a lot of ease that comes with caring for fish. Unlike dogs that have to be walked and constantly entertained, your fish get their own exercise without any help from you. There's no annoying fur that has to be vacuumed from the floor and furniture and you don't have to worry about having the dreaded pet odor permeate your home.
They only need to be fed twice a day and if you have to go out of town you can get automatic feeders. You won't have to go through the trouble and expense of finding a kennel for the dog or someone to come and feed the cat.
The important thing to remember is to make sure that the tank is outfitted properly. Fish need oxygen just like mammals do so you should put some plants in the tank that are designed for underwater living. Make sure that you install a light in the tank so that the plants can flourish. You will also need to have a thermometer to make sure that the temperature remains at a healthy level and a filter to keep the water free of toxins. It's also important to clean the tank on a regular basis. When filling your fish tank you should use distilled water. Don't dismay if your fish becomes ill. Talk to your vet about it but usually just raising the temperature of the water that it's in will help the fish to become healthy again.
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