How To Buy A Proper Goldfish Tank

Usually, when your child wants a pet in his house, he thinks of having goldfish. Well, this is a good decision, but at the same time he needs to keep in mind some basics about maintaining his goldfish tank. If you and your children want a happy and healthy fish, your tank needs to be in top condition.

So the first thing naturally is how many goldfish you would like to keep. My advice would be to start with a pair of small size so that you can get used to the maintenance tasks and care routines of the fish. You can order a reasonably sized tank (about 30 gallons) so you can add another couple after a while without changing the tank. You should go for an acrylic tank because it is easy to maintain and does not scratch. It’s lighter, so you don’t need to buy a bracket to mount it.

You can add some decorations to make your fish tank a beautiful place. This can be done by adding live plants, artificial plants, gravel, and proper lighting. Before placing these decorations in your tank, you should carefully wash them. Never use tap water for such washing because it is untreated. Store and tap water for some time first, then treat it, and then you can use it for washing and these decorations. You should also treat the water before putting it in the aquarium. For water treatment and testing purposes, you should purchase a test kit that is available at your local pet store. You must ensure that the water contains minimal levels of nitrate and other chemicals harmful to fish.

Tanks usually come with filters. However, you do not need to heat because goldfish are cold water fish and do not require any heating. They are happy with normal water temperatures.

Choosing the best goldfish for your tank

When you visit your pet store to buy goldfish, you should do certain inspections to make sure they are healthy. You should check the ends of the goldfish. If the ends are down, that’s a sign of stress. You should also look at the eyes of the goldfish. If the eyes look cloudy or discolored or show any abnormalities, you should avoid this type of fish. And remember, goldfish isn’t just gold in color! They are available in many colors. Their shapes and sizes are also different.

Goldfish tank is an ideal place to teach your children about pet care. If you take good care of your goldfish, they will give you a lot of pleasure.

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