Buy fishes

Different kinds of fish (fresh water fish VS. salt water fish) require different kinds of equipment. Fresh water fish are easier to care for comparing to salt water fish.

Therefore, freshwater tank with goldfishes is a good combination to start with.

Don't overcrowd your fish tank

You should not put more than 10 fishes in a 10 Gallon water tank. A gallon of water per fish is max.

Do not place your tank next to a window

To keep algae from having a party in your freshwater tank, you should make sure you do not place your tank next to a window because sunlight will cause algae to grow.

Set up the fish tank

Add the pump and filter, pebbles and gravel, plants, decorations, water and water conditioner.

Finally, add fishes to your tank.

Maintain your fish tank

Feed your fishes two times on a daily basis.

Change water and clean the tank every week.

- Only change 2/3 of water at a time.

- Clean and rinse the water pump filter.

- Clean the inside glass of water tank with algae pad or paper towel.

- Siphon out debris from the bottom of the tank. Stir the gravel with the end of the siphon so that it draws up anything that is down inside the pebbles.

- Make sure to match the temperature of water you add to your existing tank water as closely as possible.

- Apply water conditioner every time you add new water or fish.

- Do not just dump the old water into sink, you can use it to water your tree and lawn.