One of the biggest mistakes that most aquarium newbies make is choosing the wrong size fish tank aquarium. Aquarium tanks come in many different shapes and size and not all of them will be what you are expecting to get out of your beautiful new aquarium.
Small aquariums are quite popular these days - mainly because of the space saving design. The problem is that small tanks can be very hard to maintain because such a small volume of water is hard to control and the smallest change in conditions can kill all your fish.
Aquarium tanks are classified into 3 different sizes. Small, medium and large. Small tanks are tanks that have a volume of less than 20 gallons while medium tanks have a volume between 20 and 50 gallons. Tanks that have a volume greater than 50 gallons are large tanks and although they can take up a lot of space they can really give you that wow-factor in any room or office. The cost of a tank is usually determined by it's size as bigger tanks also require bigger filters and lights which adds to the cost. Although cost and size is an issue, the main consideration should be the fish and the kind of home you want to provide for them.
Going too big or too small with your fish tank can make the difference between your fish having a long and flourishing life or a quick demise of your entire collection of expensive aquarium fish. As a general rule of thumb you can calculate the size of your fish colony based on the volume of your tank. You should allow 1 gallon of water for every 1 inch of fish you intend to keep. Lets say you intend to keep two 3 inch fish then you need a tank with at least a 6 gallon tank.
Further Troy who wrote this article says that most people but way too many fish in their tank. Although the above rule is only a rough indication it will help you make a more flexible decision when buying a tank. Too little water for too many fish will make your tank maintenance unbearable and you will most probably end up buying new fish once a month.
Aquarium tanks are classified into 3 different sizes. Small, medium and large. Small tanks are tanks that have a volume of less than 20 gallons while medium tanks have a volume between 20 and 50 gallons. Tanks that have a volume greater than 50 gallons are large tanks and although they can take up a lot of space they can really give you that wow-factor in any room or office. The cost of a tank is usually determined by it's size as bigger tanks also require bigger filters and lights which adds to the cost. Although cost and size is an issue, the main consideration should be the fish and the kind of home you want to provide for them.
Going too big or too small with your fish tank can make the difference between your fish having a long and flourishing life or a quick demise of your entire collection of expensive aquarium fish. As a general rule of thumb you can calculate the size of your fish colony based on the volume of your tank. You should allow 1 gallon of water for every 1 inch of fish you intend to keep. Lets say you intend to keep two 3 inch fish then you need a tank with at least a 6 gallon tank.
Further Troy who wrote this article says that most people but way too many fish in their tank. Although the above rule is only a rough indication it will help you make a more flexible decision when buying a tank. Too little water for too many fish will make your tank maintenance unbearable and you will most probably end up buying new fish once a month.
