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If you are considering starting a fish tank you should do a little research first.  It is not a matter of just filling a tank with water and dumping in some fish.  There is more to it.  We have had fish tanks through the years and they are beautiful when they are well kept.  Keeping a fish tank beautiful takes some knowledge and care.

First thing is to find a suitable fish tank.  Some of the websites listed on Hibbs and Heeks Fish Pond, (You will find a link on the left hand side of our homepage),  will give you more specifics on what size tank you need to be looking for according to how many fish you would like to keep.  You then need to get an air filtration system for your tank.  Usually you can get help with this information from the place you are buying the fish tank and/or air filter.  

After you get the fish tank and air filter some water preparation is also prudent for the health of the fish you will be putting in there.  You may be advised to buy ph kits and other items to ensure the best quality fish tank.  I have learned that the quality of the water can have an effect on the health of the fish you put in the tank. 

Although a fresh water tank requires care and cleaning on a regular basis I found that a salt water tank was much more difficult to maintain.  It was very beautiful and the fish were colorful as well as the other sea creatures you can add but the upkeep should really be done on a daily basis to keep things running smoothly.  I also found that the salt water fish were much more expensive than the fresh water variety.  Part of the reason for that is likely to be the import factor of the salt water fish. 

A fish tank can be quite relaxing to sit in front of and watch.  I have been to several doctors offices that have fish tanks.  I am sure this is for the calming effect it has on the people in the waiting room.  It is just important to remember that having a fish tank can involve considerable attention on your part.  You can find lots of information to help you with fish care on the internet.  Some of the websites featured at Hibbs and Heeks Fish Pond also offer forums where you can read what others have to say about their fish tanks and if you sign up for the forums you can ask questions of people who have been keeping fish for a long time.   Keeping fish is a wonderful hobby if you learn the basics which is pretty easy to do with the internet at your finger tips.  






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