Introduction

Aquarium keeping is a fun and rewarding hobby. Freshwater fish are some of the easiest to maintain because they do not require salt or other specific environmental factors. However, if you’re new to aquarium keeping, there are still many things you need know before setting up your first tank. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how to properly maintain your freshwater aquarium including filtration systems and water testing as well as some helpful tips for finding the right fish for your first tank!

General things to know

Aquariums are beautiful and relaxing, they can be a great way to learn about fish, but they are not the right choice for everyone. Before you get an aquarium there are some things to consider:

• They require a lot of maintenance. Whether it’s changing the water or cleaning the glass, aquariums require regular upkeep by their owners.
• Aquariums can be messy! Not only does having an aquarium mean you’ll have to clean up after your pets on a regular basis, but it also means that you may need to rearrange furniture in your home so that pets don’t trip over cords coming from lamps or televisions. If this sounds like something that would be difficult for you then maybe think about getting one of those colorful plastic ones instead!
• Aquariums require research! There are many different types of fish available in stores today ranging from tiny guppies all the way up  to large basses. If this sounds like something interesting then keep reading because we’ll cover everything else later on down below right here soon enough…

Maintaining your aquarium

You don’t have to do any of these things every day, but it’s good to do them regularly.

• The water: Change about 25% of the water once a week, or more often if necessary (such as when ammonia levels are rising). You can use tap water for your aquarium, but make sure it doesn’t have chlorine in it and let it sit out overnight before adding it to your tank
• The filter: Clean the filter every month by taking out all the mechanical filtration media and rinsing under running water with mild soap
• The gravel: Clean your gravel at least once a month by siphoning out the waste that has collected on top of it. If you have aquatic plants in your tank, they will help keep this area clean as well. If you don’t want to remove all of this waste manually, simply use an algae scraper on one side of their tanks with regularity every few weeks

Filtration systems and water testing

As you begin setting up your aquarium, there are a few tools that you will want to consider purchasing. These include filtration systems, heaters and thermometers.

Filtration systems keep the water clean by removing debris from it so that the fish do not have to swim around in their own poo (ew). This is important because poop can cause ammonia spikes which are bad for your fish’s health. The most common types of filtration systems include: undergravel filters (UGFs), hang on back (HOBs) and canister filters. UGFs sit below the substrate in your tank, while HOBs are placed at the top or side of your aquarium and generally hang off an edge somewhere within sight of where you’ll be standing when you’re looking at them. Canister filters also sit on top of your aquarium but they’re hidden behind some sort of cover so as not to ruin anyone’s aesthetic experience while still performing their duties efficiently!

The size filter system that works best depends largely on how much space there is available inside each individual tank; make sure yours isn’t too small for what kind of fish you want! For example: if there’s only one inch between each piece before reaching enough depth where no one could reach anymore then no matter how hard someone tried they wouldn’t succeed at maintaining proper water quality conditions within their home so this would be considered too small even though technically speaking nothing technically happened yet because we haven’t even put anything into place yet…but trust me–you get my point here about sizing being important!

Do’s and Don’ts of fish keeping

Do’s

• Do keep your aquarium clean. Cleaning your tank once a week is a good idea and will help prevent diseases from spreading to your fish.
• Do research what type of fish you want to get before purchasing them. You should know how large they will grow, if they have special needs such as a large tank or special water pH level, etc. Researching beforehand will save you time and money later on when you find out that the fish you bought cannot live in an unfiltered 10 gallon tank because he needs something much larger than that!
• Do familiarize yourself with the symptoms of common illness among the different species of aquatic life kept under home conditions; this will enable one not only to recognize disease but also to provide appropriate therapy if necessary

Types of fish to keep (and not keep) based on size

As you move up in the world of aquariums, you’ll want to add different kinds of fish to your tank. You may also find that some of your original choices are too large for their home or don’t fit in with their surroundings.

• Small fish: These include guppies, platies and swordtails. They’re great for beginners because they aren’t too expensive and don’t require special care or feeding schedules. However, if you have a smaller tank (under 20 gallons) then these fish might not be suitable as they could crowd out other fish in the water column before they become overcrowded themselves.
• Medium fish: This would include tetras like neon tetras or tiger barbs (which are actually classified as “large” but we’ll get into that later on). The best part about medium sized breeds is that they thrive in small spaces like 10-20 gallon tanks; however, if you have too many individuals within this group then it will lower oxygen levels quickly since more food needs to be metabolized by all members present at any given time when compared with larger species who can afford such luxuries due to their size advantage over smaller breeds.”

If you’re getting a freshwater aquarium and want to learn how to care for the various types of fish correctly, this blog is the right one for you.

Have you always wanted to have a pet fish? Maybe you’ve thought about getting a freshwater aquarium to help make your home more relaxing and enjoyable. If this is the case, then this blog is right for you.

Freshwater aquariums are easy to maintain and can fit almost any lifestyle or personality. They’re also good stress relievers in our busy lives!

Conclusion

If you’re new to fish keeping, we hope the information in this article will be useful to you. We know that it can be a challenge to care for these beautiful creatures but it’s important not only for their health but yours as well. So if you’re looking for some advice on how best to keep your freshwater aquarium, then this post has everything covered!