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Summary: Choosing a tropical fish tank is an important step in keeping exotic fish. Choose the right tropical fish tank with tips from a limnologist in this free video about tropical fish.
Bruce Kelley is the co-owner of Aquatek Tropical Fish in Austin, Texas. He has a master's degree in limnology, which is the study of inland waters such as lakes, ponds, rivers,...read more
"Selecting a fish tank is probably the most important aspect of this hobby. Hi, I'm Bruce with Aquatek and Tropical in Austin, Texas, and today we're going to discuss how to select a fish tank. You want a tank, of course, that's going to accommodate your chosen fish species through their whole life, but in general pick a tank that is wider and long rather than skinny and tall. It will have a better surface are for gas exchange and give more room for decorating. Tall and skinny tanks are really only good for looking at. They offer an impressive panel to view through but they're really only useful for fish like Angel Fish that are dorsal ventrally flat and get large. If possible get the biggest tank you can afford and manage to take care of. The greater the water volume the more room for beginner mistakes like over-feeding, and not doing enough water changes. Dilution is the solution for pollution is most true in closed systems like a home aquarium, and that's how to select a fish tank. Until next time, I'm Bruce with Aquatek in Austin, Texas."
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