Learn about what it takes to keep an aquarium before diving in!
Even though a lot of us don’t think about fish as being a huge commitment, and truthfully they’re not when compared to a dog or child, but they still require a good bit of care to keep healthy. Through my years working at fish stores and owning an aquarium service company, I know that these are the most overlooked areas for people who have never kept fish before.
Some questions that I always ask clients before diving into a project are…
What’s your budget? Do you want a budget friendly or used tank or would you like to go all out on fancy a new tank?
What’s your goal? Are you looking for a hobby or would you rather pay someone to take care of it for you?
These are some common questions that people have when it comes to heading out of town and keeping your fish fed, as well as a couple tips.
Let’s face it. Fish people can be kind of set in their ways. And it’s all too common that we find conflicting opinions online about how to tackle a problem in our aquarium. Or you go to your local fish store and they tell you that their way is the only way.
It’s only natural to want to put fish into your new aquarium right away. That’s why you got one in the first place right? So let's do it! Hold your horses there, partner. If you throw a bunch of fish in your tank right off the bat, it’s going to cause problems with water quality.