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The Tankmaster guides by
Interpet are excellent books for
beginners.
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500 Ways to be a better
Tropical Fishkeeper will offer
lots of tips and advice.
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Interpet Manual of Fish
Health. No fishkeeper should
be without this it.
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Choose your fish from this
handy, mini encyclopedia.
Ideally you should choose a spot where the aquarium becomes
a focal point for the room. It needs to be a permanent position
- you certainly won’t want to move it every few months.
TOP TIPS TO PLACE YOUR TANK
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place it in a room that is used often, such as the living room. This way your fish become part and
parcel of your life - and you get to enjoy them every day.
DO
make sure there are power points within easy access.
DO
choose a spot that allows easy access. It’s no fun carrying out maintenance in a cramped space.
DON’T
position it where the fish are likely to be frightened by children or pets dashing around.
DON’T
put it next to a window as the sunlight can cause algae to form on the glass. Too much sun
such as in a conservatory can also cause the water to overheat.
DON’T
position your aquarium near doors or radiators - draughts and central heating will affect the
temperature of the water. The fish may also be upset by the noise and vibration caused by doors
being opened and closed frequently.
bowl still catches your eye,
what about the BiOrb from
Reef One, with integral
filter and lighting options?
You can even swap the
top and bottom trim for a
whole range of fashionable
colours. The design and filter
included in the BiOrb makes
it a more suitable, modern
choice than the goldfish
bowl, and you will achieve
much better results with
more ease.
The ideal shape for any
aquarium is one that is
longer than it is tall so that
the fish can exercise by
swimming from one side to
the other. Fish are adapted
to swim horizontally, like in a
shallow stream, so standard
rectangles and bow-fronted
aquariums offer them the most
swimming space and have
the largest surface areas for
oxygen exhange.
If you want a large volume,
and a great focal point, how
about a corner aquarium?
These bow-fronted tanks will
grace any room, and with lots
of depth they look great when
decorated.
Where to position that tank