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Gold Fish
Choosing Between Fresh Water and Tropical Fish
Many people looking to stock their aquarium, gravitate towards tropical fish. The tropical varieties are some of the more colorful sea creatures around. You'll find them in all the colors of the rainbow and, if you choose compatible tropical fish species, the melding of colors in your tank can make it truly qualify as a work of art. There are various theories as to why tropical fish tend to be colorful. The most prevalent one is simply that, there are a greater variety of species in tropical environments, so of course they would have more color variations as well.
What Are Tropical Fish? Put simply, they are freshwater fish that come from warm, tropical places all over the world. They are comfortable in temperatures ranging from sixty-eight degrees Fahrenheit to eighty degrees Fahrenheit. Tropical fish are extremely sensitive to changes in the water temperature. Maintaining the temperature in your aquarium at temperatures below what your fish are used to can cause their health to deteriorate.
For many hobbyists, their first water pet was a gold fish. As they found that they actually liked the entire aquarium experience, many decided to expand their selection of fish by adding tropical fish to their tanks. Unfortunately, many discovered that having the cold water gold fish in the same tank as warm water tropical fish was not good for either of them.
For example, goldfish love cooler waters. They can adjust well to waters as low as forty degrees Fahrenheit. On the other hand, tropical fish begin to feel discomfort as the temperature goes below 60 degrees.
Fish have been on the planet for millions of years. After that many years, it's not easy for fish to thrive for long periods in waters that have temperatures differently than what they're used to. It would be like a human having lived much of his life in a warm state like Mississippi, suddenly moving to a colder region such as Colorado. Sure, they could survive the experience, but it's doubtful that they would enjoy it very much. Most fish species cannot tolerate a wide variance in the range of temperatures.
Tropical varieties come in all levels of sensitiveness. The newcomer aquarist should look for those that are low maintenance and hardy. In other words, they should choose tropical fish that are not easily unsettled by being migrated to a new location, that have not problem breeding in captivity, and that are not picky eater. Your local fish retailer can help to guide you to good choices if you tell him what you are looking for.
Lots of tropical fish in an aquarium can really light up a room, but it's important that you take care to prevent overcrowding. How many tropical fish can you have in a tank? The standard guideline is one inch of fish per 24 square inches of tank water surface area. More than that and you risk stressing out the fist, making them more susceptible to illness. The raised tension in an overcrowded aquarium will also result in more attacks by aggressive residents who will fight to retain territory.
But, in addition to adding a decorative element to a family room or living room, an aquarium makes a great, relaxing hobby. Want to get rid of some of the stress in your life? Turn off the TV, sit down in front of your aquariums, and simply feel the stress from your body slip away.
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