Wigster
Fish Fanatic
Firstly hello all!
I am currently trying to research the tropical fish and aquarium hobby as much as possible before I actually take the dive, as I have as a child (around 8-ish years old) had a fish, and realised how the lack of knowledge and commitment will leave you with a dead fish.
I have visited 5 aquariums to locally, and unfortunately none of the staff there seem hugely helpful or approachable, hence I am here (I live in Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom... just in case any of you can suggest some good aquariums)
Currently this is the tank I plan on purchasing, http/www.fishkeeper.co.uk/Prodshowroomdetails.aspx?id=102
It is £119($230)-ish and comes with the heater and filter, which so far from my research seems to suit my needs, though feel free to give advice, as I'm not hugely clued up on the included filter & heater.
My main concern is the types of fish I should start off with, as I understand I should introduce them gradually.
In the long run I want to have a community tank with a fair variety of fish and about 2 or 3 plants.
Currently I've been told start the tank off with some tetra's, is this true, and if so, what should I add next. I would eventually like 1 or 2 bala sharks, and an algae eater of some variety.
So mainly, if any of you could suggest some fish, as when I walk into my local aquariums I see so many I like, but in my back of my mind I have the "but will they get on with each other" scenario.
Hope to talk to you all soon,
Thanks,
Wigster
I am currently trying to research the tropical fish and aquarium hobby as much as possible before I actually take the dive, as I have as a child (around 8-ish years old) had a fish, and realised how the lack of knowledge and commitment will leave you with a dead fish.
I have visited 5 aquariums to locally, and unfortunately none of the staff there seem hugely helpful or approachable, hence I am here (I live in Cardiff, South Wales, United Kingdom... just in case any of you can suggest some good aquariums)
Currently this is the tank I plan on purchasing, http/www.fishkeeper.co.uk/Prodshowroomdetails.aspx?id=102
It is £119($230)-ish and comes with the heater and filter, which so far from my research seems to suit my needs, though feel free to give advice, as I'm not hugely clued up on the included filter & heater.
My main concern is the types of fish I should start off with, as I understand I should introduce them gradually.
In the long run I want to have a community tank with a fair variety of fish and about 2 or 3 plants.
Currently I've been told start the tank off with some tetra's, is this true, and if so, what should I add next. I would eventually like 1 or 2 bala sharks, and an algae eater of some variety.
So mainly, if any of you could suggest some fish, as when I walk into my local aquariums I see so many I like, but in my back of my mind I have the "but will they get on with each other" scenario.
Hope to talk to you all soon,
Thanks,
Wigster