Home aquariums are a great way to bring the joy of the natural environment into your home.
Tropical fish, plants, corals, and reefs are a welcome addition to any room.
The livestock come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors that can easily fit into any room.
In this article, we are going to discuss five practical tips for having a successful aquarium.

• Choosing a size and location for your fish tank may be critical to its success.
  If you are just starting out and this is your first aquarium, it is a good idea not to go too big or too small.
  Large fish tanks are actually easier to care for because the chemical compounds in your water do not have to be so exact however, they take a lot of room and are quite heavy.
  Before choosing that 100-gallon fish tank, you need to realize that one gallon of water weighs almost 10 pounds, which means 100-gallon fish tank weighs almost 1000 pounds.
  You need to be sure that the floor and stand that you are using can withstand the weight of the fish tank.
  It's also a good idea to keep your home aquariums away from heat and air conditioning vents as they can affect the water in the tank.
  
• Your aquarium needs proper filtration.
  Since an aquarium functions as its own ecosystem, it is essential that the water is clean and safe for all its inhabitants.
  The water is how the livestock receive their nutrients, without adequate filtration of the water your livestock will not be able to thrive.
  
• The temperature of your tank should be regulated.
  Your home aquariums temperature is critical to your livestock's survival.
  The species of fish in your tank will determine the temperature requirements of the water.
  For instance, tropical fish require temperatures between 73 - 82 degrees F while other livestock may require temperatures higher or lower than that.
  
• Make sure the fish you choose are compatible.
  You need to do your homework to make sure that the fish you want to inhabit the same tank can actually live together and have the same living condition requirements.
  For example, some fish may require a certain temperature and type of light and others may require something different altogether.
  Check the requirements of all fish you want to put together before you add them to your tank.
  
• Make sure that you have ample lighting.
  Home aquariums require regulated periods of light and darkness.
  Sometimes you can achieve a proper cycle of light and dark with natural light sources but be certain that this is providing sufficient light.
  If the natural light is not adequate for your aquarium, you should supplement the light with a lighting system.
  You can easily achieve the required light and dark cycles by using a timer.