Fish Tanks

There are hundreds of different fish tanks available today but the most important thing to consider before you purchase a tank is 'does it suit your fish'. If you have a certain type of fish species they may require a certain size or shape of tank. Some fish don't like small tanks and others don't link tall thin tanks. Take a look at the information below about choosing the best tank for your fish:

Tank Shape

When choosing your tank shape bear in mind that the number of fish you can have in a tank depends on the surface area and not the depth or the overall volume of water. A tall thin tank has a smaller surface area than your average long thin tank so will support fewer fishes.

Sitting Your Tank

Make sure you choose a suitable position for your aquarium on a very firm level base, away from draughts and direct sunlight..

You should avoid window locations as too much sunlight will cause overheating and excessive algae growth will result.

Site your tank near an electrical socket to provide power to run air pumps, heaters and filters.

Cushion the tank with a slab of expanded polystyrene to absorb any irregularities in the surface below.

Leave enough space around the tank for all hardware and for maintenance.

Never attempt to move a full tank even to reposition it.

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