Originally posted by: BatmanNate
Originally posted by: Yzzim
I want an aquarium with some fish. Nothing special or anything, just a simple tank with some neat looking fish.
Any links on how I can get started? I know nothing
My first suggestion would be to go to the library and get a book or two on it. There is a lot more to it than one would assume. For instance, most begginers are much better off with a larger tank (ie a 50 gallon) because it has more tolerance for mistakes.
It can be time consuming. Several weeks to a month to get a tank set up and naturally cycled before you can even put fish in it. After it's set up, if you want to keep your fish healthy and your tank beautiful, then it will require lots of partial water changes or a weekly, biweekly, or at least monthly basis.
It can be expensive. It is good to pick up equipment fron failed hobbyists on the cheap, look in craigslist and the classifieds, the little nickel, the goodwill, garage sales, whereever. You'll need a tank, a stand, a pump, a filter, a heater, a hood, lighting, rocks/sand/fake or real plants, etc.
Reserch your fish ahead of time. Are the compatible? Don't overfill your tank. It can only hold so many fish and keep proper chemical balance.
There are lots of great beginner books and websites out there, but it is a hobby that can be frustrating if it's not researched patiently first.