How to Prepare a Goldfish's Aquarium ?

Some people think that a fish is a useful little pet, and although clearly can not interact with them as we would a cat or dog, they are also great companions , ideal for those who want a new hobbie, develop responsibility and relax spending many minutes in front of them simply watching the time pass. And of course, of all fish Goldfish is one of the most popular, and when choosing their habitat also have special needs, so here we give some keys so you know how to prepare the aquarium of a Goldfish

Steps to follow:

1. Before any recommendation it is important that you know that having an aquarium requires time and care if you want your fish to grow in a healthy way and live fully.

2. Goldfish is a long-lived fish , can live between six and eight years and grow between 10 and 15 centimeters. An adult will require at least 38 liters of water, so if you really plan to have it as a pet you will need a medium aquarium , at least 100 liters, if you want several Goldfish the size should be bigger.

3. The aquarium should be aerated by a bubble diffuser and have a filter in good condition as the goldfish love to stir the bottom stones by raising sediment, it must be able to filter three or four times the volume of the aquarium in an hour and is important to have it on all the time to avoid diseases.

4. It is important to decorate the aquarium with plants but you should know that the Goldfish is a very gluttonous fish so the vegetation will last little, this way the plants with more acidic taste are recommended , thus they can be preserved intact for longer. Besides, in order to make the fish tank look beautiful, you can add some artificial cheap decorations to decorate it.

5. It is important that the aquarium has a thermometer to monitor the water temperature, which should be maintained between 15 and 22 degrees.

6. The Goldfish requires a dim lighting , avoiding the excesses of artificial or natural light, with 10 or 12 hours of light a day is sufficient, if you choose the artificial option will suffice with 0.5 watts for each liter of water.

7. It is not necessary to change the water of the aquarium or aquarium completely, once a week it will be enough to replace 20% of it, as long as the filter works optimally

8. It is very important not to over feed the Goldfish, not only because they are very gluttonous if not because in this way you will prevent the aquarium from getting too dirty . In the same way it is necessary to respect its capacity and not to put more fish of those that fit, thus you will avoid the diseases.

9. Remember that these fish require special care, if you assume the responsibility of acquiring them, give them a good life in the habitat they deserve . When arming your aquarium consult your doubts with a specialist of the pet store who will be able to clarify the panorama.