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There was a time not long ago, when parents believed that having an aquarium in the house helps a child to develop concentration and keeps an otherwise fidgety child calm as the child spends hours sitting in front of it watching fish play. Unfortunately such beliefs are slowly fading away with the increase of speed and rush in our daily lives. But if you still want to get something new and beautiful for your home, think of a pair of happy gold fish hovering inside a round fish bowl and if possible, get an aquarium with lots of colorful fish swimming happily in their own world.

If you do not care much about the pair of gold fish on their eternal chase inside the fish bowl, you could even opt for large aquariums which are mounted on walls or even built inside the walls. These contain lots of fish of varied colors, sand, lights, pebbles and aquatic vegetation. If space is a problem, you could even settle for a little castle-like aquarium which will add a brand new style of décor to your interiors.

The idea of keeping fish in large aquarium has been practiced in many restaurants round the world. Not just restaurants, clubs and other public places keep very well-maintained aquariums in their premises. Aquarium is also a popular inclusion in many homes where there are some pet lovers or fish lovers specifically.

People keep fish for reasons of their own; some believe they bring prosperity while some believe these bring good fortune and well-being for the family. Whatever your own reasons are, remember these are mute but living beings which can not say what they want. So you have to provide them with the right kind of care and nourishment – they are not there merely to add beauty to your living space.

While each species have different needs and have characteristic behavioral pattern when it is a question of care and attention, here is some advice which is generally applicable to any type of aquarium fish:

What are the bare essentials?

An aquarium, a thermometer, a heating system, a water filter, and plants to add the vital oxygen to the water, sand and pebbles, and a source of light for the plants are all that we need to get working with our fishes.

What is the plan of action?

Before the fish enter the aquarium, keep the water for 24 hours at a temperature preferably at a minimum of 22 to 23 degrees Celsius, though this can vary according to species of fish. Remember this water should never be changed all at the same time, only in several stages, say, 20% at each stage.

How to feed fish?

Usually they are to be fed twice daily with dried food, life food or even frozen varieties, depending on the breed of fish that you have in your aquarium.

What if they fall sick?

One of the most common ailments which fish suffer from is visible on their exterior surfaces, in the form of white pits on the flippers. Treatment must start immediately to prevent the disease from spreading and affecting other fish in the aquarium. Fish health shops are good places where you can find the right treatment for your fish. One of the best home remedies for fish is to increase the temperature of the aquarium and add some salt to the water.