How Do You Buy Fish For An Aggressive Freshwater Aquarium?
Well kept aquariums can greatly enhance a room. Aggressive freshwater aquarium fish are an excellent choice. They come in a plethora of sizes and colors, are easy to obtain and are heartier than saltwater varieties. If you choose this type of tank, you must buy fish carefully, but the enjoyment is well worth the effort. Ensure your tank is stabilized. Decide how large you want your fish to be. Freshwater aggressives can be small (like a two inch male Betta), medium (six inch Convict), or large (twelve inch Pacu). Narrow down the choices by eliminating fish too large for your tank. Know your size ratio. For small species, size ratio is generally one inch of fish length to one gallon of aquarium water (1:1). However, with larger species such as aggressive cichlids, the water portion of the ratio increases dramatically (1:5). For example, a ten inch Oscar requires a 50 gallon long tank. When in doubt, buy fish that are smaller in size. Never overcrowd a tank. Understand the difference bet
