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Your First Aquarium: A Simple Starter Guide

An aquarium is relaxing to watch and a great first pet for many families. A little patience at the start makes it much easier.

Set up before you buy fish

Fill the tank, add the filter and heater, and let it run for a few weeks so helpful bacteria can grow. Your local fish store can test the water.

Start small

Add a few hardy fish first, then build up slowly.

Feed lightly

Give only what your fish eat in about two minutes, once or twice a day. Extra food clouds the water.

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