Many people have small aquariums at home.A small aquarium can be a bowl.It can be a square tank.Some home aquariums are made of glass.Some are made of a strong plastic called Plexiglas.Some people keep freshwater fish in their aquariums.Some people keep saltwater fish.
Suppose you want to make a home aquarium.There are many things you have to pick out.What should your aquarium tank be made of?You can see fish better in a Plexiglas tank.But Plexiglas scratches more easily.Plexiglas also costs more than glass.
Which type of fish do you want to keep in your tank:freshwater fish or saltwater fish?Goldfish and tetras live in fresh water.Angelfish and butterfly fish live in salt water.Most people with aquariums have freshwater fish.Freshwater fish are easier to take care of.Freshwater fish cost less than saltwater fish.
Do you want to keep fish that live in cold water or fish that live in warm water?Tropical fish live in warm water.Tropical fish come in reds,yellows,blues,purples,and many other colors.Goldfish live in cold water.Goldfish are mostly golden red.
Pick out the kind of tank and fish you like best.You can decorate your tank with plants,colorful stones,and objects that the fish can swim through and hide under.Find out what to feed your fish and how to keep them healthy.Then have fun watching the fish in your home aquarium.
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