By Sarah L. Morison
Are Fish Good Pets
Many people think that the best alternative to a dog or cat is a Fish. Why not, right? They don't bark, they don't have a litter box to clean, they are easy! Well, that is really not the case.
First off, if you plan to have a several fish, you need to invest in the proper size tank, with a filter system, heater, thermometer, aquarium and fish food. So the initial investment can range from around $60-$100 for a 10 Gallon Tank with all components. Not that inexpensive is it?
Next you have to buy the fish, you need about one gallon of water per fish. Fish prices vary depending on the fish you want but you have to be careful that the fish you buy will all be able to coexist as some may attack the others.
Once you have your tank set up, you simply feed the fish according to the feeding instructions and your done, right? Not so fast. With a fish tank, you are supposed to change ¼ of the water each month. You will have to ensure the water sits out at least 24-48 hours to make sure it is safe to add to the tank. You will also have to test the pH in the tank to ensure it is balanced and will have to treat if necessary.
Also dependent upon the brand of your filter, you will need to change various components within the filter monthly as well.
You can see that maintaining a fish tank is not as 'easy' as you thought! There is a good amount of work involved. So, before you choose fish as an alternative, make sure, like with all animals, that you are ready to make the commitment to maintaining them properly.
Are Fish Good Pets Article By : Ezinearticles
Friday, July 16
How to Find a Good Salt Water Fish Store
By Bill Swiderski
How to Find a Good Salt Water Fish Store
It was probably 4 years old when Santa Claus brought me my very own salt water fish tank. I don't remember what size it was, but I'm sure it wasn't very big. The first experience led to a fascination that has become my life long hobby, passion and livelihood. For those of you that have wanted to get into the hobby, I'm going to explain the "do's and don'ts" which will help you be successful. Hopefully, I can assist you in avoiding some of the frustrations that you may encounter as you begin in this hobby. The first goal is to find a good salt water fish store.
Here are the first "do's" to consider: do the background research required and secondly, do consider if you have the time and financial resources to maintain a healthy marine system. The first frustration that you will experience is finding a trusted source of educated advice and quality products. As you start out on what should be a lifetime of enjoyment, it will only become an expensive disaster if you don't do it properly. This can be avoided by finding the staff of an aquarium store that will take time to teach you the basics. How do you determine the quality of the store? The best advice I can give you is to find a clean store with no evidence of dead fish. Look for nice clean, clear water but most importantly, look for well-educated employees that exhibit a passion for what they do and are willing to take time to explain any questions or choices that you may have. Remember, you are the customer, and simple mistakes can be expensive.
The aquarium sections of "big box stores" are managed by great people that know very little about the specifics of being successful with salt water aquariums. With the complexity and prices of salt water aquariums and livestock, the choices can be intimidating to beginners. Although they are comparably low maintenance pets, keeping fish, in general, requires some basic knowledge and patience. The sensitivity of salt water marine life can be higher than their freshwater counterparts. When you experience a team of individuals who have a common passion about their business, you will get the same advice no matter what you ask. You can leave with comfort that have done your research well and have made a good decision.
With a trusted source for your aquarium and livestock and some basic knowledge, you can start and adventure with living beauty that will last a lifetime.
How to Find a Good Salt Water Fish Store
Article By : Ezinearticles
How to Find a Good Salt Water Fish Store
It was probably 4 years old when Santa Claus brought me my very own salt water fish tank. I don't remember what size it was, but I'm sure it wasn't very big. The first experience led to a fascination that has become my life long hobby, passion and livelihood. For those of you that have wanted to get into the hobby, I'm going to explain the "do's and don'ts" which will help you be successful. Hopefully, I can assist you in avoiding some of the frustrations that you may encounter as you begin in this hobby. The first goal is to find a good salt water fish store.
Here are the first "do's" to consider: do the background research required and secondly, do consider if you have the time and financial resources to maintain a healthy marine system. The first frustration that you will experience is finding a trusted source of educated advice and quality products. As you start out on what should be a lifetime of enjoyment, it will only become an expensive disaster if you don't do it properly. This can be avoided by finding the staff of an aquarium store that will take time to teach you the basics. How do you determine the quality of the store? The best advice I can give you is to find a clean store with no evidence of dead fish. Look for nice clean, clear water but most importantly, look for well-educated employees that exhibit a passion for what they do and are willing to take time to explain any questions or choices that you may have. Remember, you are the customer, and simple mistakes can be expensive.
The aquarium sections of "big box stores" are managed by great people that know very little about the specifics of being successful with salt water aquariums. With the complexity and prices of salt water aquariums and livestock, the choices can be intimidating to beginners. Although they are comparably low maintenance pets, keeping fish, in general, requires some basic knowledge and patience. The sensitivity of salt water marine life can be higher than their freshwater counterparts. When you experience a team of individuals who have a common passion about their business, you will get the same advice no matter what you ask. You can leave with comfort that have done your research well and have made a good decision.
With a trusted source for your aquarium and livestock and some basic knowledge, you can start and adventure with living beauty that will last a lifetime.
How to Find a Good Salt Water Fish Store
Article By : Ezinearticles
Thursday, July 15
Wednesday, July 14
Fish Store in Brandon
Fish Store in Brandon
- Barry's Tropical Fish Shop, 251 3rd street, Brandon, Manitoba, phone 204- 726 3474 .
- Wendy's Pet Center, 719-10th St, Brandon, Manitoba, phone (204) 725-3306.
- Best West Pet Foods, 223 18th Street North, Brandon, Manitoba, phone (204) 728-0661.
- The Exotic Pet Corner, 720 - 18th Street Thomas, Brandon, Manitoba, phone 204-727-4440.
- Exotic Pet Corner, Brandon, Manitoba, phone 727-4440.
Fish Store in Winnipeg
Fish Store in Winnipeg
Petland Superstore, 1910 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T4S5, phone 204-989-7616, fax 204-275-1064.
Saltwater Connection, 239 Hazelwood Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M4W1, phone 204-255-9308, fax 204-257-1864
Exotic Aquatics, 3536 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Petland Superstore, 1910 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T4S5, phone 204-989-7616, fax 204-275-1064.
Saltwater Connection, 239 Hazelwood Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M4W1, phone 204-255-9308, fax 204-257-1864
Exotic Aquatics, 3536 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Fish Market in Vancouver
Fish Market in Vancouver
Part VIb: Big Al's Aquarium Services, Richmond
5335 No. 3 Road, Richmond. 604-244-0700
And also at: 4501 North Road, Burnaby. 604-444-FISH (3474)
Part VIb: Big Al's Aquarium Services, Richmond
5335 No. 3 Road, Richmond. 604-244-0700
And also at: 4501 North Road, Burnaby. 604-444-FISH (3474)
Sunday, July 4
Fish Stores in San Diego
Fish Stores in San Diego
Store name:
Goldfish World
3860 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111
858) 541-7878
Pet Kingdom
3191 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619) 224-2841
Aquatic Warehouse
5466 Complex St
San Diego, CA 92123
858) 467-9297
Store name:
Goldfish World
3860 Convoy St San Diego, CA 92111
858) 541-7878
Pet Kingdom
3191 Sports Arena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92110
619) 224-2841
Aquatic Warehouse
5466 Complex St
San Diego, CA 92123
858) 467-9297
Thursday, July 1
Fish Stores in Maryland
Fish Stores in Maryland
# Store name:
Deep Blue Tropicals
# Store name:
Deep Blue Tropicals
- Address : Robert`s Field Shopping Center 721 Hanover Pike Hampstead, Maryland 21074
- Telephone : 443-507-0801 1-866-507-0801
- Web site : Deep Blue Tropicals
- Address : 4413 Necker Avenue Baltimore, MD 21236 Open only on appointment.
- Telephone : 443-992-6972
- Web site : Discus Hans Stendker Discus USA
- Address : 138 Congressional Lane Rockville, MD 20852
- Telephone : 301-881-6182
- Web site : Congressional Aquarium
- Address : 125 Gwynnbrook Avenue Owings Mills, Maryland, 21117
- Telephone : (410) 356-7557
- Web site : Gwynnbrook Farms Discus Hatchery
Fish Store in Ontario
Fish Store in Ontario
# Store name:
Aquarium Services Warehouse Outlets
# Store name:
Aquarium Services Warehouse Outlets
- Address : 140 Centennial Pkwy. N. Hamiliton, Ontario
- Telephone: 905-560-1000
- Address : 16 Kennedy Road, South Brampton, Ontario Canada
- Telephone : (01)(905) 454-1174
- Web Site : Big Al's Aquarium Services
- Address : 77 Durham St. West Lindsay, Ontario
- Telephone: (705)-328-0439
- Web Site: Tails N' Teeth
- Address : 3038 Danforth Avenue Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Telephone : 416-694-5342
- Address : 292 Bath Rd. Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Telephone : 613-531-0717
- Address : 3401 Dufferin Street North York, ON M6A 2T9
- Telephone : 416-785-9991
Fish Stores in Georgia
Fish Stores in Georgia
Blue Planet Aquariums
Petland Milledgeville
Petland Rome
Pets Unlimited
Athens Aquarium & Fish Store
Aquarium Showcase Inc (ARC Sponsor)
Blue Planet Aquariums
- Towne Centre Village
- 1979 Jonesboro Road
- McDonough, GA 30253
- Phone : (770) 914-FISH
- Store Hours : Mon Closed / Tue-Fri 11-7 / Sat 10-6 / Sun Closed
- No website
Petland Milledgeville
- 159 Garrett Way
- Milledgeville, GA 31061
- Phone : (478) 414-1994
- Fax : (478) 414-7409
- Store Hours : Mon-Sat 10-9 / Sun 11-6
- http://www.petland.com
Petland Rome
- Etowah Crossing Shopping Center, Suite 108
- 112 Hicks Dr.
- Rome, GA 30161
- Phone : (706) 234-9119
- Fax : (706) 234-9122
- Store Hours : Mon-Sat 10-9 / Sun 12-6
- http://www.petland.com
Pets Unlimited
- 1437 Terrell Mill Rd SE
- Marietta, GA 30067-6011
- Phone : (770) 952-1539
- Store Hours : Mon-Thu 10-7:30 / Fri 10-7 / Sat 10-6 / Sun 12-5
- http://www.petsunltd.com
Athens Aquarium & Fish Store
- 175-B Old Epps Bridge Rd.
- Athens, GA 30606
- Phone : (706) 546-1337
- Fax : (706) 613-0491
- Store Hours : Mon-Sat 10-10 / Sun 12-8
- http://www.athensfishstore.com
Aquarium Showcase Inc (ARC Sponsor)
- 12900 Highway 9
- Alpharetta, GA 30004
- Phone : (770) 754-0868
- Store Hours : Mon Closed / Tue-Fri 11-7 / Sat 11-6 / Sun 1-6
- No website
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