you and your fish are lovely! they also have v beautiful homes. your aquariums are goals for me. any advice on fishkeeping? 💚
you’re lovely! ♥the biggest piece of advice i have is to research everything.
it’s imperative that you research every detail when it comes to fish. research the fish you want and the water params it needs; research the tankmates/plants you want to make sure they’re compatible; research the food you’ll need to buy (pellets? frozen? live??); research the equipment you want; research the gravel and decor to make sure they’re soft enough for your fish/viable for plant life. if you want a really successful tank, you *have* to research every aspect of it. it sounds like a lot, but you would do the same thing for a cat or dog, right? also, be patient. admittedly, this is something i’m still working on. but nothing good in a fish tank happens overnight. if your fish got sick, he’s gonna need some time to get better. plants now growing? they will - give it time. algae suddenly everywhere? be diligent about removal/treating the source and give it a week or two. the good thing about a properly researched/set-up tank is that it usually bounces back when trouble strikes.sorry if this response sounds cliché, but it’s also what i’ve learned on my own in the past four years of fish-keeping through trial and error. just tryna keep you from making some of the same mistakes. hope it helps! xo