Matute

I am not really an Aquarist [as of yet] but I do enjoy seeing other peoples' fishes at their places. The main reason for me not having fish is that it seems all too complicated: water skimmers, pumps, oxigenizers, water temperature... in terms of simplicity a cat would be ideal, only that a cat doesn't provide the soothing relaxation an aquarium does. So I guess I'm here to let you convince me to take the frist step and get an aquarium of my own instead of anoying friends and relatives by sitting in their living rooms all day and emptying their refrigerators!

Any idea where I can start looking for equipment and prices online?

Big dog

Well what kind of aquarium are you looking at starting? Saltwater, Freashwater, Planted tank? Lets staert from there.

KingVinnie

Ever gone to anyones house and OOOOOed and AAAAed and said Wow nice cat???? NOPE
Get the tank, there is some learning and research involved but the pay off is worth it.
It may seem overwhelming and complicated at first, but it is really not bad at all.
Remember its not only furniture or a pet but more a hobby.

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- KingVinnie

Matute

I think from what I've learned so far this is what I should do:

-go freshwater
-get a 30 to 40 galon tank
-get a filter
-put it close to a sink/water hose
-put it on a sturdy table [actually get a stand]
-cycle
-get fish food
-get fish cichlids seem to be a good option

I've heard that I would have to get chemicals, is this true? or will it depend on something like overstocking or understocking or other? or is it only applyable to SW?

I'm inclined to buy new though it is true that I could get cheapr prices at local garage sales and craiglist.

Any recomendations on online stores if i decide to buy new? I've visited: drsfosters&smith.com, fishpetlove.com, marinedepot.com, biglsonline.com...

Are brands important? I've seen several brands for several products and it would be easier to know what brands are better than others. I aslo would like to buy everything from only one place.

Can somebody confirmif cichlids are the best option for a beginner like me?

By the wat this is like I want my future aquarium to look like:

Aquariums and Aquarium Supplies , FishPetLove.com => see the tubular tank?

Fancy huh?

Thanks again!

Big dog

Go for a planted aquarium and you will fall in love with it.