Wanting An Aquarium

[mmorgan]

My husband and I are thinking about getting an aquarium. Neither one of us has raised anything more complex than a beta though. We are looking for any and all advice. What all is involved in getting your first aquarium?

Thanks

 

[ImperfectFaerie]

Hi! Welcome to your new addiction
First step is doing your research (great job so far, joining one of the most informative forums I've found! yay!).

Here's an article you NEED to read on fishless cycling- preparing the filter/tank to be able to handle the fish without stress or fishloss.
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=113861

Fish to avoid (even if the local fish store says they're ok- RUN)
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=133022

A great article about 10gallon tanks and suggestions on stocking them-
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=116208

Hope this gets you jumpstarted in the right direction, ask any questions you have ;-} The one warning I have for you- take what your LFS says with a grain of salt. Write down the fish name and bring it back here, we'll give you the REAL heads up. LFS can be far more profit driven than consumer concerned.
Good luck!
CJ