Give your tips!

[Amazon]

Alright this is how it works each person will post their tips on fishkeepinng but only post 1 tip on each post.

I'll start-
Always check your water chemistry.

[Dave66]

Do your research BEFORE buying the tank. Read, read and read some more.

Dave

[Gayle]

Buy a python!

[cer]

Never get just 1-3 schooling fish.

[DrNic]

Always check to make sure that you have enough dechlorinator BEFORE you do your water changes. (I've lost more fish that way)

[Brookfish]

Buy the biggest Aquarium you can afford, it's way more
forgiving in the long run!

[Oscar_freak12321]

To follow up Brookfish', make sure your fish don't grow bigger than the aquarium you buy!

[Sir Tristen]

Change your water often, especially if you are heavily stocked!

[Anomaly]

Do research on any fish that you are interested in! Don't give in to the temptation buys before doing proper research.

[Northernguy]

Join the Mighty AC!:22:

[KcEE]

Filteration is very important. Always get a good filter that can support a tank twice it's volume.

[190MPH]

Read everyone's advice and experiences, and then formulate your own conclusions to fit your situation/needs.

[Sir Tristen]

Read the free ebook!

[kennedpa]

Do not neglect cleaning your filter on a regular basis

[MCHRKiller]

There is no such thing as overfiltering

[kennedpa]

No need for mechanical air induction if your tank is setup well with lots of plants....depending on the fish you keep.

[kaimarkhirst]

Always setup your tank loosly realative to the natural habitat of the fish your keeping. (EG... Pictus Catfish like a cave dwelling habitat, so setup a couple...)

[jaysee]

Be CONSISTANT, whatever you do

[Devon Greatwolf]

Its better to feed several really small amounts multiple times throughout the day than its is to feed one large serving.

[coachfraley]

NEVER pour/measure chemicals above your tank.

[Northernguy]

:19: You need a BIGGER TANK!thumbs2:

[robflanker]

don't change your filter whilst in the middle of a fishless cycle....

[jaysee]

NEVER pour/measure chemicals above your tank.

Good one! That's the kind of thing that happens ONCE :ssmile:

[bushwhacker]

never pour you fish food in directly out of the can especially if you got a large dog/small kid right next to you

[Amazon]

If your fish needs a heater or a cooler, please get them one

[Alfcea]

Be patient. Great things take time...

[Mith]

Don't listen to Mith....he's far too new and inexperienced!

[Amazon]

Dont take aquarium advice from the Wal-Mart employees.

[RDS0130]

Listen to those that know what they are talking about, they will teach you.

[Gayle]

Do not leave uneaten food in the tank!

[Algenco]

get all the info you can, from as many different sources as possible.
Never take the advice of one person without double checking, what works for them in their situation might not work for you

[Amazon]

Please dont let your aquarium fish go in the wild. I once caught a pirahna in Lake Pontchartrain and those are not supposed to live here. Do yall really want HR669 to go through?

[shpaz]

Never clean your filter with tap water, use some of the aquarium water to do it.