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Aquariums
A good aquarium begins with water, a filter and time, before the first fish goes in. Learn how biological filtration becomes established, which fish can live together and what regular care involves.

Start with the essentials
- Prepare the tank and test its water before adding fish
- Choose species by adult size, social behaviour and water needs
- Connect testing, water changes and filter care into a routine
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Care that works in everyday life.

Setting up a freshwater aquarium: tank, filter and water
Choose a tank, understand the nitrogen cycle and prepare for the first fish without rushing the biological filter.
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Choosing aquarium fish that can live well together
Adult size, water conditions, group behaviour and food determine a suitable freshwater stocking plan.
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Caring for an aquarium: watch the water, filter and fish
A workable freshwater maintenance routine built around tests, partial water changes and observing the fish.
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Calculate costs ↗Photo: A freshwater aquarium containing plants and small fish · Netha Hussain · CC0 1.0. Cropped, resized and converted to WebP