Fishkeeping is one of the most rewarding hobbies, with positive health and wellbeing benefits. Many scientific studies prove that keeping an aquarium and watching fish can help reduce stress. But what about when things go wrong! Inevitably this can lead to the opposite effect. So, let us consider the most common mistakes by novice fish keepers. Although, to be honest, experienced aquarists can also ‘fall foul’ of the same errors.
The most common aquarium mistakes and not just by fish keepers new to the hobby
Lack of background reading & research
Thinking a small aquarium will be easier than a large one
Poor location of the aquarium
Aquarium filter not matured (cycled)
Overfeeding
Lack of patience
Stocking with fish too fast
Overstocking
Choosing unsuitable fish for water conditions
Selecting incompatible tankmates
Underestimating the size that a fish species will grow to compared to tank size
Impulsive purchases
Unsuitable habitat for livestock
Insufficient water changes
Not treating tap water for chlorine/chloramine
Insufficient aquarium maintenance
Lack of understanding and measurement of water parameters
Cleaning of filter media in tap water
Lighting aquarium for too long
Incorrect use and mixing of disease treatments
Read our articles and guides at www.FreshwaterAquariumServices.co.uk to better understand the processes involved in fishkeeping and help learn how to avoid common mistakes.
Author: Stewart Kessel CChem, MRSC
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