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Fish TanksFish are proven to be therapeutic pets and fish tanks are getting more and more decorative. A fish tank in your home can be a very beautiful thing.There are so many choices when choosing your first fish tank: glass, acrylic, 10 gallon, 110 gallon, and various shapes: Which one should you get? First, consider how serious you are about having fish. A fish tank that sits on your desk at the office will be quite different than the one that sits at home on it's own stand complete with aquatic plants, bottom feeders and a myriad of colorful fish. Also, how many fish do you want? If you want more fish, and big ones too, you'll need a bigger fish tank. You also need to consider how big the fish you want will grow; Silver Dollars and Plecos fish will grow to be about 12 or 14 inches! As a general rule, you should have one gallon of water for every inch of fish, but fish are always in favor of more water per inch of fish. Remember, they are bound in the tank, they can't leave when they feel like it, so make it roomy and nice, decorate and put plants and objects in there to keep them occupied. Another consideration is space, not in the tank, but in your house. And remember, once you fill the fish tank with water, it will be hard to move so pick your space with thought! Be sure the fish tank is not in direct sunlight or drafts. Sunlight will promote algae growth and drafts will cause large temperature changes for your fish. The final consideration is whether to buy acrylic or glass. Acrylic weighs less, has smooth rounded edges, and is more durable. However, acrylic is more expensive than glass and will also scratch easier. Glass is heavy, may leak around the silicone seals after a few years, breaks easily, is less expensive, but it doesn't scratch. You will have to consider these aspects and make the choice that is comfortable for you.
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