Tips for successful freshwater aquarium

My 10 Gallon Tank

Keeping a freshwater aquarium would bring lots of joy. However, to make sure that both you and the fish (it's all about the fish - that's been a popular motto of fish-keepers for a long time), some disciplines are needed. I would like to share with you some of my experiences which will help you to avoid some of confusion at the beginning.


1. Patient: Things need time. Dont' hurry. Wait as instructed.

2. Fish compatibility is key. Don't mix fish that will eat or bite each other.

3. Frequent water change: Ideally, 2 times a week, each time 25~50% water.

4. Bring home strong and healthy fish.

5. Start with hardy fish: avoid fish don't have scales.

6. Have at least two for each kind of fish so that the fish don't feel lonely.

Morning and Night Routine

Having a routine for morning and night helps making our lives stayed on the right track automatically. In that regard, I research around the Internet as well as put my own thought in, and bellow is the first version for my morning and night routine:

Morning

1. Wake up at XX:XX AM
2. Drink water
3. Walk or stretch for 10 minutes
4. Set 3 Most Important Things for today (One is toward long-term goal)
5. Meditate for 10 minutes
6. Fix lunch
7. Eat breakfast with tea
8. Write short morning journal
9. Shower
10. Go to work

Evening

1. Starting at XX:XX PM
2. List things needed to be prepared for next early morning
3. Finish as many as possible from above list
4. Meditate for 15 minutes
5. Write short evening journal
6. Brush teeth
7. Go to bed and read a boring book till feeling asleep

I also make a PDF file having above lists put nicely together (there are two quotes to motivate you as well). Feel free to download and use it for yourself. Here is the link.