dragonsparks
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi!
So, I'm in the process of setting up my tank, and I want to take the time to learn about the different types of fish before actually getting any.
I have a 90 gallon tank, its got small river rockets as substrate, some large rocks set up as a cave in the corner, and a couple of large plants (fake). I've also got a heater (in case I want tropical fish, and to keep the water temperature more constant), and my filter is a fluval canister filter.
My husband really wants me to get a shark of some kind (this may be a stupid question - but are there freshwater sharks??) but what other types of fish can I get? And what kind of shark? I am sort of leaning towards either African fish (I have a thing for Africa) or a communal tank of some kind with lots of interesting looking fish. Anyway - how many fish can I have? What would be a good number/species to start with? Any recommendations for what to get?
Anyway - please, educate me on your thoughts, opinions, ideas... or recommend certain reading materials or anything to look over.
As a side note - is a 30 gallon tank too big for a betta fish?
Thank you - I very much appreciate this!
So, I'm in the process of setting up my tank, and I want to take the time to learn about the different types of fish before actually getting any.
I have a 90 gallon tank, its got small river rockets as substrate, some large rocks set up as a cave in the corner, and a couple of large plants (fake). I've also got a heater (in case I want tropical fish, and to keep the water temperature more constant), and my filter is a fluval canister filter.
My husband really wants me to get a shark of some kind (this may be a stupid question - but are there freshwater sharks??) but what other types of fish can I get? And what kind of shark? I am sort of leaning towards either African fish (I have a thing for Africa) or a communal tank of some kind with lots of interesting looking fish. Anyway - how many fish can I have? What would be a good number/species to start with? Any recommendations for what to get?
Anyway - please, educate me on your thoughts, opinions, ideas... or recommend certain reading materials or anything to look over.
As a side note - is a 30 gallon tank too big for a betta fish?
Thank you - I very much appreciate this!