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HOW TO START AN AQUARIUM FOR TROPICAL FISH 
Buy the largest size aquarium you can, such as a 10 or 
15 gallone In the em this will be the most econimical 
and the healthiest for fishe 
Do Not place it in front of a window, unless no other 
Space is available. If in front of a window, shade the 
glass towards the light and cover completely with a 
hood am artificial light, so as to keep down famation 
of Algae (Green scum on glass)e Algae is formed by too 
much lighte 
Aquariums keep cleanest with artificial light when 
placed away from any windows The usual procedure is to 
turm on the light during the day time, and turn the 
light off at night. 
If possible buy an Air Pumpe One of the smaller Pumps 
we list will ru 1 only 10 to 20 gallon tank with 1 
only Filter andl only Air Releasee If you plan more 
than one aquarium, you may need more air capacity, such 
as an Ozonee by filtering the water and aerating it, 
the care of your aquarium will be reduced to a minimum. 
Bear in mind that Tropical Fish do not like frequent 
Changes of wter, so a properly run aquarium with grow= 
ing plants and aeration with a filter needs only new 
water to replace evaporatione 
Have an aquarium set up with good "aged" water when fish 
are receivede They should be rested a few days in good 
water of proper temperaturee Equalize temperatures 
gradually by floating fish in a smaller bowl inside the 
aquariume They can also have a protective bath of one 
of the Remedies we list on Page 14, or 1-1/2 drops of 
Argucide Solution (listed on Page 14) per gallon of 
watere 
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR A GOOD COMMUNITY 
TANK SIZE 10 TO 15 GALLONS 
4quarium 
Reflector light 
Autom tic heater 
Air Pump with one air release, andl filter 
Thermometer 
Plants 
Fine washed aquarium gravel (rice size) to cover 
bottom of aquariumy 1-1/2 to 2" deep to act as 
planting medivume 
Cured waters Prepare first water with Water-Rite 
Tablets (see page 14), or allow tap water to stand 
open vessel about a week or more before using, so 
el A get "aged" waters Keep temperature around 
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