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Deciding on Your Aquarium

Most people starting this hobby will have an idea in their mind about what kind of aquarium they want. Here are some of your choices: • Tropical community. • Temperate community. Many “tropical” fish are actually happier at room temperatures between around 61– 72°F (16 to 22°C ). Such fish often originate from countries on either side of the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, or are found at higher eleva- tions, where temperatures are cooler.

A look at types of aquariums

A discus (Symphysodon sp) is a stunning fish for a single-species aquarium.

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