Start a Fish Tank » Aquarium Supplies http://www.startafishtank.com Your Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Resource Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:39:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Aquarium Supplies for your First Fish Tank http://www.startafishtank.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-supplies-for-your-first-fish-tank/ http://www.startafishtank.com/aquarium-supplies/aquarium-supplies-for-your-first-fish-tank/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:41:23 +0000 lugnut22 http://www.startafishtank.com/?p=112 Once you’ve chosen the location for your aquarium and your aquarium size and shape, it is time to actually buy your glass or acrylic aquarium and your basic aquarium supplies.  Your local fish store may actually include many (or all) of these aquarium supplies if you purchase a beginner acquarium kit.  But if not, here are the essential aquarium supplies you should ask for when purchasing your new aquarium.  In upcoming posts, we’ll examine each in more detail.

  • Aquarium Lighting
  • Aquarium Heater
  • Thermometer
  • Aquarium Filter (Power Filter, Undergravel Filter or Canister Filter)
  • Gravel or sand
  • Aquarium Vacuum
  • Nitrogen and PH test kits
  • Aquarium Glass Cleaner
  • Fish Food
  • Decorations / Plants
  • Fish Net
  • Two 5-gallon buckets
  • Towel
  • Aquarium Stand (optional, depending on size of aquarium)
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