Rectangular Aquarium - 6 Gallon

Comes with:

• State-of-the-art multi-function submersible water filter
• Complete mounting kit
• Light
• Siphon cleaning house
• Gorgeous Australian background
• Fish net
• Item grabber tool
• Algae magnetic cleaner
• Scrubber with handle
• Hardware
• Removable glass lid
• Instructions
• Maintenance manual

These accessories would cost well over $200.00 in a store and are included with each purchase. The large sized tanks also come with an automatic feeder! We offer many different shapes and sizes for you to choose from. 34.3"x 22.8" x 4.5" Silver only. One-year warranty. The Best Freshwater Fish for Beginners: If this is your first aquarium then you may want to set up a freshwater tank. Freshwater tanks are much easier to maintain and the fish are usually less expensive. However, even if you are a beginner it isn't impossible to succeed in setting up a saltwater tank. If you are interested in setting up a saltwater tank, please see the saltwater section below. If you only want a small fish that will live by itself then we recommend a betta. They do not get along with other betas. They require very little maintenance. For communities:

• African Cichlids (a variety of colors and are very responsive)
• Male guppies
• Tetras
• Glowfish
• Platys
• Mollies
• Sword tails
• Danio

We do not recommend goldfish. Yes, they are very cheap, but they are very dirty. They eat and create a lot of waste. And, goldfish can be toxic to other fish because of all of the bacteria they create. The Best Saltwater Fish for Beginners: If you are just beginning your journey into saltwater fish keeping, you should know that some marine fish are easier to keep in captivity than others. The following saltwater fish are excellent choices for beginners:

• Damsels: They come in several different colors and tolerate water fluctuations better than most other saltwater fish. They will eat a variety of aquarium foods, such as flakes, frozen, freeze-dried and live food. They are relatively small, about 3-4" at most. They yellow-tailed blue damsel (Chrysiptera parasema) and the solid blue damsel (Chrysiptera cyanea) are particularly beautiful and peaceful fish. You can usually purchase them for around $3-5 each.
• Green Chromis: Chromis come in many colors. They are peaceful community fish and very hearty. They are also ver inexpensive. Chromis and damsels are usually the first fish to get to establish your tank with. then, once the tank has been established for a few weeks, slowly continue to add the other fish you like.
• Clownfish ("Nemo"): This fish is always a favorite fish for both children and adults. Clownfish have the ability to exist among anemones without getting stung by their tentacles, however since it is very difficult to keep anemones in your fish tank, we recommend just getting the clownfish. Most clownfish cost between $10-30 each. The regular orange ones with white stripes (that look like Nemo) are the easiest to keep and we recommend them over more exotic species.
• Gobies: Cleaning gobies are hardy little fish and they usually do well in captivity. They sometimes dig holes in the sand and poke their heads out. They come in many different colors.
• Firefish: These are really wonderful fish to have. They are long and slender, and have a fin that looks like a spike on their back. There are both regular (red-colored) and purple firefish, and they are peaceful community fish.
• Hawkfish: These are small fish that lack swim bladders. They can't swim well, so they spend most of their time resting on the bottom of the aquarium. They get around by hopping from one place to another. They are relatively peaceful fish and there are several different kinds. They are meat-eating fish and generally won't nibble on plants. They will eat live, frozen and freeze-dried foods, and possibly flakes (but not always). In the wild, they prefer shallow water and they feed on small fish and crustaceans. One interesting aspect of hawkfishes is that they seem to have a bit of a personality in that they seem to be more aware of what is going on-both inside and outside of their tank. They generally cost between $10-30 each depending on the species.

Other Recommendations:

• Crabs: Make sure you get some little crabs. We like the little blue-footed crabs. They provide movement in the tank and help clean up any excess food on the aquarium floor
• Feather Dusters: These are actually worms which live in a tube and are filter feeders. They will come out all the time and come in a variety of colors. They add a lot of movement to the tank and are much easier to keep than soft colors, like anemones.
• Mushrooms: These come in a large variety of colors and are very easy to keep. They don't need much light or maintenance and will give your tank more of a reef feel.
• Sea Cauliflower: Another beautiful soft coral that doesn't need a lot of light. We have them in orange and pink in our tank, but they also come in other colors.
• Live Sand and Live Rock: When you setup your tank, you should buy some live sand and live rock for your fish. Both will keep the aquarium healthy and keep everything in balance. Your fish will also feel much more comfortable with the live rock as it will give them places to hide.

For the Easiest Maintenance We Recommend You Don't Do the Following:

1. Don't keep your light on all day. The fish only need about 4-6 hours of light and it's the light that grows algae. Consider getting a timer. By limiting the light, you'll have very minimal maintenance.
2. Don't get fancy corals or anemones. All hard corals and most soft corals need a lot of light (and often special kinds of light) to grow well. In our opinion, they aren't worth the hassle for beginners. Stick with the fish above and substitute feather dusters, mushrooms and low-light cauliflowers to give your tank a reef-like feel.

Maintenance Tips for Healthy and Happy Fish:

1. We recommend you use filtered Reverse Osmosis water for your tank. You can get this at any supermarket out of their vending machine. Just get a big jug or two and you'll have enough water to last you an entire month or more. Remember to check your salinity often. You'll need to buy a hydrometer at your local fish store ($10-20). This will show you if your salt water (or salinity) is in a healthy range for your fish. If it's low, add salt, if it's high, add water. It's very simple. Remember that between water changes, there will be some evaporation in your tank, so you'll need to occasionally add some more fresh water to maintain the right salinity.
2. When you add fish into your tank first float the bag so that the water temperatures equalize. After 5 min., start slowing adding some water from your tank into the plastic bag holding your new fish. Continue to add some water into the bag every five minutes or so to slowly acclimate your new fish to the water in your tank. Then after about 25-30 min of acclimating, scoop out your new fish with the net (included with your tank), and add him to your tank. Never just dump the store water into your tank. You don't know what's in there. The safest way to take care of your fish, is to protect the water they depend on. Also, when you buy fish, do a visual inspection to make sure they are healthy and have no disease spots on them.
3. Do a water change every 2 weeks (if possible). Change out around 30% of the water in the tank. No need to change out more than 30%. It only takes about 10 minutes with the siphon hose we've included, and regular water changes will keep your tank happy and healthy.
4. Open the submersible filter and rinse out the black sponge inside every week (if possible). This will take you only 2 minutes and will keep your tank healthier. You do NOT want to rinse the white plastic cartridge that is also in the filter. The cartridge is where all of the "good" bacteria lives which keeps your tank healthy. Just rinse the black sponge which filters out the waste and uneaten food in the tank.
5. Don't be afraid to talk to your local fish store for advice and help. They're there to help you and they want to see you succeed! They will all test your water for free and help you find the right food for your fish.

See these videos for even more information Using the Hydrometer (Salt Water Tank) and Feeding Time Demonstration of the Accessories Which Are Included with the Wall Mounted Aquarium Tank Installation is Very Easy (You can do it yourself!) How To Do a Water Change in 5 Minutes or less!!

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