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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hello random post I know but does anyone keep tropical fish. How much does it cost to keep them? I'd like to start a little collection but am worried about the cost x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi bi-bunny

I used to keep fish, the initial set up costs are a little high but once you're up and running the costs are quite low

It's best to go to a reputable aquarium stockist, they will walk you through the whole process

Bee x

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

We did when I was married we got the tank and equipment second hand

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Get a second hand tank and be sure to set it up properly with good filters. You can start with the smaller cheaper fish and buy the more expensive ones as you go along. Have a good read up and ask at your nearest tropical fish centre for advice. Some fish can be aggressive and eat the others.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

We used to. Lots of people sell their equipment second hand which cuts costs after that and the cost of the fish it's fairly inexpensive.

Thanks look great and its a nice hobby.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out gum tree for a full set up bargain... Keep in simple, a couple of nice angel fish and a shoal of neon tetras... cheap as chips! x

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By *icky999Man
over a year ago

warrington

I used to know someone who had salt? water fish. he had to change the water every day or two.

*get a monkey

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I kept them for years and it was really cheap. Food is generally just a sprinkle of flakes.

The expensive set up was the tank, heater, filtration system and aeration, but you can buy kita.

Heating the tank was quite cheap, as they're not mega high temperature.

Key thing is to take things slowly. The water must be conditioned and fish added progressively, so that the water isn't unbalanced with nitrogen wastes.

Obviously all fish must be suited to the others.

The cheaper way is to get second hand tanks etc.

Visit some fish suppliers to get an idea about fish prices.

It's interesting and there are some gorgeous fish to keep. Aim for easy fish to start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It can be as expensive as you want to make it.

I bought a juwel tank for 650 but included everything, heater, filter, lights, sand and an ornament or two.

Like has been said you need to get the levels of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate correct before adding fish. (Known as cycling) also you have to condition the water by using tap safe to remove the chlorine.

I did this by putting some food in to Kick off the cycle, then added a couple of hardy fish after the levels got stable.

A master tester kit will cost around £30 and is great to have.

Also a small tank you can use as a quarantine tank is a good idea.

Google will give you in depth guides on everything you need.

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By *ig1gaz1Man
over a year ago

bradford

I bought the jewel fish tank on ebay for 40.00 and everything with it including the fish

the tank is great to use and feed just wash out the filters from time to time

I never bothered using the tap safe or the master kit and my fish survived long enough

did have siamese fighting fish and an angel fish with plenty of guppy fish and another small fish

I liked movement in my tank so kinda had small shoaling of fish looked great in the tank also used the fish tank as a low light/warm glow light

the last light i put into it was an led that changed to different colours

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

Don't buy anything living from pets at home nothing but trouble find a good local specialist shop and stick with them enjoy

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