1. Tip:

I know, once you have decided that you want an aquarium you want the tank standing in your room with all the water and plants and fish in it straight away ;-). But don’t be so stupid. Don’t do that. That’s for example what I meant at the beginning when I talked about bad experience. Believe me, you’ll have to learn, one way or another, that patience is the most important characteristic an aquarium-owner has to have. Be patient. I promise you: It’ll pay. Keep in mind that your fish tank once it is built up will be there for a very long time. You don’t decide about those kinds of things within a few hours or something like that. And if you are clever now you’ll be much happier ever after.