Many folk start a hobby only to make a mistake due to lack of prior research and then they become disheartened and give up before they've started.
This is such an unnecessary shame.
Starting a freshwater fish aquarium is a hobby which also needs prior research.
You know what it's like.
You get an idea in your head, excitement takes over and logical thought leaves the arena before one foot is put forward.
A classic example of this happening in the wonderful world of freshwater fish aquariums is when a person gets that same excitement about starting his aquarium set up.
He ponders about it, daydreams about it and conjures up all imaginary and stunning aquariums in his mind.
Then of course, he leaves his house to get that aquarium tank, fish and all the rest of it without giving one single thought to how much space he has in his home for the tank itself.
Happens all the time folks.
The 1.
5m long tank arrives (with it's owner of course) and he starts to put the tank into position.
One problem.
The available space is only 1.
25m long and the tank simply will not fit into this shorter space and there is nowhere else in the house for it to go.
One very annoyed and hobby-hating person who may or may not get a refund for his non researched aquarium tank.
Listen folks, it really is quite easy to avoid this common mistake when starting a freshwater aquarium - measure up your available space first.
Yes, common sense isn't it, but lots of folk make this same mistake time and time again.
Don't be one of them.