It took me one month to set up my first aquarium. It took a lot of time searching for the right fish, plant, substrate, tank size, filter, etc. It took a lot of efforts and it costed more than how much I expected.

I have 2 types of fish in my tank, the panda cory and the harlequin rasbora. I also added aquatic plant, which is Anubias barteri. I put white sand as my substrate. I also added 4 large stones, 2 two of which are coral-shaped, into which the plants are attached.

Panda Cory

Scientific name	Corydoras panda
Common name	Panda cory Panda corydora Panda catfish
Family	Callichthyidae
Origin	Peru
Social	Peaceful, schooling fish
Tank Level	Bottom-dwelling
Minimum Tank Size	10 gallon
Diet	Omnivore
Breeding	Egg-layer
Care	Intermediate
pH	6.0 to 7.0
Hardness	2 to 12 dGH
Temperature	20 to 25 °C
Life span	3-5 years
Maximum size	2 inches

Harlequin rasbora

Scientific name	Trigonostigma heteromorpha
Common name	Harlequin rasbora Red rasbora
Family	Cyprinidae
Origin	Malaysia & Singapore
Social	Peaceful, suitable for community tank
Tank Level	Middle to top-dwelling
Minimum Tank Size	10 gallon
Diet	Omnivore
Breeding	Egglayer
Care	Intermediate
pH	6.0 to 7.5
Hardness	Up to 12 dGH
Temperature	23 to 28 °C
Life span	3-4 years
Maximum size	2 inches

Anubias barteri

Water Parameters: One of the reasons anubias care is easy is due to the fact that aquarium water conditions are consistent with those for a community freshwater tank, and can even be a bit broader:

Aquarium pH: 6.5 – 7.8
Water Temperature: 72 – 78 Degrees Fahrenheit
Appropriate Tank Size: Small to Large

Lighting Requirements: Another reason anubias care is easy is because its lighting needs are simple. Anubias Barteri can thrive is a wide range of lighting conditions from low light to higher levels of light. In low light tanks, meaning 1.8 to 3 watts per gallon, anubias plants will grow slowly. At higher lighting levels, anubias plants may grow more quickly, but will also be more susceptible to algae growth on the tops of their leaves.

Planting Methods: Anubias plants can grow in aquarium gravel, aquarium substrate, attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations. While aquarium gravel may be adequate, anubias plants seem to do much better when planted in nutrient rich substrate or when attached to porous rocks or driftwood. My personal preference is substrate. Another aspect of anubias care relates to planting. When planting Anubias Barteri its important to not completely bury the rhizome. Instead, make sure the rhizome is on top of the substrate so that the rhizome visible to the eye.

Do you want to set up your own fish tank?

If you want to set up your own fish tank too, here are some of things you need to consider.

1. What types of fish do you want to get?
2.   If you plan to have 2 or more fish, will they be compatible with each other?
3.   What size of tank is needed for your chosen type/s of fish?
4. Does your fish need plants inside the tank? If so, what type of aquatic plants  is/are needed?
5. What type of filtration, lighting, and decorations do your fish and aquatic plants need?
6. What type of feeding and maintenance is required for your fish?
7. Are you willing to invest time and money for the maintenance of your fish tank?

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