Regardless
of whether a person is stocking 125 gallon fish tanks or providing décor
to a 1,000 gallon tank, there are several things that should be watched
for in order to avoid making costly mistakes.
• Moving too fast – Rushing things is one of the biggest
mistakes that people can make. Because the lives of your fish depend
on your understanding of their living arrangements, it is best to
take some time to consider what needs to be done before you actually
go out and do it.
• Overcrowding – Think about going to the grocery store
the day before Thanksgiving. Not a pleasant thought, is it? The way
you feel on this day is the same way fish feel when placed in their
tanks with not enough room to get around. Just as people need room,
so do fish.
Although 125 gallon fish tanks are far from being the smallest, care
should still be taken to ensure that they will provide enough room
to the fish and plants that need it.