Learning how to start an aquarium has been a gradual process for me. Starting off from a mere few gallons to magnitudes more today. Aquarium keeping is a way of life.
Today's tip is drawn from my own experience. When starting out, it's easy to get excited and piece together an aquarium like a puzzle. However, adding everything at once is the perfect recipe for disaster as huge ammonia spikes occur, stressing fish and leading to worse consequences.
Mistakes are always going to be made when starting out, getting the water quality right for your pets will get easier over time but there are some fish that will be very sensitive to water parameters. This is why it's recommended to start out with "hardy fish", these types of fish will thrive in various water conditions allowing new owners to get into the swing of things.