Having a mini aquarium on your desktop to gaze at can be a great stress-reliever. It is discreet but also serves as a great visual feature in your home or office. The great thing about smaller fish tanks are that the maintenance and cost is low, which offers you a great introduction into the wonderful world of fish keeping.

Once you get a hang of keeping a small tank, you’ll eventually want to upgrade to bigger tanks and of course, better view!

Deciding

First, you’ll need to choose between a saltwater or freshwater desktop aquarium. The most essential way to choose which type of tank to have is to know which ones will provide you with the fish that you want to have. If you are looking to own a goldfish, for example, you’ll want to stick to the freshwater tanks. On the other hand, if you would love to own a clownfish, go with the salt water. If you have no idea what types of fish you would like to own, then take the time to check out a few species to determine which ones may just work the best for your needs and desires.

You should also realize that there are differences in these fish tanks. The freshwater desktop aquarium is one which will be easier to maintain (no salt to deal with here!) It will also offer a higher amount of fish in its tank. Of course, it also provides for you the ability to purchase the least expensive types of fish around too. If you are looking for something a little more challenging and more rewarding too, consider the saltwater desktop aquarium. Although they do require more work on your part, you get a wider range of fish to choose from. You also will have the ability to create your own little ocean full of all sorts of different ocean life in it.

Consider things like your budget and the amount of time that you have available to take care of these fish. You may also want to consider the amount of room that you have for the fish tank. While you can have a smaller salt water aquarium, many people are looking to have a much larger aquarium. This is quite normal yet requires that much more attention and needs. Weigh your choices carefully so that you can find the right choice for your needs. If you do go with the salt water aquarium, you will find a wide range of options ready and waiting for you to learn about.