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A proper aquarium
Not a goldfish bowl or a brandy glass, you need a proper, dedicated, fish tank. One that has been built for the purpose of keeping fish. Just a dedicated aquarium will have the required seals to stop it leaking and keep it safe.

A filter
Under gravel, internal or external. Under gravel filters could be difficult to change, so for a smaller tank go for an internal filter, which hangs on the side of the glass, whereas for a larger tank an external filter is a must. These have much larger capacities than internal filters, are simpler to change and should do the job much better.

A heater
Unless you are keeping goldfish (which should never be in a heated tank), you should have some suitable underwater heater to keep the water temperature steady and constant. What temperature will depend on your fish, some requiring a slightly higher temperature than others.

An air pump
Some filters have venturis fitted to them to add air to the outflow, however if the filter starts to run slowly then this does not produce enough air movement. So a straightforward air pump, with an air stone or similar to produce a curtain or steady stream of bubbles, is an indispensable.

A tank scraper
Even with plenty of cleaning fish, your glass might get dirty. Or if you are keeping egg layers they may lay their eggs on the side of the tank and you will need a scraper to remove them to a safer place. Either a magnetic scraper, or better still one with a holder for a sharp blade that could also be used to move and place plants in the bottom of the tank.

A background
They may look like they are there for a childish addition, but by putting a backing on the back of the tank you are giving your fish several privacy and actually making them more comfortable!

Gravel or sand
Some washed gravel or sand is needed to line the bottom of the tank. What you use will depend on how you want the tank to look and the needs of your inhabitants. But a layer of an inch or two will provide a beautiful base and somewhere for various fish to dig and even hide.

Plants
I do not like plastic plants and always go for the real ones. Yes, they may not last forever, but they help to keep the water clean by using the fish wastes as their own food! And feed them occasionally with fish tank plant food and they will last longer than you expect.

A gravel cleaner
All of that gravel and sand will not keep itself clean, you will need to syphon up the dirt with a special syphon. And not merely a piece of plastic – only the proper equipment does the job properly!

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