For tropical fish, add non-iodized salt and adjust the temperature. This can be done with a pH test kit and reagents available at most pet stores. Fish shouldbe gradually acclimated to the new aquarium. Float bag for twenty to thirty minutes, then add water from the aquarium, and float for another five minutes before releasing the fish. A full hood should be used to prevent fish from jumping.
Most hoods come equipped with either a fluorescent or incadescent light.
Both work well on aquariums, but low wattage bulbs should be used with incadescent fixtures to minimize the increase in water temperature. This can easily be doubled, but losses may occur in the event of a power failure. There are several types of food available and most fish will eagerly accept flake foods such as Tetra-Min, but others will require frozen such as brine shrimp or live such as glass worms. The fish should only be fed once per day. It is better to feed too little than too much.