12 Responsible Pet Ownership

COSTS FISH

What Finley

will cost youYour choice of three different aquaria (marine, brackish water and freshwater) will determine much of the cost of your aquarium. We price here the tropical freshwater aquarium, a good starting point for the beginner.

Fish (for example Tiger Barb, Zebra Danio, Red Oscar, Siamese Fighter, Angel Fish, Swordtail, Guppy, Discus, Platy and the Sailfin Molly) from R15 each

Fish tank (smaller tanks require more maintenance than bigger tanks)

Substrate/gravel R50

Thermometer/heater combo R70

Aeration pumpfrom R50

Decorative backdrop (self-adhesive) R20 per meter

Water pH treatment R60

Net R30

Rocks/plants from R5

Hideaways from R50

Not shown: • Nitrate remover R85

• Filter from R70

• Timer switch R80

• Water purifier R60

• Fluorescent lighting R100

• Antifungal treatment R70

• Bucket (exclusively for changing water) R60

• General food tonic/supplement R70

Scrubbingbrush R20

Sponge for general cleaning R20

Dry fish food R60

Disclaimer: Prices collected early 2012. Please note that this is only a guideline.