Let's not forget that having a aquarium coffee table is wonderful as long as we remember that we are cerating an entire mini ecosystem beneath our feet (ok, if you put your feet on the coffee table!) Here are a few tips to get you started on keeping your wonderful new tank healthy and it's fish happy.
Cycle the Aquarium
What does that mean? I want to watch the fish, not go for a bike ride 
Cycling your aquarium simply means giving the tank time to develop the benefical bacteria that will help to keep your fish alive. These bacteria help break down amonia which is generate by fish waste. To start, add 2-3 small fish to the tank for a few week with light feeding. The tank will build up amonia which will start the cycle. Once the initial cycle has started, you can slowly add more fish to the tank.
Water Changes
Each week you should drain 10-30% of the water in your tank and replace it with fresh water. If you are looking for a quick, easy way to drain and fill the tank, consider finding a Python water changer. They hook up to your fawcet and make draining and refilling very easy and mess free. If you have well water you may be able to simply adjust the tempterature to match the tank water and pump or pour it back in. If you have city water with chlorine, let the water set for a few days to a week in plastic water jugs to allow the chlorine to gas out of the water. You can add a dechlorinator to quickly treat tap water. Look for this at your local pet store.
Placement of Aquarium Coffee Table
Make sure you don't set your new aquarium coffee table in a place where it will get direct sun. This will cause your tank to have rapid alge growth which will not be a good think. Direct sunlight may also heat the tank to much.
If you are looking for a great e-book on how to start and keep a fish tank I'd suggest checking out, Click Here!
