AQUARIU DO’S AND DON’TS

 DO’S


  • Have your tap water tested for alkalinity, nitrate, pH, and phosphate to ensure that it is acceptable for aquarium use.

  • Buy the largest aquarium have space for or you can afford because larger aquariums are easier to maintain.

  • Let a newly set up aquarium run at least for 2 to 3 complete days before purchasing your first fish.

  • Again, test the aquarium water for ammonia, pH, and nitrite before adding any new fishes.

  • Always acclimate your new fish purchases before actually introducing them to your aquarium.

  • Research all animals before making a purchase to ensure you have the right environment, food, and skills to maintain them.

  • Research every equipment before making a purchase to ensure it suits your setup and tank inhabitants.

  • Keep change 10% of your aquarium water once a week or 25% in every two weeks. Water that you replace should be of the same temperature as the aquarium water.

  • Always treat tap water with a water conditioner for neutralizing chlorine and ammonia before adding it to the aquarium.

  • Changing filter cartridges at least once a month is a must. Also, Keep checking them weekly and rinse as needed.

  • Inspect your fish on a regular basis for health. A good time of doing this is the feeding time.

  • Feed your fish with a variety of pellet, flake, and frozen foods to ensure that they are getting proper nutrition.

  • Always buy schooling fish like barbs, tetras, rasboras and danios in groups of 6 or more to make sure that their health and well-being is perfectly fine.

DON’TS

  • Do not completely tear down your aquarium for cleaning purposes. This will hinder the biological balance giving you disastrous results.

  • Avoid more than 25% water changes as larger water changes can put serious stress on your fish and upset the overall balance in your aquarium.

  • Don’t keep the aquarium light on 24/7. This not only troubles your fish but also leads to excessive algae growth.

  • Never place your aquarium close to a sunny window or in a drafty location.

  • Don’t make an impulsive fish purchase. Make sure that they won’t outgrow your tank, are always compatible with the existing tank inhabitants and that you have the right equipment, food, and skills to maintain them and then only buy one.

  • Don’t let stored water to enter your aquarium while adding new fishes.

  • Do not add too many fishes at one time, especially in newly set up aquariums.

  • Never overstock your aquarium.

  • Don’t buy equipment like aquarium tank cover based on price only. Properly ensure that it does the job you are expecting it to do and lasts your expectations.

  • Don’t use harsh aquarium cleaning solutions because they can hinder your sih health forever.

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