Sunday 20 May 2012

Keeping Fish Tanks Clean and Healthy


"Keeping Fish Tanks Clean and Healthy"," Fish are good pets; they're quiet, they're clean and they are beautiful and watching them provides relaxation and stress relief.


You may choose from either freshwater or saltwater fish tanks.
 The pets you can keep in these fish tanks will provide you with relaxation and of course, their natural beauty.


Fish tank maintenance begins with prevention.
 Having too many fish in the same tank causes overcrowding and can make for an unhealthy environment for your fish.
 No matter how many fish you are keeping, you will need to set a regular cleaning schedule for your fish tanks.
 One way to aid in the cleaning of your tank is to avoid any over feeding.
 You also want to remove any dead leaves that resulted from live plants inside your fish tank.
 This algae can be removed with a scraper or algae magnet.
 A filtration system is an important part of tank maintenance, since this keeps the water clean.
 You'll also need to clean your gravel or any other substrate you're using in your aquarium a minimum of once per month.
 In the case of the filter medium being worn out, then it should be replaced.
 This bacteria aids in the breaking down of ammonia and helps to balance the nitrates that are in the tank.
 Also, about once a month, you should check the ph balance of the water in your fish tank.


When it comes to cleaning the sides of your tank, don't use soap or detergent "" this leaves behind residues which can sicken or even kill your fish.
 You can wash the sides of the tank with this solution and soak all accessories in it for 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly before refilling and placing your fish back into the tank.
 You'll also be able to enjoy a better view of your fish through a well-cleaned tank "" and what's the point of keeping fish if you can't enjoy them?


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