Aquarium fish are wonderful to look at. You can get hours of
enjoyment watching them dart across the tank and in and out of plants and caves. But they do require a great deal
of care and attention to thrive. Your fish will be with you for a long time. In order for them to survive and
survive well, you will have to keep your tank happy and healthy. When operating a tropical fish aquarium, there are
a few things to be aware of so that you don’t lose your fish.
Regularly clean your tank – Even with a filter, tanks are not self-cleaning. Filters can
get overloaded especially if you have too many fish in the tank too soon. Starting with a few fish allows the tank
environment to settle into a fish-friendly mode starting with the nitrogen cycle that eliminates ammonia from the
Choose fish that can coexist together
– All fish are not docile. Some are actually
bullying. If you get a small fish that likes to fight and mix them with another fish that likes to be
friendly, you won’t have the nice fish very long. He may find his way on the menu. Investigate which fish are
going to get along.
Examine fish before buying – You don’t want to mix sickly fish with healthy fish. Fish with
spots that are not common may have the “ick.” Likewise, fish that are swimming on the bottom in the tank at the pet
store, are probably suffering from some sort of ailment.
Don’t over feed your fish – A fish swims to the top of the tank a lot but it is not always
to get food. Whether pellets or flakes, fish only need to eat a few pieces twice a day. Any more than that and it
will fall to the bottom and dirty the tank over time. Overeating can also cause illness or even death in
Acclimatise the fish to the tank environment first time it is
brought in – It is never a good idea to
dump your fish into the new tank water. The shock may kill them. Instead, add aquarium water to your fish bowl one
cup at a time so the fish can get used to it. After about ten minutes or so and a few cups of tank water, your fish
will be ready to dive right in.
Give them light – Fish need light just like we do. Fish need light about eight
hours a day. To be sure that the light stays on and doesn’t cause any trouble, turn it on when you get home. You
can set a timer if you are afraid that you might fall asleep. Don’t leave the light on 24 hours a day.
Using fluorescent lights can simulate natural light
without heating up the tank. Regular light bulbs get hot and also blow out easier.
What do fish need? They need food, light, clean water and room to move. Sounds
like people, huh? To maintain a healthy tank and healthy fish, learn to take care of their environment from the