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Top Aquarium Fish Tank Tips
September 25, 2009 by JustJuwel
Setting up a fish tank is not as simple as getting a container, putting in water and then stocking it with fish. But the process does not need to get overly complicated as well. If you really want a thriving aquatic environment with healthy water dwelling creatures under you care, it might do you well to follow these tips on how to achieve that.
1. Research first on the most preferable types of fish tank equipments and paraphernalia. Try to find out everything about everything when it comes to filters, safe décors to use, and even kinds of fish that can be grouped safely together in a tank. Asking other aquarium hobbyists for recommendations is also a good way to go about this task.
2. Installing gravel filters is highly recommended. These can trap the wastes underneath while keeping tank looking clean. However, it might also be a great idea if you install a filter outside the tank too. This will not only keep the water clear, but can prolong the life of your fish and aquatic plants as well.
3. Try to choose the quietest air pumps for your air bubble and filtrations systems. Sound does carry over water, you know. So choosing air pumps with quieter motors can make life peaceful for both you and your aquatic pets. Try to clean the motor every time you clean the fish tank (about once a month or once every 3 weeks,) but clean with water only. The last thing you need is soap or detergent suds running through your bubble and filtrations systems.
4. Try to avoid using colored gravel. Although these are not classified as toxic to aquatic pets, there are still artificial chemicals embedded within that can make your fish sick.
5. Acquiring aquarium décor or other fish tank equipments that produces extra bubbles is a good move. This will provide more oxygen for your aquatic pets.
6. When setting up a fish tank, allow the water to cycle for a few days before actually putting whatever water dwelling creature you plan to take care of. This will give the water to balance out its pH level and distribute evenly the chemicals and salts you may have added in the water. This is especially true if you are setting up a marine (salt water) aquarium.
7. Get fish, aquarium plants and other water dwelling creatures only at reputable pet stores. And try to quarantine them separately for about 2 weeks before introducing them to the tank. Quarantining your new pets will help keep possible diseases and contagion at bay.
