Fish Tank Care – Keeping Your Aquatic Pets Healthy
May 27, 2009 by JustJuwel
For people who are fond of fish and other aquatic pets, it is very important to know exactly how to take care of their habitat, specifically aquariums. Juwel fish tanks are some of the most popular aquariums in the market today as they are not only functional but also decorative. Caring for Juwel fish tanks or any other kind of aquariums should always be on top of the list of every pet fish owner as it is essential in keeping aquatic animals healthy and enable them to live longer.
Generally, fish tanks should be cleaned at least once a week or oftener, depending on their size and the number of fish inhabiting inside. Juwel fish tanks are designed with internal heating and built in filters which make it easier to clean and maintain. As a pet owner, though, you should still always check the color of the water as well as the general condition of the fishes inside the aquarium. The PH level of the water inside the fish tank should be constant so as not to cause any distress on the fish as well as on whatever live plants are inside it.
When cleaning tanks and aquariums, you should first take out the fish in individual plastic container filled with clean water but make sure that they will not be out of the aquarium for too long because they get very stressed when they are displaced from their habitat. You should use all the appropriate cleaning materials for the job, very harsh detergent that can leave residue which is detrimental to the health of the fish inhabiting the aquarium.
Contrary to popular knowledge, gravel should not be changed often because they will eventually become a habitat for good bacteria that aids in removing fish waste and other harmful elements that get inside the aquarium. You should refrain from cleaning it with water of any kind of liquid.
When you are replacing the water inside the fish tank, you should take out only 20-25% of the total volume so as not to create any imbalance for the fish that will cause them to get distressed. You should never put too much food inside the fish tank because there is the possibility that the fish will overfeed and they will get very sick which can lead to early death.
You should also make it a point to put plants inside the fish tank in order for the fish to have enough oxygen supply. However, you should be careful with what kind of plants you put inside so as not to harm the fishes’ health or disturb the balance inside their habitat.
