Helpful Hints For Starting A Small Aquarium (10-20 Gallons)
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Best helpful hints for starting and maintaning a smaller aquarium
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1.
Add only 1 fish per gallon of water
4 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
2.
Dont over clean the tank
A healthy tank will have a little algae which is good for the fish to eat - The filter should clean out most of the waste - the aquarium will naturally adjust to a healthy environment with just a little housekeeping and the fish will be alot calmer and will live longer.
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
3.
add a water conditioner
helps fish health by maintaining their slime coat and reduces shock from water changes
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
4.
Change the filter at least once a month - no more than twice
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
5.
Avoid adding snails
They reproduce so fast that soon you could have hundreds of baby snalls - if you by chance get them - buy a clown loach - they love to munch on snails and will keep them at bay!
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
6.
Don't mix goldfish with tropical fish
tropical fish require a heater - the tropicals will die of shock without heat and the goldfish will die with too much heat
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
7.
Rinse everything that is going to be exposed to the fish!
don't use soaps - they will hurt the fish - rinse everything well with water -tank-plants-rocks & gravel as they can have contaminates on them from the manufacturers
3 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
8.
Tropical Fish Must Have a Heater !
Tropicals come from warmer waters - cold temperatures will cause them to get sick and die - or commit suicide by jumping from the tank
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
9.
Don't mix community fish with aggressive fish
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
10.
Always leave a little of the original tank water when adding new water
maintains a healthy bacteria colony essential for natural water ph balance
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
11.
Float new fish in the original bag for 30 min. to temp balance the fish
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
12.
Gently stir the rocks occasionally to dispace accumulating waste to filter
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
13.
Optimum temperature should be around 73 degrees
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
14.
keep aquarium away from direct sunlight
Algae thrives on direct sunlight and your aquarium will soon be covered in algae!
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
15.
Always use a a clorine eliminator
2 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
16.
Buy a cover for your aquarium
Reduces evaporation and some popular fish are jumpers when startled or water quality starts to degrade
1 point - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
17.
add decorative plants for fish to hide
1 point - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
18.
Don't over feed or your tank will get dirty faster
feed just a small pinch of flakes or granules a day - remember what goes in must come out!
1 point - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
19.
Let your water filter for at least 3 days before adding fish
1 point - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
20.
Add a bubble stone for exta oxygen
0 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
21.
Provide a background
lessons the stress of fish so they feel safe
0 points - added 14 years ago by working-girl-usa -
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