| Keeping a clean and debris free environment is | | | | remove too much of the water when engaging in |
| the key to have health fish inside your aquarium. | | | | a water change. It's considered by most |
| Replacing fish tank water will prevent a lot of dirt | | | | professionals to change a small percentage of |
| building up which leads to added pressure on the | | | | water as to not disturb the life inside the tank. |
| filters and pumps. All it takes is for these | | | | Little and often is the rule here. Taking the fish |
| systems to struggle and fail and for you not to | | | | out of there natural environment too often may |
| realize for a few days, your fish are in big trouble. | | | | cause them physical or mental damage. |
| When fish tank water is first placed into the fish | | | | Saltwater and Freshwater (marine and tropical) |
| tank, it needs to be checked for various levels, | | | | fish tanks both require different water treatment. |
| such as PH and salinity (for marine / saltwater | | | | Decide which type of fish you would like to keep |
| life). Fish tank water needs to replicate the natural | | | | and review the various details that are to be |
| environment these species would live in. It's | | | | taken when treating the fish tank water. |
| important to seek professional advice about the | | | | There are various fish that can help keep algae at |
| specific species you are interested in keeping. | | | | bay (keeping the pressure of the pumps), which |
| After setting up your fish tank aquarium, it is vital | | | | are available are most fish pet shops. It's |
| to consistently change the water. Remember to | | | | recommended to have a couple in large tanks. |
| always wash your hands before entering the | | | | These species of fish will eat the algae, this |
| environment (water). Even the slightest elements | | | | doesn't mean you don't have to frequently |
| on your hands can alter the levels in the water, | | | | change the water, but they are very helpful in |
| causing damaging effects. | | | | cleaning the tank and keeping tank water clear. |
| A common mistake for aquarium owners is to | | | | |