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The facts are fish do not like to live in dirty
water you need to resolve this small problem before it becomes a big
problem.
The solution is really simple, get your self a
power filter, they are not expensive and can save you a lot of money.
It’s a self cleaning system that really works. It
gets rid of chemicals, dirt, odor, discoloration, and impurities in the water and this can
avoid fish diseases.
The only negative is, you need to keep a close eye
on how often you change the filters. However if you change the filters every 3 to 4 weeks
then you will have no problems.
The filters you would be advised to throw away. By
following this system I can think of no reason why you should not have happy, healthy
fish.
How to maintain an aquarium and what is
Algae?
Algae, is something to be taken seriously, it can
damage the most attractive tank and it is difficult to ignore.
An algae can spoil your fish aquarium experience,
even if you have the most beautiful fish in your aquarium.
Algae is a form of seaweed, it comes in many
different colours depending on the country you are residing. The picture to the left is
a red algae that was discovered in Hawaii.
However, there is a simple and quick way to solve this problem, you
can get a product called plecostomus It is well known in the industry as an algae eater and this
will keep your tank clean.
If you choose not to get this product then you
will have to remove the algae physically. There are lots of utensils to do this and
can vary by cost.
It is important to bear in mind that algae blossoms in the sun.
If your tank is exposed to the sunlight for a couple of hours a day it can cause problems
than if you tank is in the shade.
You can avoid strong smells by changing your
filter on a regular basis.
Unclear Water
If you find you have unclear water this is a
indication that your over feeding your fish. You only need to feed your fish two to three
times a day and limit it to three to five minutes in one session.
If you can afford it by using bottled water or filtered water, this
has proved to very sucessful for many fish keepers.
It is a little expensive but can save you a
lot of money in the long term.
How often should you change your
water?
It is recommend that you change the water every
two weeks to be on the safe side.
You can do this by using a siphon. Remove twenty
percent of the water with a siphon, put one end in the tank and the other in your lips
and suck its as simple as that.
The moment the water starts to run, allow some of it to drain away in
another container.
Now you need to clean the inside of the aquarium,
with a soft cloth or sponge. Be careful not to scratch the aquarium. Be cautious not to use a
scraper, this can damage acrylic aquariums.
If you have any
decorations soak them in hot water and little bit of salt. Clean them with a soft cloth or
sponge.
It is important not to use soap or any
detergents of any kind, this will kill the fish very rapidly.
When you are refilling your tank keep a close eye on the
temperature of the water to suit your fishes needs.
Aquarium
maintenance is a essential part of keeping fish and not to be ignored if you want to
have beautiful freshwater aquariums.
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