Aquarium Care Tips

Aquariums require very little daily attention as compared to maintaining other pets. In fact, aquarium care is not a complicated task and maintaining it is quite an easy task if certain things are taken care of in advance.

Although you can fill the tank with ordinary water, experts recommend conditioning of water as ordinary water has a high presence of chlorine and other dissolved gases. Water can be easily conditioned by pouring it in the tank and keeping it there for a week before you introduce any fish into the tank. There are also some chemicals available in the market that can remove chloramine and chlorine from the water.

Fish feeding is an integral part of aquarium care and plays an important role in maintaining the health of fish. When it comes to feeding fish, make sure that they are fed properly on a daily basis and on time. You can use dissolving feeders that come in different sizes ranging from three-day feeders to fourteen-day feeders. A dissolving feeder slowly dissolves in a specified period of time and releases food to the fish. You just have to drop these feeders into the aquarium and let them perform their function.

Fish require feeding 2 to 3 times a day. Uneaten food decreases the quality of water thereby causing cloudiness in the tank. It also contributes to rapid algae growth, hence overfeeding the fish should be avoided. Alternating feedings among frozen, freeze-dried, flake and pelleted foods can definitely provide a balanced diet for your fish.

Aquarium lights need not be working all the time unless the aquarium has live plants. You can switch on the light while observing or feeding the fish. Room lights are sufficient for keeping fish active throughout the day. If the aquarium lights are kept on for a long time, then it can lead to unsightly algae growth. You can also install an electric timer so that fish in the aquarium get a consistent dark or light cycle.

You should also take out some time each day to inspect or observe your aquarium fish. Make sure that all  fish are breathing and swimming properly. It will take some time and experience to observe these habits of your fishes but daily observation can provide the much needed experience.

You should also keep a check on the equipment such as heaters and filters that you have installed in the aquarium. At feeding time, you should look at the thermometer to make sure that are no fluctuations in the temperature. Sudden change in temperatures can cause stress and often cause disease outbreaks in fish. Ensure that all other equipment is turned on and is operating properly. All these observations will take only a few seconds and will definitely prevent a disaster.

You can also buy a service maintenance kit that contains all the necessary items for proper aquarium care. Nutrients are formed in the aquarium over a period of time that reduces water quality. Therefore, it is necessary to dilute the aquarium water regularly so that nutrients remain at a safe level. When you are cleaning the aquarium, there is no need to remove the fish. Removing and then again reintroducing the fish is very much stressful for them. However, under any circumstances, the water that is inside the aquarium should not be disturbed too much. Cleaning debris often will avoid it from floating on the water surface. Use the fish net to remove as much as debris you can.

Here are some aquarium care tips:
* Take special care of the fish by feeding them at the right time
* Regularly checking the equipment that is attached to the aquarium
* Routine maintenance must be carried out every 2-3 months