13. Adding the Water Clean the aquarium with fresh and clean water without using any kind of detergent. Once properly cleaned, fill the aquarium with water. If the fish tank does not have a floating base, place polystyrene tiles underneath to stop the bottom and the sand from coming into contact. Use a fresh bucket […]
Testing Put in the lighting and plug in the heater once the tank is full. Keep checking the temperature periodically and adjust the heater temperature to the optimum level. Ensure that the pH and the water hardness are suitable for the fish variety you will introduce in the tank. If not, add the suitable chemicals […]
Buy the aquarium tank of the desired size from a suitable aquarium supplies shop. Preparing the Tank Install the tank at the desired location. Next, wash the tank thoroughly with water and dry it. Fix some background paper on the back of the tank. Attach heating cables carefully to the tank. Position plates at different […]
Site Selection for Your Aquarium You must choose a proper site for your aquarium, a place from where it is visible and adds to the d cor of your room. Select a site with ample light and fresh air, but away from the heating source of the room. Moreover, the site must be easily accessible […]
Material to Make the Aquarium Glass aquariums are very popular and widely available. The only drawback is that they are heavy to carry when filled with water. Check them for breakage before buying a piece. Plexiglas tanks are light, easy to carry and come in different shapes. They hardly suffer breakage, but are a little […]
10. Selecting the Aquarium Tank The choice of the aquarium tank depends on your budget, space available for housing the aquarium and to some extent, the type of fish you want to keep. Contrary to popular belief, large tanks are easier to maintain, provide greater surface area for waste disposal, and help maintain a stable […]
This heater prevents fluctuations in water temperatures. Maintaining an aquarium heater can ensure steady water temperature that is most suitable for fish in your aquarium. Species Compatibility Fish in your aquarium need to live in harmony. There are specific species that remain perfectly compatible with one another. Choosing such compatible species can promote healthy living […]
Aquarium Stand Use a specially made aquarium stand, as it can hold an aquarium well in place. Aquariums are considerably heavy and using improper stands can prove dangerous and cause unnecessary mess all around. Your aquarium stand should be stable and sturdy, well capable of holding the weight of your aquarium. Normally, aquarium shops sell […]
Size of Aquarium Tank An aquarium tank should be large enough to contain a minimum of thirty gallons of water. Small tanks do not prove beneficial as small changes in water chemistry can cause substantial effects on fish. Water chemistry changes do not affect the water of large tanks as easily. Different fish grow to […]