Fish Aquarium
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Preparing Tropical Fish Aquariums Before Adding Fish
Owning tropical fish can be a fun and enjoyable hobby for anyone, especially those with children who want pets that they know aren't going to growl or snap at the kids! They're relatively easy to care for and don't need to be walked, groomed, or scooped up after. But as easy as they are to take care of there are some things you need to do in order to prepare tropical fish aquariums before you actually add any fish. Just buying one and filling it with water isn't enough for your fish to be happy and healthy in any way. So what do you need to do to tropical fish aquariums for them to be ready for your new pets?
For one thing most tropical fish aquariums have been sitting around for some time or have been packed in boxes to get sent to your pet supply store. They're usually pretty dusty or even dirty when you get them home; if they're used of course they'll need to be cleaned under any circumstances. But one mistake that many people make with tropical fish aquariums is using harsh cleansers or bleach to get them clean. Any cleanser you use and especially bleach is going to leave a residue no matter how much you rinse and wipe it away, and this residue is going to be very bad for your fish. A damp rag and lots of hot water is usually best for cleaning tropical fish aquariums, and remember that acrylic ones can't be scraped with a straight edge the way you can scrape glass as this will scratch them. Avoid steel wool rags and pads.
It's also important to prepare your decorations and any wood you're going to add to tropical fish aquariums. Sometimes the substrate or gravel you purchase will have dirt and debris, so put it in a bucket and fill it with water just enough to cover everything. Give this a stir and let it sit overnight; the next day, empty out the water and then add more, stirring it again. Repeat this process until the water is clear and this will tell you that all that residue is gone and you can now add the substrate to your tank.
Of course adding your accessories to your tropical fish aquariums is also important. You want to attach your filter and your heater and make sure they're both working properly, and give them a few days to treat the water in the tank, before adding fish to any tropical fish aquariums. Even if the tap water you've added feels warm to you it's important that you get an accurate temperature reading, and that your pH levels and other chemicals are healthy for your fish.
If you do all of these things before adding fish to tropical fish aquariums and then work to maintain it after with regular cleaning, maintenance, and a check of the water chemicals, you're sure to have happy and healthy fish.
About the Author
John Hubert is a researcher of tropical fish and has recently published an ebook covering Caring For Fish Aquariums. It is recommended you also check out his site on Tropical Fish Aquariums.
How can you transport aquarium fish long distances?
My friend is moving, and driving 8-9 hours from Ohio to upstate New York. How can he transport his aquarium fish safely?
A) Packing fish
- use double bags in case the inner one leaks
- tie off the pointed ends with rubber bands or taped back to create round corners (small fish may get into corners & become crushed or suffocated)
- bag width should be at least twice fish length
- Bag should be at least 3 times as deep as wide, for adequate air space
- adults of territorial species & fish larger than 6 cm should be packed separately
- plastic jars can be used instead of bags, easier to open en-route to allow fresh air in
- if using water from the existing tank, check ammonia & nitrite levels are zero & nitrates as low as possible
- if existing tank water quality not that ideal, use about 2/3 tank water & 1/3 new water in the packing containers
- suggest to put a bit of zeolite in packing containers to remove ammonia excreted by fish in transit
- put enough water in the containers, about 3 times fish body depth and add some stress coat conditioner
- aerate the water in the containers vigorously for several minutes before adding fish and use as deep a bag as possible. If possible, get the local shop or someone with an oxygen tank to fill the containers with oxygen. You can also use your airpump to inflate the bags, better than nothing. Never inflate by blowing into the bag, your air is 'used' air that already has oxygen removed by your lungs.
- seal the bags tightly while trapping as much air as possible
- place the bags in a dark & opaque insulated container, pack empty spaces with newspapers or bags filled with air to serve as padding to prevent the fish bags from sliding around
B) During the journey
- get to the destination as fast as possible. It is the time taken, not the distance, that is important in transporting fish
- don't be tempted to keep peeking at the fish. It'll stress them more to have light repeatedly flashing into their eyes
- only open the containers if you think they need fresh air, jars are more ideal than bags for this purpose
C) Finally there
- Get them unpacked as soon as possible, but keep them in the transport containers in a darkened area to let them calm down (just a very quick visual check that they're still ok)
- once in the new tank, keep the tank lights off and don't feed immediately. The fishes will take a few days or at least a day to recover from the stress of travelling.
It is quite likely there will be some fish loss on the way, but hopefully this can be minimised. Good luck to your friend & his fishes!
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