| A clean aquarium is the best habitat for all | | | | the water as frequently as it should. |
| freshwater aquarium fish. Your fish and plants will live | | | | Many aquariums experts recommend cleaning the |
| a longer, healthy life in a clean aquarium, providing | | | | ornaments and the fish tank glass every two weeks. |
| you with years of enjoyment. The best system to | | | | This will prevent algae from building up on them. If |
| keep an aquarium healthy and sparkling is a regular | | | | the aquarium is made from acrylic, it should be |
| system. Freshwater aquarium maintenance is simply | | | | cleaned weekly. |
| having a regular schedule of activities that you follow | | | | Whenever you are cleaning your aquarium, check |
| faithfully is the surest way to have clear water and | | | | your mechanical items and make sure they are |
| healthy, active fish. | | | | functioning properly. Your air pump is important to |
| It is vital that you use the proper equipment to | | | | ensure the water of your aquarium is adequately |
| maintain your aquarium. Fish and other aquatic animals | | | | oxygenated. Your filter needs to be circulating the |
| and plants are sensitive to changes in their | | | | water through it in order to keep the water clear and |
| environment, and it is important that you follow | | | | the toxins out. |
| some basic principles. | | | | The most important freshwater aquarium |
| Never use household cleaners to clean your fish tank. | | | | maintenance you can do to keep your tank clean and |
| These are deadly to your fish. No matter how well | | | | your fish healthy is to perform scheduled partial |
| you rinse, these chemicals leave a residue that is | | | | water changes. This is vital for the health of your |
| toxic to aquatic life. | | | | ecosystem. An aquarium is a closed ecosystem. |
| One tip for keeping your aquarium clean is to keep | | | | Whatever is put in to it stays in it until you remove it. |
| the water supply clean. A dirty pump is not going to | | | | Waste and toxins do build up and the only way to |
| fill your aquarium with clean water. A good, clean | | | | keep the environment safe and healthy is to change |
| filter is vital to the life of your aquarium's ecosystem. | | | | the water and vacuum the gravel or sand to remove |
| However, a clean filter does not mean a spotless | | | | excess waste. |
| filter. Your filter media contains good bacteria that | | | | When you replace the water in your tanks, whether |
| help to break down toxins and waste in your | | | | during partial water changes, or just adding new |
| aquarium. Removing all of the bacteria can allow | | | | water to replace what has evaporated, always use a |
| harmful levels of things like ammonia to develop in | | | | water conditioner. Water conditioners not only |
| your water. Gently rinsing your filter media on a | | | | remove chlorine from tap water, but they will also |
| regular basis should be all it needs. Your filter | | | | help remove other impurities such as excess |
| manufacturer will provide a suggested maintenance | | | | ammonia. Remember to read the instructions on |
| schedule for you to follow. This will prevent you from | | | | every product you use. |
| cleaning it too often and harming the bacteria | | | | Make sure you keep a regular maintenance schedule, |
| balance, or too seldom, allowing to great a build up of | | | | treat your aquarium with love and it will flourish. |
| waste in the media, which will prevent it from cycling | | | | |