aquarium fish care and tips

Aquarium Fish Care and Tips:

• Do not over crowd the aquarium.
• Feed the fishes at one specific time.
• Do not lift-move the aquarium when filled with water.
• Do not tap the glass.
• Switch on the room light first and then aquarium light and switch off the aquarium light first and then room light.
• Don't spray and insecticide near the aquarium.
• Give plenty of live food and vary the diet.
• Sufficient light is required while feeding the fish, most fish do not feed in dark.
• When fishes are constantly gasping at the water surface, noxious gases may be present, increase, aeration, decrease the number of fishes, provide more oxygenating plant and change 25% to 30% of water.
• Do not over feed the fishes.
• Surplus and uneaten food should always be removed or otherwise decomposition sets in.
• Do not overfeed the fishes.
• Do not expose fish to sudden glare.
• Ensure that there are ample number of plants with healthy growth and sufficient light.
• Moderately green water is healthy for fish but change the water if it turns cloudly or yellow.
• Remove excess bottom sediments.
• Remove the dead fish, dead leaves and snails.
• Never use table salt but use sea all when required.
• Never handle fish with dry hands, use a net or a wet cloth.