Showing posts with label aquarium fish care and tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label aquarium fish care and tips. Show all posts

Sunday, June 8, 2014

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.