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˙ūTaking Care of Aquarium Fish
Tropical fish are a superb pet to have in the house. They are very easy to take care of, so that even a young child can be put in charge of the fish tank, and the fish are undeniably soothing and relaxing to watch. Taking care of aquarium fish is easy and there are just a couple of things to think about. Tropical Fish Population Density Do not be tempted to overcrowd the fish tank with too many fish. The water will become dirty very quickly, which leads to sick fish or even dead fish. A rough guide is to provide one gallon of water for each inch of aquarium fish. So a one-gallon tank should, at most, hold two one-inch fish or one two-inch fish. It is always better to under-fill than to overfill because you can always add more later, so start smaller. Water Quality Very small aquariums can be kept clean without having to plug in a filter or an aerator. But you must still do some things to keep the aquarium fish clean and breathing. For cleanliness, there are naturally occurring bacteria that will help turn fish waste into inert chemicals. But you still have to change the tank water periodically. You should plan to change at least half of the water every month. Just scoop out one gallon of dirty water and replace it with clean, chemical-free water. If your regular tap water contains fluoride (a chemical used to help prevent tooth decay), you may want to use spring water instead of tap water, which can be found quick inexpensively at most grocery or convenience stores. Aquarium fish will also enjoy and benefit from a little green plant growing in their aqaurium. Pet stores almost always have a wide variety of water plants for just a dollar or two. Pick something that floats free in the water or a little plant to anchor in the gravel at the bottom of the tank. The bright green leaves make the tank look much more relaxing and provide oxygen for the fish, as well as providing some contrasting color for the overall look of the tank. Larger tanks with more aquarium fish will require a little mechanical help. Filters screen the water in the tank for particles and the whole tank is generally filtered several times a day. As long as the equipment is in good condition, this helps keep the water as clean as possible. But you should still plan on changing about half the water in the tank every month. Aerators put oxygen in the water for the fish to breathe. An aerator may just make bubbles and it really is as simple as that. There are also aerators that are a sort of arm that vibrates very quickly just at the surface of the water, getting oxygen to the fish but also creating a low sort of mist just above the tank. Some people do not care for this type of aerator, however, since it creates more ambient noise than the other type, and the aspect of the aquarium tank being QUIET is very important to them. Every few months, any tank will require a little extra cleaning. For a small fish bowl, empty the fish into a small holding container and wash out the whole bowl to clean up algae and fish waste. Bigger tanks are too cumbersome to hand-wash; you will probably eventually need an aquarium vacuum.
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