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Watching a fish tank is a relaxing activity. However, to enjoy the most spectacular viewing, you, as an aquarium owner, must do your part to make your pets happy. Don’t know how to? Aquarium Labs has a guide for you!
Making Your Fishes Happy in 5 Simple Ways
Regardless of your desired tank, learning the basics of fish care is vital to how they eventually survive. Or do you want to have an aquarium with no fishes (signs of life)?
Unlikely!
So, see what you should do:
Let There Be Water
Water is elementary to everything concerning your fish. From respiration, locomotion to reproduction!
So, make abundant water the basis of your aquarium. Mind you, not just any kind of water will suffice.
Indeed, your drinkable water from tap or well can be okay for your health. Do you know that those sources contain chemicals and bacteria that will harm your fish pets?
Besides, fishes vary in their water requirements. To get the suitable water, check with an aquarist or a pet store.
An aquarist will perform a test on your water. From the test, you’ll know what fish to keep.
With your water tested, the next step is acquiring your tank.
Breathe Life Into Your Fish Tank
Don’t make the mistake of buying a tank and placing your fish there the same day. It is disastrous!
What you ought to do is get your tank first, treat it, and make it life-ready. Why?
You’re bringing your fish from a natural environment to an artificial one. The least you can do is make the latter a bit like the former.
In essence, activate your tank for a nitrogen cycle. How?
Add either an organic matter (fish feed) or a filter media from a previously used aquarium. Then wait 2 – 6 weeks for the cycle to kick in.
Now that your tank is ready. Try two hardwired fishes (any of the cichlids) first. See how they react; do they breathe well? Are the fishes moving freely?
If yes, let’s select your choice!
Choose Your Desired Fish
You can pick any fish you so desire in your tank. But first, consider the result of your water test (from step 1).
Also, you should consider the nature of your desired fish. Some fishes prefer to live in schools while others prefer lone lifestyles! Some other sets will be bottom feeders where others prefer to eat at the surface of the water!
Lastly, do not overcrowd your tank. If you do, you are risking aggressive fishes and diseases. It is quite important to know what fish you want to take care of, visit Aquiariadise.com for a guide on tropical fish species.
What will Your Cuties Eat?
As much as you have the resources to feed your fishes bountifully, be cautious. Fishes, like they were in the wild, prefer eating in small quantities span across different times of the day.
Furthermore, spice up your fish food. Let all the pets have their favorite (flakes, frozen & live foods, pellets, even tabs ) in your mix. That way, everyone stays happy!
Routine Care and Maintenance
Ordinarily, the nitrogen cycle in your tank will detoxify toxins and the waste products of your pets.
Nevertheless, you should check with aquarists to get antibiotics and antifungals for your fish.
Remember, no self-medication and no overfeeding!
Trust you find our (Aquarium Labs) cues helpful! Or what more do you do to care for your fishes?
