Many people have or want a pet fish, but unfortunately, not all fish are as hardy as the common beta and need more dedicated care. For example, you can’t dump a freshwater fish into a bowl of unfiltered water from your sink and do nothing more than feed it once a day. Here, you can find out how to maintain a freshwater tank so that you can keep happy, healthy fish that will live for more than a week.
1. First, find out what material you want your tank to be made of. The most popular options are glass and acrylic (plastic), and each has its pros and cons … for example, that glass breaks more easily, but is cheaper than acrylic, or that glass still it cannot be mailed. acrylic is a better insulator than glass. In the end, it all comes down to taste, so we can’t advocate one tank over another.
2. You should also consider the size of the tank you will need depending on how many fish you like to have. You probably don’t need a tank the size of a small car for a fish, but you also can’t fit two dozen fish into a miniature tank and expect them to live. Like us, fish need oxygen; the smaller the tank, the less oxygen is available to them. Our recommendation? Buy the largest tank you can afford, even for a couple of fish, a large tank is essential for space and breathing. Fish tanks come in a wide variety of sizes, from a small 2 gallon tank to a massive 180 gallon tank. However, it shouldn’t require anything larger than a medium-size tank, and these range from 20 to 40 gallons.
3. A fresh water tank will need a filtration system of some kind. There are a large number of filters and filtration methods available for the fresh water tank including canisters, standard power, sponge, mechanical, chemical, skimmers, ultraviolet, ozone (almost always for large commercial tanks), and under gravel (most common and most favored) filters. Like the tank itself, the type of filter you buy depends on the bias and possibly budget. Also, you will need some kits to test the water for ammonia and nitrate, both of which are by-products of fish respiration and both are toxic to fish (kind of like the way humans exhale carbon dioxide, which is toxic to fish). U.S). And be sure to clean the filter from time to time; If it becomes congested with fish waste or gravel, it won’t work the way it should and your fish could get sick.
4. Don’t overlook a heating system – water with fish is not always the same temperature as your tap. A good temperature to keep your aquarium for tropical fish is around 70 degrees Celsius or higher … if it’s hotter or colder, they may not live long. Also, you will have to invest in an air pump to keep the water circulating in the tank, as no fish lives in a natural environment with completely stationary water.
5. Before placing the fish in their new home, be sure to let the tank “run” for a few hours (such as at least 12 hours) to allow the water to become oxygenated and fully heated. Would you like to go to a new house without heating or running water, or one where everything is ready for your arrival?
6. How many fish do you want in your tank? A good rule of thumb (or fin) is that for every inch of fish, you should have one gallon of water, and this will depend on the size of the fish. For example, a dozen small fish will not need as much oxygen as a large one. If you put a large number of fish in the same tank, there will not be enough oxygen for each of them and they will start to die. For example, four four-inch fish would be fine in a properly filtered and heated 20-gallon tank.
The steps listed above provide a general explanation of the tank setup process and putting it into operation. Continue reading Maintaining a Freshwater Aquarium – 100% Foolproof Method Part II to learn about the fish themselves, how to feed them, how to keep the water clean, and keep an eye on your creatures to ensure good health.
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