subject: Steps In Easier Aquarium Care And Maintenance [print this page] Whether you have a freshwater aquarium or a saltwater one, and regardless of its size, certain care routines are necessary to keep your fish healthy. Some aquarium care and maintenance tasks will need to be done on a daily basis, while others can be done weekly or monthly.
Every day, as you feed your fish, observe whether they appear healthy. Look for active movement, erect fins and a body free of puffiness, red spots or whitish abrasions. Any of these could be symptoms of parasites or infection. Make sure the filter and aerator equipment is in good working order, and that the temperature of the water is constant.
When you feed your fish, never give them excessive amounts. Uneaten food falls to the bottom, and will encourage algae growth, ammonia production and water to cloud. You can keep it cleaner and clearer by using one of the EcoBio-Block products. These products introduce beneficial bacteria that rid the water of toxic ammonia that is produced from excess food particles in the water.
Clean the outside of the tank weekly by wiping it with clear water. Do not use soap, glass cleaners or other types of cleaners, as they can easily get into the aquarium water and may kill the fish. Clean tanks allow more light to reach the aquarium plants, as well as making it easier to observe your fish.
Most aquarium care and maintenance manuals recommend a partial water change every two weeks or so. The frequency depends on the number of fish, the aquarium's size and the cleanliness of the water. By using EcoBio-Block products which release beneficial bacteria, water will stay much cleaner and free of harmful ammonia. The bacteria convert ammonia to nitrites, and then to nitrates, so the environment is much healthier for your fish.
Periodically, you will need to remove any algae growth from your fish tank. Some algae thrive with light, and grow on the inside of the tank so must be scraped off. Other kinds live in the gravel bottom, thriving with the organic waste in the water. By using EcoBio-Block products, the production of ammonia and nitrites is controlled, so less algae will grow.
Excess fish food and waste excreted by the fish settles on the aquarium bottom, between the gravel pieces and sand particles. As it decomposes, ammonia and other harmful by-products form and must be removed. Cleaning the gravel by vacuuming up this waste material is a monthly task in aquarium care and maintenance.
If you make use of EcoBio-Blocks, then the ammonia and nitrite produced is kept under control. Less frequent cleaning and washing of the gravel is necessary, and tank water will be much clearer and cleaner. These products have a life of up to two years.
EcoBio-Block products introduce beneficial bacteria into your tank continually and will ease the tasks of aquarium care and maintenance. Your tank will stay clean longer, and the water will be a clean and healthy environment for your fish.
