Friday, May 11, 2012

A Beginners Guide To A Clean And Healthy Aquarium

By Jennifer Bowers


Water creatures like fish and crabs need a clean aquarium to thrive. If you keep your fish and plants in a clean aquarium, they will probably live longer and they will provide you with many interesting hours you can spend watching them grow and thrive. You can keep an aquarium clean by frequently using the right type of equipment to clean it. You should also be educated enough on what needs to be done to do a good job. There are a few things that every aquarium owner must know to clean an aquarium and maintain it in the best possible way.

New owners might be tempted to clean their aquariums with harsh cleaners. But unfortunately, this can be really bad for the ecosystem you are hoping to provide. Good tips for keeping your aquarium clean is to keep the water supply clean by cleaning the water pump. Filtrating the water is one of the most important things. A good, clean filter can really make a huge difference. Unfortunately, even cleaning the filter too often is not good, and it affect the ecosystem aversively. It is therefore important to maintain a balance, and to clean your aquariums filter only when needed or specified by the filters manufacturer.

Most experts also suggest cleaning the glass and all the ornaments in the aquarium every couple of weeks.

This will greatly reduce the amount of algae that builds in the aquarium. If the aquarium is made from plastic materials then cleaning should be performed on smaller time intervals, perhaps once a week. When performing maintenance operations to your aquarium, you should always keep in mind a few things to ensure that things are going smoothly inside your aquarium. Make sure you control the air pump, to ensure it is properly working. It is imperative that there is enough oxygen for the fish but also to allow for proper flow of the water.

Another thing that will ensure longer life for your aquarium is ensuring that the water is changed often. This way your fish and plants will live longer and your aquarium will definitely look better. One more thing that you should do to maintain a clean aquarium is to clean, or at least rinse the gravel that sit on the bottom of your aquarium. You will need to remove everything from the tank, fish included. Therefore, its viability depends highly on how many as well as what kind of fish you have. Keeping a clean aquarium does not only entail cleaning it every week or two weeks. A water purifier might help as well. There are many kinds of purifiers out there for different types of aquariums as well as sizes. If you use a water purifier, put it in the water and allow it to dissolve. Unless you have done this before, make sure you follow all instructions. Perform regular cleanings and maintenance, and pay close attention to anything that jumps to your attention, and you will soon have an aquarium fit for an expert.




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