Aquarium fishes - Filter and water
Tropical Fish Secrets idea when you first set up your tank to filter the water through the charcoal which will help to remove harmful substances. Okay, so we have talked about the kinds of filter and but how do we take care of filters. How often you need to clean the filter will depend of a lot of factors. It depends on the filter itself, the quality of your water, the size and number of fish in the tank, and the type of food that you feed them. If you are using a biological filter, it will take 2-3 months before they are 100% effective. If your tank is overcrowded or your fish are overfed, your filter will need to be cleaned frequently. Mechanical filters need to be changed as soon as the water gets slimy or the flow of the water is reduced. Charcoal should be cleaned every 3-4 days. (Tip: wash your filter in cold or lukewarm water. Hot water kills bacteria). If the pump stops, it could be due to the filter. In the case, take out the filter and clean it thoroughly. Bacteria will die in oxygen. It is important to that if you do not clean your filter in the tank, you fish may die within a short time after cleaning. It is important to note that filters are not a substitute for cleaning the tank. It is still important to clean the tank regularly. All healthy aquariums have plants in them. Don t underestimate the contribution of plants in your tank. Remember that the purposes for filters are not just to keep the water clean but to keep the water moving. In a tank with no filters or aeration, the bacteria forms quickly which creates more carbon dioxide and can suffocate the fish. For this reason, it is quite important to get rid of the carbon dioxide. One way that is quite effective is to install the filter so that the outlets are at water surface. This will allow the water to have contact with the air which gives off carbon dioxide and the oxygen is then carried into the aquarium. You filter can also be run on an air pump. The air will run through the stones in the filter. This will create a larger exchange for gases between the water and the air. Air stones should be changed every 3- 4 months because they will clog and start to discharge large bubbles. Larger bubbles will cause the pump to work harder. Arrange the air stone and the filter outlets so that there are no warm or cool spots. The best way to determine how the water moves in your tank is to sprinkle a bit of peat on the water. This will tell you the changes that you need to make in the tank. Tip: the more plants that you have in the tank the more carbon dioxide they will take on. I would recommend that your tank resemble a botanical underwater garden with the fish being used to highlight the garden. Most people do the opposite. What happens in that case is that the tank is overcrowded with fish and the plants because covered with algae and barely survive. You also need to have a strong aeration then in the tank to support the fish and the plants and to get rid of the excess carbon dioxide that is produced. Okay.. so, we have discussed the equipment that you will need. I know what you are thinking. Is that it? Is that all I need? NO, you will need a few more things before you can set up the tank.
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