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Fish Tank Cleaning To Benefit Your Pets

By Nancy Gardner


Having an aquarium is a nice way to add something to a room. Its a decoration and a pet all in one. It also requires knowledge on how to keep the sea levels and PH balance at the optimum levels for the benefit of the sea creatures.

Keeping your aquarium in optimal condition requires maintenance. Fish tank cleaning Minneapolis needs to be done on a regular schedule so that they thrive in their environment. Doing it once a week is too much. It cant be too clean as well.

When getting started, all power sources should be unplugged. Water and electricity do not mix. Find a well lighted area to do the task. Its nice to have a clear view of the things you are cleaning.

Remove all the aquarium decorations and of course the fish. Be gentle when handling your pets. Use a little of the old liquid so that it is less stressful. Your temporary bowl should have a cover so that they dont jump out.

Start by taking out the gravel. Wash with tap water and remove the slime and other particles that become stuck on. Theres fish waste and old food that fall to the bottom. Remember not to throw out all the liquid. You could toss out up to half but the rest needs to be kept because it contains bacteria that the pets need for survival.

The class container needs to be clean. Wipe the sides so that you have a clear view in. Avoid using soaps and other chemicals unless they have been made specifically as a tank cleanser. Using a cloth would even suffice. Just a good rub down to remove the slime and algae.

After all thats done, you can place all the decorations back. Do not forget the aerator and heater. These shouldn't be connected to the power source yet. Use tap aqua and fill about till ninety percent full in the container. Do not place aqua that would be too cold or too hot. Try to make it the same temperature as it was before cleaning began. It will be easier for the creatures to adjust if it is the right temperature.

Before you can add the creatures back in the container, you must place the water salt and the water conditioner. These are chemicals that will alter the chemistry of to make it suitable. Follow the instructions on the box because you dont want to put too much. Give it fifteen to twenty minutes to diffuse. Then you can add the pets.

The sea creatures need a clean place to stay. But also note that changing the liquid is stressful for them. You need to keep some water from before cleaning and add it to the new tap. The recommended amount is to not throw out more than seventy five percent of the old. So try to place only about twenty five percent new. The filter should also be changed out twice a month.




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