Why maintain an aquarium or pond?
Aquarium and pond maintenance, and more importantly, regular maintenance is probably the most important element in aquarium and pond success for several reasons. Below are a few of those reasons. Waste removal-Changing the water in itself will remove potentially toxic elements from the aquarium or pond environment. Ammonia, nitrite, nitrates, and other complex organic molecules are removed and replaced with toxic-free water. Stabilizing pH-Waste removal allows the buffering capacity of the aquarium/pond water to stabilize the pH, and fluctuations are kept minimal. It’s important to understand that the water being replaced is pH-buffered, and stabilized to the desired levels. Minimizing stress-When there are less chemical and physical dramatic fluctuations in the aquarium or pond, the specimens tend to stay much healthier, and sometimes even spawn. Keep chemical levels in check-Over-dosing medications or additives is common, so water changes can avoid potential die-offs due to poisoning
