How Do You Prepare Fish Tank Water?
The fresh, clear water that your fish will swim in forms the elemental basis that defines their health. What seems like clean water to a human can contain deadly levels of chloramine and chlorine that can end the life of a fish in mere hours. Removing harmful chemicals in the water and allowing your tank plenty of time to cycle the water will help provide the best possible environment to help your fish thrive. Step 1 Clean the fish tank thoroughly, rinsing all dust and debris from the empty tank. If you’re adding gravel for the first time, pour the gravel into an empty bucket and rinse it thoroughly until there is no dust floating on the surface. Step 2 Pour the recommended amount of tap water conditioner into each bucket of water and fill the tank. Remember that chlorine and chloramine regularly occur in tap water, but are very toxic chemicals to fish. As an alternative to using additives, fill the fish tank and let the water sit for 24 to 48 hours to allow the chlorine and chloramine
