What is a Reasonable Fish Tank Maintenance Routine?
Your fish tank is a place where conditions are always changing. These conditions must be routinely checked or things could go horribly wrong in a short time. All fish tanks set-ups are slightly different so routine maintenance will differ from tank to tank. What is important is the need to establish a maintenance routine and stick to it. This article offers a suggested routine which covers the important points to keep your aquarium healthy. Every day Feed your fish in the morning and again in the early evening and check the water temperature. Look at your fish for signs of injuries or illness – a fish with drooping fins and seems ‘hollow-bellied’ is most likely diseased. Some of your fish could be behaving out of the ordinary – this may indicate courtship or spawning, and remember that some live bearing fish produce tiny fry so look carefully! You will be able to check any fish which are active at night or twilight at the evening feed. Once a week (approximately) Test the acidity (pH l
