Moving The Aquarium
Moving your aquarium can be very easy or very difficult, if you know how to do it the correct way. The size of your tank can make the moving easy or hard. You also have to take in account for the distance that you are moving the tank. With a few easy steps you can make moving your fish tank effortless.
First, the fish are the most important part of the moving of your tank operation and should be handled with caution and your biggest concern. Before you ever move the tank move the fish out of the tank. If you have a small carrying tank, move the fish into that tank temporarily. If you do not have a tank, move the fish into plastic bags or a bucket. The fish are most important and cannot safely be moved with the tank.
Second, your tank size is a big factor and can be difficult or easy. If your tank is smaller than a ten gallon then the tank can be moved full of water, If you are moving the tank a short distance than the fish can stay in the tank, if the distance is grater that ten feet I would advise to move the tank without the fish. If your tank is ten gallons or bigger then you will not be able to move it safely full of water. I would suggest vacuuming out the water, just like you would do for a cleaning of the tank. First vacuum out all the water except about an inch or two, this way the tank will have some minerals left in it.
Keeping the fish safe should be your first priority. In any instance the fish should be taken out of the tank before it is drained or moved, If you have another aquarium or small tank for carrying fish in, then I would suggest moving the fish into the extra tank, If none of these options are possible than put the fish into bags, like you would at a pet store. Remember the fish cannot stay in the bags or a small-unheated tank very long because of heat and air.
Third, move the tank with the small amount of water, and gravel to the new location. Set up the tank in the now location. Make sure you replace all the water with the correct type. Let the tank re adjust to its normal temperature, the heater s should tank a little while to heat the tank. When the tank is at the right temperature float the fish in the tank for thirty minutes.
Moving a fish tank can be a big job, but also be very easy if you follow these easy steps. I would always suggest doing a clean of the tank while it is being moved. Your biggest priority should be the safety of the fish. Do not forget about them in the process of moving the tank. I hope this article was helpful.
Roshan Goodman gives tips on fish tank advice and on fish keeping.
Tank Cleaning
Cleaning your fish tank is task that must be done every few weeks or so until your tank is established. Once established, your tank will only need to be cleaned a few times a month. If you do clean your tank right the process can be very easy or difficult. The size of your tank can depend on how long it takes to clean. The bigger the tank and more decor is the, the harder it will be to clean.
When cleaning a tank, changing the filters is the first step. If you have a bio filter, or power filter changing the filters is a breeze. A under gravel filter is another story. You must remove all the plants, decor and accessories. Then you must pull it out from under the gravel to clean.
If you have an underground filter do not replace it back in the tank yet. If you have an established tank then leave the plants and decor, even if they have algae on them. If you do not have an established tank or smaller tank, (ten gallon or smaller) then wash off all the plants and decor. If you have real plants do not wash them. Washing live plants can damage or kill them; the best choice is to leave them in the tank. If the plants have algae on them, buy a Plecostomus or algae eating fish, they will take care of the plants.
After the accessories, decor and plants have been washed do not place them back in the tank yet. The next step is to siphon the tank. Siphon no more than one third of the water out of the tank. If there is still debris at the bottom of the tank fill it with water and re siphon until all debris is gone. If you have an established tank then only siphon out some of the debris and leave a little in the gravel.
When replacing the water only use soft water so the fish do not die of shock. Soft water is water without minerals. Tap water or filtered water is considered soft water. After the water has been replaced remember to not fill the tank too high because, the plants, decor and filters have to still be added.
Replace the under gravel filter if you have one. Then replace the plants and decor. You’re all done, and now your tank is clean. Remember that cleaning a tank can be traumatizing for the fish, so they might be timid for a while after the clean.
Roshan Goodman gives cool info on fish tank and advice on aquarium related things.
Feeding Fish In Fish Aquariums: Which Type Of Food?
Importance of a proper diet for different species
Feeding fish a balanced diet that is suited to their species is absolutely crucial. Proper feeding maintains a healthy immune system, promotes growth and breeding, improves the appearance of fish and encourages activity. Different species of fish need different diets so it is essential that you research the eating habits of the fish you plan to have in your fish tank aquariums.
Discovering the right type and consistency of food
The type of diet and food consistency can be judged by taking into consideration three divisions of two groups.
The first category is the type of food. Herbivores eat plant-based food only, carnivores are meat-eating fish and omnivores eat both plant and animal matter. Most fish fall into this third division.
There are also different levels at which fish feed in fish tank aquariums so it is vital to present food in a texture suitable for fish which collect food from the top, fish that feed on food which has fallen into the water, and fish that gather food from the bottom of fish tanks.
What will you offer?
All fish need a balanced diet consisting of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. Here are a variety of foods you may consider, depending on the dietary requirements of the fish in your tank aquariums.
Herbivore fish need food high in fibre, for example algae and vegetables. These fish will enjoy spinach, lettuce, nettles, zucchini, carrots, peas and maize. You need to make sure that these vegetables are boiled so they are soft, and broken down into reasonably sized morsels. These foods provide several vitamins, minerals and trace elements. I also recommend using Spirulina for herbivores as it provides them with easily edible vegetable protein.
For omnivores and carnivores, a high protein diet will be vital. This can be provided through live food (ensuring it is nutritious), home-made or commercial foods. Thin slices of raw red meat or cooked white meat can be used, live small fish (e.g. feeder goldfish), live or freeze-dried worms, brine, shrimp, daphnia, Tubifex, and krill. Meat, brine shrimp and worms are best fed as a delicacy rather than as a daily meal. Tubifex encourages growth and can be used as a conditioning food to get your fish in good shape prior to breeding. In my opinion, I recommend krill as a dietary mainstay for carnivorous and omnivorous fish. They are rich in protein, contain amino acids and Omega 3 fatty acids for general health, carotenoids to bring out bright colors in fish, vitamins and minerals which boost the immune system, dietary roughage to improve digestion, and vitalizing carbohydrates. Krill also contain little fat and salt. They are ideal for enabling a sick fish recuperate or to bring an already healthy fish up to peak condition for breeding or showing. For predatory carnivores who like to catch moving things, you can suspend non-live food from a fork and let it down into the aquarium in view of the fish, swirling it around so that it seems it is alive!
Dry foods
There are many different types of dry foods such as granules, grains, flakes, pills, pellets and wafers. These can all be bought in different compositions depending on the type of fish you want to feed and the different parts of the water column they live in. Most of these prepared foods are of a high-quality, intended to supply a balanced diet and are full of extra vitamins and minerals, so it is essential to include them in the diet. Different formulas can also be used at times such as preparation for breeding or for developing color. It is also very practical as it is easy to store and doesn’t require any preparation. The danger of disease or parasites being introduced into fish tanks with food is also completely eliminated.
Bon Appetit!
Variety is the real key to good fish nutrition. Therefore, it is important to give your fish a range of different properly selected foods to guarantee they are given a balanced diet for their optimum health and their interest in and enjoyment of food.
Copyright © 2009 Jill Kaestner @ Kaestner Marketing LLC
How To Choose Your Tropical Fish For A Freshwater Aquarium
Choosing the tropical fish can be quite a challenge. It is very important you know how to choice the right fish for your aquarium, and ensure they are healthy. You don’t want to spread any disease to fish that are already in your tank.
How can you know what are the best fish for your fish tanks? This is one question I am trying to offer an answer in this article.
One of the major aspects in choosing a fish species is the temperament. Some people thin that fish are without personality but that is not true at all. They have very distinct temperaments, depending on the species. Here is a short list on the types of temperaments fish can have:
The social breeds are fish that can get along with any other fish type. The species most sociable are the Tetras, the Danios, the Guppies, the Mollies, the Swordtails, and the Corydoras.
The Semi-social breeds- in this category are included fish that rarely show signs of aggression when they are keep with other fish in community tanks. These fish are from the species: Gouramis, Angelfish and Barbs.
The Aggressive breeds. This type of breed likes to keep for itself and live in pairs with fish from the same breed. They quarrel if they are put in the tank with other breeds. Some of these species are the Oscars, the Male Bettas and the Jewelfish.
If you’ve got a good local pet store, they should be able to give you further advice on what kind of fish you can keep together in a freshwater aquarium. A good question to ask the pet employees is if the fish have been kept in quarantine for at least two weeks before being available for sale.
You can find further information if you go to a local pet store and talk to people there. They will help you choose a fish species suitable for you. One important question that you need to ask the pet store people is whether the fish has been hold in quarantine before being added in the tank for sale. That question is very important. If he hasn’t been in quarantine, it is very susceptible to disease and an early death.
Also, the transportation from the pet store till your home can cause him stress and that can lead to illnesses. Last, you need to observe the fish’s color. See if he has a well defined one. Make sure the scales are intact and the fins are the same. Also look for signs of blurred color or spots.
Observe the other fish in the shop, if they are sickly, or frail looking, beware, because disease spreads easily amongst tropical fish.
In conclusion, these small advices will help you bring home a healthy fish. You can then enjoy your fish for longer and avoid problems arising in your tropical fish tank.
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