With proper early care of the aquarium is reduced to 30-60 minutes per week, depending on its volume. In the case of an aquarium as well as possible better suited English proverb: a good start - half the battle. Before go to the pet store, make inquiries about the kinds of fish, their needs, behavior and optimal conditions of detention. My advice: do not rely on advice Seller. You'll understand why when it's too late ...

Primarily purchased: aquarium itself (whose volume always it depends on the amount and type of fish, but preferably from 60 liters) equipment, soil and aquatic plants. Because of the equipment should be mentioned: Special aquarium thermometer, net, siphon to soil, lamps, filter, heater compressor.

As for the filter with the compressor, it is possible to manage increasingly first, as most modern filters include function aeration of water. However, for fish, demanding a high oxygen content (goldfish, cichlids) compressor as an additional aeration will necessary.

Grunt. For the majority of fish suitable soil fraction 3-5 mm. Buy natural, not dyed neutral soil properties (eg, quartz). Do not get too shallow soil clogging leads to rotting fish waste. If you want to make a herbalist (aquarium emphasis on fauna), the layer of soil must be at least 5 cm. Conventional aquariums suitable layer of 2-5 cm.

Plants. Choose any of what you like, but Keep in mind that some plants require a lot of light, and that there are species of fish, happy eating tender leaves of plants, so take zhestkolistnye.

When major purchases are made, engage the installation aquarium. If you purchased a kit with a special stand, you only need to Aquarium set on a flat floor surface. If not, select the table or cabinet that is strong enough to withstand the weight of the tank with water and equipment. If necessary, reinforce the stand. Then your actions divided into several stages.

Day 1

Rinse the tank with water and soda. Then pour the ground with sloping to the rear, and in front, leave a thin layer. Place equipment by following the instructions. Fill the tank with water. If the volume of the tank greater than 60 liters, then pour the water gradually, a number of approaches. Light does not switch.

Day 2

Trim the roots and plant them in the ground. Begin turn on the light for 4-6 hours a day.

Day 10

The duration of daylight in the aquarium - 8-10 hours a day. Buy the most unpretentious of the selected fish. The package, which contains bought the fish, place in the aquarium so that the upper part was above water. Add aquarium water in small portions in the package with an interval of 5-10 minutes. When the package will be completely filled with water, catch fish with a net and place them in Aquarium. Pack clean, the water from it in any case do not pour into the aquarium.

Day 15

In the manner described above, all put into the aquarium the remaining fish.

During the first month try not to make any changes. At this time the establishment of the biological equilibrium in the aquarium. Check the condition of the fish, their appetite.

A month later, the time comes to start a full-fledged weekly aquarium care, which includes:

• Clean soil by siphon. Siphon sucks products of life of fish and plants, and some of the water, stirring the soil. To conduct this procedure must be in a location free from plants.
• A partial water change. When cleaning of the soil removed water. Instead it you complete about 30% of the aquarium with new water. It must be defended during the day. When large volumes of aquarium add tap water, pre-equalized with the temperature of the aquarium water.
• Glass cleaner. It can be produced using conventional sponge or by using a special scraper.

Do not overfeed the fish. This leads to the development of obesity. In addition, uneaten food is not eaten will decompose in water, causing it spoilage. Feeding should not exceed 5 minutes. Give the first one a little serving food, and after being eaten - following.

As you can see, the weekly care of the aquarium is quite simple, most importantly - the right to start, follow the instructions above.

Good luck in the content of the aquarium and let your fish always be healthy!

Maria Tsareva

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