Article Routine Aquarium Tasks Checklist

REGULAR ROUTINE AQUARIUM TASKS CHECKLIST:

DAILY
[*]Check the lights above the tank; replace a burned-out tube without delay.
[*]Make sure the filter is working effectively; if it is not, there may be a blockage in the system or even a power failure.
[*]Check the thermometer; if the water temperature has changed, the heater or the thermostat may be faulty.
[*]Reposition any substrate plants that have become uprooted and floated to the surface.
[*]Trim dead stalks and leaves from plants. Add aquarium plant fertilizer to water as directed.
[*]When feeding the fish, watch out for any decline in appetite, since this is usually a sign of illness.

WEEKLY
[*]Carry out water tests to monitor levels of nitrogenous waste. Keep a check on the pH as well, using either test kits or a meter.
[*]If using a sponge filter, rinse it out in tank water (this prevents the loss of beneficial bacteria and will also reduce chances of a "mini cycle").
[*]Carry out a partial water change of up to 20 percent every week.
[*]Siphon out any mulm accumulating on the substrate. This will reduce the burden on the filtration system.
[*]Top off water as needed-be sure to use a dechlorinator FIRST.
[*]Check for any change in the appearance or behavior of the fish that may indicate that they will soon be breeding.
[*]If you have a glass canopy-wipe down as needed.

MONTHLY
[*]Remove any excessive buildup of algae in the tank by cleaning, and then adjust the period of light exposure within the aquarium if need be (Gradually).
[*]Where an internal power filter or an external filter are being used, strip down, check, and clean the filtration system.

 

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