Factors That Must Be Considered to Maintain Fish in The Aquarium Meta-description: Understand the steps to maintain fish in the aquarium so that your fish has a long lifespan Being a fish-hobbyist means knowing how to take care of the fish in your home aquarium. Fish must be kept in a happy and healthy condition so that they won't be stressed or die due to severe disease. Maintain fish in the aquarium isn’t as hard as you think. Following these tips to help you taking care of the tank without getting in trouble: 1. Change The Water Once a month, you are recommended to change 25% of the aquarium water. This step will make the aquarium healthier and can help to increase the fish’s lifespan. By changing the water regularly, the nitrate concentration will be in the safe level. Also, don’t forget to clean out the dirt and other debris inside the tank. You can use the tank vacuum. You can also add the de-chlorinating substance to get the best water cond
How to Make a Simple Fish Aquarium
at Home
Meta-description:
As a fish-hobbyist, you can make a fish aquarium at home to save budget and customize the tank the way
you like.
Making a fish aquarium at home is exciting
as it can save your budget. You can also make a tank fish that meet your need.
Here are the steps to build a fish aquarium efficiently.
1.
Measure the
Thickness
Generally, the regular aquarium
comes in measures 4 feet in wide, 14 inches in depth, and 14 inches in height.
However, you can customize the size using
the aquarium glass thickness calculator that you can easily find on the internet.
You must pay attention when measuring
and cutting the glass. Make sure that you cut it in the right size. If you
think that you cannot do that properly, you can ask the favor of professional glazier cut.
2.
Stick the
Glass
After cutting the glass into the designated
size, you can stick all the glasses carefully. You must buy the glue that is specially made for sticking glass.
Before doing the next step, make
sure that the glue has dried. If you don’t let it dry properly, then there is a
chance that your tank might be broken.
3.
Fill the
Tank with Water
Now it is time to pour the water
into the tank. First, make sure that you use the empty distilled water jug.
Then, add the conditioner to neutralize
the chlorine—which can harm the fish.
But remember, do not add too much or
less conditioner. Read the instruction on the label to make sure that you pour
the right amount. Too much conditioner will be poisonous to the fish, while
less conditioners may not be functioned well.
4.
Decorate the
Tank
After cleaning the tank and fill it
with water, then it is time to decorate it. Prepare the background wallpaper
for the tank and other elements inside it such as tiny plants, gravel, and
additional decoration.
Besides the decorations, don’t
forget to give a filtration system to the tank. The
bigger the tank, the bigger the filtration system is. Choose the type of
filter that suits your need.
5.
Let the Fish
Adapt to Their New Home
You have prepared all the things properly, and now, you can add the fish. But remember,
just like the human, fish need to adapt with its new home. When you buy the
fish from the store, they will be put inside a plastic bag. Don’t put them directly
into the tank because it will make the fish get shocked and die. First, float
the bag in the aquarium and let the fish adapt to their new home. After that,
you can use a net to pick the fish and put them be in their new home.
Now you already know how to make a
fish aquarium at home. You can ask your friends or family to help you making
it and have a good time together.
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