Fish tanks are a wonderful centerpiece to a room. Fish and other aquatic animals are fascinating to watch, and you can tailor your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular upkeep is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are exceptionally sensitive to pH changes and dirty water. A functional, healthy fish tank needs functioning filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal environment for your fish. If you're looking for help optimizing your aquarium in the Belmont, MA area, come down to Pet Supply Outlet and let us show you everything you need to maintain your water clean.
Fish are sensitive creatures to both temperature and contamination, and so, it's very important that you are consistently cleaning and maintaining their environment. Here are some important tools that you should be using to help you optimize your aquarium.
Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes pull water up and through a fine filter, getting rid of harmful particles that can make your fish sick and cloud the water. Every fish tank must have a filter that is appropriate for its size.
Water conditioner: Conditioner helps avoid stress-related diseases that occur when the pH or temperature of the water is not optimal for fish. While these also help for aquariums full of chlorinated tap water, you should always leave tap water out overnight before adding it to your aquarium. This offers the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it much healthier for your fish tank.
Aquatic plants: Adding plants to your fish tank provides your fish a less stressful environment as it more closely resembles their natural environment and provides places to hide. Additionally, plants help lower the carbon in the water, which in turn helps maintain the acidity balanced. Just ensure you're getting tablets or drops to help maintain your plants healthy as well - aquatic plant care is important to keeping a flourishing fish tank.
Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your aquarium completely balanced for your fish is important to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will ensure your fish has a healthy environment to live in. In addition, if you have a brackish or saltwater tank, you'll need to make sure the salinity is optimized as well, and a pet store can assist with that.
Keeping your fish tank's water conditioned, pH well balanced, and clean will ensure a long and healthy life for your fish. We have the experience here at Pet Supply Outlet, so give us a call at (617) 489-7387 or drop in and see us today.
