How Should You Take Care of the Freshwater Fishes Purchased from Columbus Pet Store?

To make sure that the freshwater fishes you purchased from your favorite Columbus pet store stays healthy, you must take proper care of them.  Are you planning to have some fresh water fishes as pet?

If yes, then you must know how to take care of them. Taking proper care of the fresh water fishes is extremely important if you want them to remain healthy. So, before purchasing the fishes from your favorite Columbus pet store invest some time to read through the pointers below carefully.

·         At least 6 weeks before adding fishes to the aquarium, you must set the aquarium up and run it. The aquarium should be placed in a part of your home which is away from registers, doors, windows and heavy traffic. In other words, you should not keep the aquarium in a place that experiences changes in temperature or light; this is because such alterations are known to stress fishes.

·         After setting the aquarium up, add water to it. Now, add a high quality water conditioner to the water for eliminating all the chemicals present in it that can harm fresh water fishes.

·         You must have a water testing kit in your collection that you will need to use for testing the pH levels of the water. The kit will also allow you to measure the combination of chemicals present in water. You should keep on testing the water at regular intervals even after adding fish to the aquarium; this will assist you in maintaining the perfect environment for your beloved aquatic pets.

·         Next, you should add a filter (or more if needed) to the water tank. Certain filter types, for instance canister filters may play the role of chemical, mechanical and biological filters. Chemical filters are used for removing dissolved substances which can make the water yellow. Mechanical filters are required for removing debris and cleaning up the aquarium water. Biological filters are required for removing the biological waste products effectively.

·         Make sure that you don’t end up stocking more than ¾ of the total capacity of the aquarium. This is important if you want to allow the fishes in your aquarium to grow well. 

·         Last, but definitely not the least, the freshwater fishes bought from a Columbus pet store must be fed regularly. Ideally, you should feed them with plant and fish-based foods of highest quality twice every day. Examples of the best fish foods include Omega, Aqueon, Spirulina etc.  

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Duncan Flawer writes informative and unique articles about Pet Store Columbus .

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