A healthy {aquarium|fish tank} means healthy and happy fish. vilano pets in Salt Lake City, UT has all the tools and the devices to keep that tank in great shape. Our {staff|team} has the experience and {knowledge|expertise} to answer your questions {about|regarding|concerning} {aquarium|fish tank} {maintenance|upkeep} and help you {select|choose|pick} the {right|best} {products|items} to make the {job|task} a breeze.
{Anyone|Anybody} can {keep|maintain} {a clean|a tidy} and healthy {aquarium|fish tank}. It's not {a difficult|a challenging|a tough|a hard} {job|task}, but it does {require|need|call for} {regular|routine} {attention|focus} and the {right|best} {supplies|materials|products}. There are daily and weekly {tasks|jobs} {in addition to|along with} the {critical|crucial|vital|essential} job of tank cleaning with partial water {changes|modifications|adjustments}.
{Every day|Each day|Everyday|On a daily basis}, after you feed your fish, remove uneaten food after about {five|5} minutes. Also, {inspect|examine|check} your fish to ensure they are healthy and are {behaving|acting} normally. Lastly, it's important to check the water temperature. {Every week|Each week}, check the pH, nitrite, nitrate, and ammonia levels. If it's a saltwater tank, check the salinity. Also, {look at|take a look at|check out|consider} equipment such as lights and filters to see that everything is {working|functioning} {properly|correctly|effectively}.
How {often|frequently} should you clean the tank? How much of the water do you need to {replace|change}? It {depends on} the {size|dimension} of the tank, the {number of|variety of} fish, and whether it's saltwater. {Generally|Typically|Normally|Usually}, you need to swap out 10-20% of the water every one to three weeks.
Follow these steps in your {regular|routine|normal} cleaning:
Prepare replacement water. If you use tap water, use a water filter to {remove|eliminate|get rid of} {toxins|toxic substances|contaminants}. For saltwater, you'll need special reverse osmosis/deionized water.
Unplug electrical components & remove large accessories.
Siphon water into a container. Siphon along the gravel to remove the waste that {accumulates|builds up} there. If you {properly|correctly|effectively} {regulate|control|manage} the {flow|circulation} with your thumb or a built-in regulator, waste will be sucked out and gravel will fall back into the tank.
Remove algae. Use an algae-cleaning {device|tool} to help.
Clean your filter. For filters such as a sponge, ceramic rings, and fiber, {rinse|wash} them in the water you removed and quickly reinstall} them to {avoid|prevent} losing {vital|important|crucial|essential} {bacteria|germs|microorganisms}. Filters that contain carbon and {other|various other} absorbers will need to be {frequently|regularly} replaced.
Add the replacement water.
Clean your tank's {exterior|outside} with {a proper|an appropriate} cleaner and {cloth|fabric|towel}.
As you can see, the {right|best} devices and products are {critical|crucial|vital|essential}. {Fortunately|Thankfully|Luckily}, vilano pets in Salt Lake City, UT understands what's {required|needed} and is your one-stop-shop for all your tank maintenance needs. Call or stop by our store today!
