Perform a 20-25% water change . Use a siphon to vacuum the substrate, removing settled waste. Always treat new water with conditioner before adding it.
Only provide what the fish can eat in two minutes. Excess food rots and causes ammonia spikes. Freshwater Aquariums Basic Aquarium Setup and M...
Essential for live plants and for regulating the day/night cycle of your fish. Phase 2: The Setup Process Perform a 20-25% water change
Invest in a liquid test kit to monitor pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels. Freshwater Aquariums Basic Aquarium Setup and M...
Don't buy all your fish at once. Add a few at a time to allow the bacteria to adjust to the new biological load.
To get started, you will need the following core components: