The Complete Guide To Aquariums
Studies have shown that keeping an aquarium helps people relax and can improve health.
For example, seniors who were provided with an aquarium had a surprising drop in blood pressure, and hyperactive children were calmed by watching fish.
Dental patients who watched fish in the waiting room prior to their appointments needed less pain medication than patients who just waited, and several studies have shown that fish in a tank, rather than just a nicely decorated tank, makes a big difference.
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the rise.
Home aquariums can be as small and simple as you like or they can be huge and intensive set ups that require hours each week of maintenance. A home aquarium can be a great experience for all the family and it is something that they can all join in.
A large fish tank distributes toxins in the water much more evenly than a smaller one, so a large tank is much more forgiving when it comes to toxin levels than a small tank with less water. Besides, caring for a larger tank is not any harder than caring for a smaller one: The fact is, there's no real difference!
The filter is another essential for fish tanks. A general rule is that your water should pass through your filter at least four times an hour. A 30-gallon tank requires a flow rate of at least 120 gallons per hour (GPH).
Your stand is exactly what it sounds like - a place to put your fish tank, and maybe even store supplies. You can find wooden stands in every size, shape, and color, making it easy to match the stand with your house and decor.
A canopy is the cover for the tank and serves several important purposes: It contains the tank’s lighting, seals the tank to prevent evaporation, and most importantly, keeps your fish from jumping out! Plastic canopies are, without a doubt, the most economical. The lighting is typically built in and allows you to simply remove it from the box and place it on the tank.
Substrate is an important part of the tank. The substrate is what's on the very bottom of the tank. Fish that nest in substrate appreciate something smaller, as it's much easier to work with. Some fish enjoy picking up substrate and moving it around with their mouth, and this can irritate their mouth - especially if you're using sand. Overall, you're more likely to see this medium-sized substrate – decent-sized rocks, pebbles, and more - in most tanks.
Many people will bring home several bags full of pebbles, stones, and interesting decorating items that they found in a river, and want to put it into their tank. This can be a wonderful thing; it really makes your tank stand out from the crowd.
Some types of substrate can actually affect the water and the fish in the tank. For example, crushed coral can raise the pH levels in the water.
Explore how exotic substrate will affect your fish before adding it to your tank. Substrate containing calcium should be avoided, as should the following:
Limestone
Marble
Shells
Dolomite
These will change the pH balance in the water or otherwise adversely affect the tank.
The following make good substrate:
Granite
Slate
Quartz
Lava rock
Sandstone
Onyx
Before you bring a fish home and get him settled, know the pH levels of the shop's water. This avoids any drastic changes that can result in the early demise of your fish.
Ammonia levels should only be elevated during the startup cycle - a mature tank shouldn't have elevated ammonia levels, but these can occur because of dirty water, filters, medication or overcrowding.
Anytime you have a fish death or a sick fish, you need to test these levels. Address any imbalances as quickly as possible because fish are quite sensitive to change and toxicity. If exposed for too long, your fish can die.
Nitrite is a toxic byproduct of the breakdown of organic waste, and should be kept at low levels.
You've got your fish tank set up, you need a whole host of swimming, happy fish to fill it. It’s time to decide exactly what sort of fish you want.
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For example, seniors who were provided with an aquarium had a surprising drop in blood pressure, and hyperactive children were calmed by watching fish.
Dental patients who watched fish in the waiting room prior to their appointments needed less pain medication than patients who just waited, and several studies have shown that fish in a tank, rather than just a nicely decorated tank, makes a big difference.
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the rise.
Home aquariums can be as small and simple as you like or they can be huge and intensive set ups that require hours each week of maintenance. A home aquarium can be a great experience for all the family and it is something that they can all join in.
A large fish tank distributes toxins in the water much more evenly than a smaller one, so a large tank is much more forgiving when it comes to toxin levels than a small tank with less water. Besides, caring for a larger tank is not any harder than caring for a smaller one: The fact is, there's no real difference!
The filter is another essential for fish tanks. A general rule is that your water should pass through your filter at least four times an hour. A 30-gallon tank requires a flow rate of at least 120 gallons per hour (GPH).
Your stand is exactly what it sounds like - a place to put your fish tank, and maybe even store supplies. You can find wooden stands in every size, shape, and color, making it easy to match the stand with your house and decor.
A canopy is the cover for the tank and serves several important purposes: It contains the tank’s lighting, seals the tank to prevent evaporation, and most importantly, keeps your fish from jumping out! Plastic canopies are, without a doubt, the most economical. The lighting is typically built in and allows you to simply remove it from the box and place it on the tank.
Substrate is an important part of the tank. The substrate is what's on the very bottom of the tank. Fish that nest in substrate appreciate something smaller, as it's much easier to work with. Some fish enjoy picking up substrate and moving it around with their mouth, and this can irritate their mouth - especially if you're using sand. Overall, you're more likely to see this medium-sized substrate – decent-sized rocks, pebbles, and more - in most tanks.
Many people will bring home several bags full of pebbles, stones, and interesting decorating items that they found in a river, and want to put it into their tank. This can be a wonderful thing; it really makes your tank stand out from the crowd.
Some types of substrate can actually affect the water and the fish in the tank. For example, crushed coral can raise the pH levels in the water.
Explore how exotic substrate will affect your fish before adding it to your tank. Substrate containing calcium should be avoided, as should the following:
Limestone
Marble
Shells
Dolomite
These will change the pH balance in the water or otherwise adversely affect the tank.
The following make good substrate:
Granite
Slate
Quartz
Lava rock
Sandstone
Onyx
Before you bring a fish home and get him settled, know the pH levels of the shop's water. This avoids any drastic changes that can result in the early demise of your fish.
Ammonia levels should only be elevated during the startup cycle - a mature tank shouldn't have elevated ammonia levels, but these can occur because of dirty water, filters, medication or overcrowding.
Anytime you have a fish death or a sick fish, you need to test these levels. Address any imbalances as quickly as possible because fish are quite sensitive to change and toxicity. If exposed for too long, your fish can die.
Nitrite is a toxic byproduct of the breakdown of organic waste, and should be kept at low levels.
You've got your fish tank set up, you need a whole host of swimming, happy fish to fill it. It’s time to decide exactly what sort of fish you want.
The Complete Guide To Aquariums
Studies have shown that keeping an aquarium helps people relax and can improve health.
For example, seniors who were provided with an aquarium had a surprising drop in blood pressure, and hyperactive children were calmed by watching fish.
Dental patients who watched fish in the waiting room prior to their appointments needed less pain medication than patients who just waited, and several studies have shown that fish in a tank, rather than just a nicely decorated tank, makes a big difference.
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the rise.
Home aquariums can be as small and simple as you like or they can be huge and intensive set ups that require hours each week of maintenance. A home aquarium can be a great experience for all the family and it is something that they can all join in.
A large fish tank distributes toxins in the water much more evenly than a smaller one, so a large tank is much more forgiving when it comes to toxin levels than a small tank with less water. Besides, caring for a larger tank is not any harder than caring for a smaller one: The fact is, there's no real difference!
The filter is another essential for fish tanks. A general rule is that your water should pass through your filter at least four times an hour. A 30-gallon tank requires a flow rate of at least 120 gallons per hour (GPH).
Your stand is exactly what it sounds like - a place to put your fish tank, and maybe even store supplies. You can find wooden stands in every size, shape, and color, making it easy to match the stand with your house and decor.
A canopy is the cover for the tank and serves several important purposes: It contains the tank’s lighting, seals the tank to prevent evaporation, and most importantly, keeps your fish from jumping out! Plastic canopies are, without a doubt, the most economical. The lighting is typically built in and allows you to simply remove it from the box and place it on the tank.
Substrate is an important part of the tank. The substrate is what's on the very bottom of the tank. Fish that nest in substrate appreciate something smaller, as it's much easier to work with. Some fish enjoy picking up substrate and moving it around with their mouth, and this can irritate their mouth - especially if you're using sand. Overall, you're more likely to see this medium-sized substrate – decent-sized rocks, pebbles, and more - in most tanks.
Many people will bring home several bags full of pebbles, stones, and interesting decorating items that they found in a river, and want to put it into their tank. This can be a wonderful thing; it really makes your tank stand out from the crowd.
Some types of substrate can actually affect the water and the fish in the tank. For example, crushed coral can raise the pH levels in the water.
Explore how exotic substrate will affect your fish before adding it to your tank. Substrate containing calcium should be avoided, as should the following:
Limestone
Marble
Shells
Dolomite
These will change the pH balance in the water or otherwise adversely affect the tank.
The following make good substrate:
Granite
Slate
Quartz
Lava rock
Sandstone
Onyx
Before you bring a fish home and get him settled, know the pH levels of the shop's water. This avoids any drastic changes that can result in the early demise of your fish.
Ammonia levels should only be elevated during the startup cycle - a mature tank shouldn't have elevated ammonia levels, but these can occur because of dirty water, filters, medication or overcrowding.
Anytime you have a fish death or a sick fish, you need to test these levels. Address any imbalances as quickly as possible because fish are quite sensitive to change and toxicity. If exposed for too long, your fish can die.
Nitrite is a toxic byproduct of the breakdown of organic waste, and should be kept at low levels.
You've got your fish tank set up, you need a whole host of swimming, happy fish to fill it. It’s time to decide exactly what sort of fish you want.
For example, seniors who were provided with an aquarium had a surprising drop in blood pressure, and hyperactive children were calmed by watching fish.
Dental patients who watched fish in the waiting room prior to their appointments needed less pain medication than patients who just waited, and several studies have shown that fish in a tank, rather than just a nicely decorated tank, makes a big difference.
Home aquariums are becoming more and more popular, it is a hobby that many people are flocking too and fish shops are on the rise.
Home aquariums can be as small and simple as you like or they can be huge and intensive set ups that require hours each week of maintenance. A home aquarium can be a great experience for all the family and it is something that they can all join in.
A large fish tank distributes toxins in the water much more evenly than a smaller one, so a large tank is much more forgiving when it comes to toxin levels than a small tank with less water. Besides, caring for a larger tank is not any harder than caring for a smaller one: The fact is, there's no real difference!
The filter is another essential for fish tanks. A general rule is that your water should pass through your filter at least four times an hour. A 30-gallon tank requires a flow rate of at least 120 gallons per hour (GPH).
Your stand is exactly what it sounds like - a place to put your fish tank, and maybe even store supplies. You can find wooden stands in every size, shape, and color, making it easy to match the stand with your house and decor.
A canopy is the cover for the tank and serves several important purposes: It contains the tank’s lighting, seals the tank to prevent evaporation, and most importantly, keeps your fish from jumping out! Plastic canopies are, without a doubt, the most economical. The lighting is typically built in and allows you to simply remove it from the box and place it on the tank.
Substrate is an important part of the tank. The substrate is what's on the very bottom of the tank. Fish that nest in substrate appreciate something smaller, as it's much easier to work with. Some fish enjoy picking up substrate and moving it around with their mouth, and this can irritate their mouth - especially if you're using sand. Overall, you're more likely to see this medium-sized substrate – decent-sized rocks, pebbles, and more - in most tanks.
Many people will bring home several bags full of pebbles, stones, and interesting decorating items that they found in a river, and want to put it into their tank. This can be a wonderful thing; it really makes your tank stand out from the crowd.
Some types of substrate can actually affect the water and the fish in the tank. For example, crushed coral can raise the pH levels in the water.
Explore how exotic substrate will affect your fish before adding it to your tank. Substrate containing calcium should be avoided, as should the following:
Limestone
Marble
Shells
Dolomite
These will change the pH balance in the water or otherwise adversely affect the tank.
The following make good substrate:
Granite
Slate
Quartz
Lava rock
Sandstone
Onyx
Before you bring a fish home and get him settled, know the pH levels of the shop's water. This avoids any drastic changes that can result in the early demise of your fish.
Ammonia levels should only be elevated during the startup cycle - a mature tank shouldn't have elevated ammonia levels, but these can occur because of dirty water, filters, medication or overcrowding.
Anytime you have a fish death or a sick fish, you need to test these levels. Address any imbalances as quickly as possible because fish are quite sensitive to change and toxicity. If exposed for too long, your fish can die.
Nitrite is a toxic byproduct of the breakdown of organic waste, and should be kept at low levels.
You've got your fish tank set up, you need a whole host of swimming, happy fish to fill it. It’s time to decide exactly what sort of fish you want.
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| BN ID: | 2940014093828 |
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| Publisher: | James Morris |
| Publication date: | 02/01/2012 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 25 |
| File size: | 2 MB |
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