Setting Up A New Aquarium

Written by Leon Huang

Saturday, 25 June 2005

Article Index 1. Location of your aquarium 2. Any gravel? 3. Preparing your water 4. Setting up your filter 5. What is cycling? 6. Starting the cycling process 7. The wait 8. Acclimatizing your new fishes 9. Observing your fishes 10. Conclusion Page 3 of 10 Preparing your water Water is the single most important element of an aquarium. It is important to prepare your water before adding any fishes, as most tap water contains chemicals like chlorine and chloramine, which are harmful to fishes. So be sure to get a bottle of water conditioner from your favourite pet shop that neutralizes both chlorine and chloramine. "A useful tip is to pour water onto a floating plate or saucer, so as to divert the force of the falling water." If you have gravels, be very gentle when pouring water into your tank, so as not to stir up the gravels. A useful tip is to pour your water onto a floating plate or saucer, so as to divert the force of the falling water. Fill water to your preferred height, and add measured amount of your anti-chlorine-and-chloramine water conditioner. << Prev - Next >>