| Tropical fish includes fish around the world | | | | Aquarium serves as the new habitat of your |
| living in tropical environments including | | | | tropical fish so it should be maintained |
| salt water and fresh water species. They are | | | | regularly. The procedures are easy protecting |
| popular fish in aquariums because of their | | | | the fish and plants lives. |
| bright colors. Tropical also refers to | | | | |
| tropical climate wherein the climate is warm | | | | - Regular checking of the tank to ensure that |
| or moist all throughout the year integrated | | | | dying or dead fish is not present. |
| by abundant vegetation. | | | | |
| | | | - Observation of all the fish individually |
| Aquarium is an enclosed clear-sided container | | | | for behavioral patterns familiarization so |
| made of high strength plastic or constructed | | | | that it is easier to determine a sick fish in |
| glass for keeping or raising animals and | | | | the future. |
| plants for research and observation. The | | | | |
| ecosystem of the species is copied on smaller | | | | - Feed your fish with one-day intervals using |
| scale controlling environmental factors. | | | | diet variations. |
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| Tropical fish being put in the aquarium | | | | - Replace the evaporated water on the tank |
| should be properly taken care of by regular | | | | with dechlorinated water. |
| monitoring of the fish and aquarium | | | | |
| conditions by checking the waters for | | | | - Once a week, removed 5 to 10 percent of the |
| bacteria, parasite or fungi occurrences. | | | | tank water replacing it fresh dechlorinated |
| There are ways on how to determine if the | | | | water. Unwanted chemicals in the tank are |
| tropical fish are sick. | | | | diluted helping the tanks internal |
| | | | environment similar to tap water. |
| - Fish scales inspection. Examine for any | | | | |
| discoloration, growths or wounds. Scales that | | | | - Algae scraping from the walls of the tank |
| is missing is a fighting indication. | | | | done once a week. |
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| - Observation of the fish respiratory rates. | | | | - Filter pads checking every two weeks |
| Slower or faster rate than normal is a sign | | | | cleaning or replacing them if necessary. |
| of problem. | | | | |
| | | | - Water testing done every two weeks. Water |
| - Fish eyes clarity checking. Blood or | | | | change is done after one day. |
| cloudiness should not be present. | | | | |
| | | | - Ammonia, nitrate, pH levels or nitrite |
| - Observation of the fish abnormal behavior | | | | checking done every two weeks. |
| such as unusual swimming pattern or | | | | |
| sluggishness. | | | | - Drain off the debris from the gravel done |
| | | | once a month. |
| - Veterinarian consultation for any fish | | | | |
| abnormalities being observed. | | | | Always keep track the chemical contents of |
| | | | your aquarium and schedule maintenance. |