An inept attempt to clean the aquarium can result in the death of all fish and plants in it. Many aspiring hobbyists mistakenly believe that frequent water changes help maintain a healthy biological balance for fish. But the water evaporates, and dirt and mucus can appear in the aquarium …
It is necessary
settled tap water
Instructions
Step 1
To maintain a stable "fresh" aquarium, do not change, but add water. The volume of tap water should not exceed 1/5 of the volume of the aquarium. Otherwise, the hydrochemical composition of the "old" water changes dramatically, and then your pets can get sick or float up with their stomachs.
Step 2
Remember, the main thing is not keeping the fish, but controlling the habitat. Even a small change of water (1/5 of the volume) brings "stress" to the inhabitants of the aquarium, but after a couple of days the biological balance is restored. If you change half of the water, the balance will return to normal in about a week, but some of the fish and plants will inevitably die. According to site information www.fishqa.ru, it is possible to completely change the water in exceptional cases: due to soil pollution, darkening, the appearance of mucus or harmful microorganisms. Otherwise, with the correct long-term balance, the fish, plants and microorganisms themselves serve as a biological filter
Step 3
The aquatic environment in the aquarium is formed during the first two months, therefore, during this period, water must not be added. When a young habitat is formed, add water no more than 1-2 times a month, periodically cleaning the glass and collecting debris from the ground with a hose. For aquariums with a volume of 20 liters, add settled tap water, preferably lukewarm (up to 40 or 50 degrees). After a year, clean all the soil to keep the optimum environment from aging.
