Aquarium Set-Up Tips 11-14

11. Test Water - It is important to test your water for unacceptable levels of ph and ammonia. There are many options for controlling these chemicals. Ask your sales person to recommend a test kit and give you help solving any water quality problems.

12. Fish - At first try a few fish to make sure your aquarium is suitably set up. Float the bag in the aquarium for no more than 15 minutes before opening the bag and adding a little of the aquarium's water. Do this about two or three times and then allow the fish to swim into the aquarium. After an hour or so observe their activity. They should swim easily through the water in a smooth manner. Their fins should be erect and they should be moving not laying on the bottom unless they are bottom catfish, which stay on the bottom most of the time.

13. Feeding - Ask your sales person for help on selecting food. For variety use two or three different types to feed your fish lightly three or four times per day. Make sure the fish eat all of the food. If they do not finish the food within five minutes look for problems and feed a little less next time.

14. Enjoy! - Keeping fish can be educational for children as well as a relaxing hobby for all ages. Use common sense to maintain an active and healthy home for your fish.

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