Vacations and Holidays

Fish can be left alone for a weekend with few problems. Vacation foods are available to provide nutrition to the fish in a slow release block. They also neutralize and purify the water. Ensure a constant flow of water sasses over them. pH should not be highly alkaline or have high hardness content. These factors can hinder or totally inhibit the proper dissolving of food blocks. In an extended absence it is best to have a friend or neighbor look in on the aquarium occasionally.

The Nutra-Matic Automatic Digital Food Distributor is a battery driven reservoir that dispenses measured or controlled amounts of flakes, pellets or freeze-dried food twice a day. This is an ideal way to provide food to fish while you are away.

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Lighting

Incandescent and Fluorescent bulbs are the two types of lighting most commonly available. Incandescent lighting is initially less expensive to purchase. However, the cost over the long run in replacement bulbs and electricity often means this form of light can be just as expensive as the fluorescent type. Incandescent lighting does not give off very intense illumination and radiates more heat into the aquarium. These conditions are unsuitable for growing live plants. Fluorescent lighting generates less heat and is very efficient in illumination per watt. In general, these bulbs last much longer than incandescent bulbs and are less expensive to operate. Additionally, the light spectrum may be varied with the wide variety of specialized bulbs available. Special bulbs are available to highlight the colors of fish, grow live plants in fresh water, or provide the special light requirements of living corals in reef aquariums.

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