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How to Properly Clean Aquariums!

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Real Estate Agent with Nevada Realty Connection

Aquariums are one way to adorn your house. Psychologist have discovered that watching your fish is relaxing and just may lower your blood pressure. Unlike other pets which emit foul manure and require health maintenance, fishes are the least messy. Of all pets, they are the easiest to take care of. If you plan to buy an aquarium for your house, here are the easy guidelines to follow.

Choosing the right aquarium

Don’t be afraid to ask pet store owners how to start setting up an aquarium.  They should assist you in selecting an aquarium with complete gadgets which your pet fish will need. They should also to inform you with what type: whether fresh water or sea water fish you’re going to buy and instruct you how to prepare the water. Listen carefully to their instructions on how to form.

How to clean your Aquarium. When you clean your aquarium, you will need some products to clean it safely. A flannel or soft cotton cloth will be used to wipe the algae off side. You will also need two buckets one to hold the rocks and one to hold the fishes.

Steps to follow:

  1.        Using a fish net, transfer the fish one by one to a bucket until all the fishes are out of the aquarium.
  2.        Remove all plants and ornaments. If the plants are living, put them in the bucket with the fish.
  3.        Put all ornaments on the counter or in the bucket where the rocks go.
  4.        Syphon all the water out of the tank.
  5.        When you are finished rinse the aquarium out. Check it again to make sure it’s clean.
  6.        Fill the bucket with clean water. Again, if you have a hose with a high water pressure spray ythe rocks.
  7.        Scrub all ornament and all the plastic plants. Take the filters and scrub each piece.
  8.        Put the rocks back into the aquarium and fill halfway with water.
  9.        Fill the aquarium the rest of the day with water. Add any dechlorination fluids if needed.
  10.    Attach the filters and turn them on when the water is one inch from the top of the aquarium
  11.    One by one using your fish net, return the fishes.

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