Maintain A Healthy Fish

Maintain A Healthy Fish

How to Maintain A Healthy Fish

Fish Flakes are clean, convenient and as nourishing as fresh live food. Fish Flakes help maintain a healthy growth and long life through:

An essential combination of nutrients.

High protein content vital for development of muscle tissue.

Contains fats and oils required for energy.

Aquatabs are a complete tabletted fish food, they are simple and convenient to use. Press an Aquatab onto the inside glass below the water surface and watch your fish eat. As the tablet disperses slowly, it's ideal if you are having to leave them for a day or two.

Advice on Fish

Place rocks for cover to enable fish care to hide. New objects in the tank help to relieve boredom.

For feeding follow label instructions.

Sprinkle a few flakes at a time to allow fish to eat what they want in a 3-4 minute period.

Left over food must be removed from the tank.

Tropical

Fish should be kept at an advised temperature according to species.

Never overfill. Choose fish care that live at different levels in the water.

When purchasing tropical fish, ensure they will all live happily together.

Goldfish

Always purchase more than one goldfish as they need companionship.

Aquarium

Regularly change the water, wash the gravel and clean the sides of the tank.

Tap water should be left for 24 hours before adding to the tank.

Always ensure your tank, filter etc. is set up correctly. If in doubt, contact your local Aquatic Specialist.

Ponds

Always remove autumn leaves.

Ensure that you have overhead cover and plenty of light for the pond plants.

If the pond freezes over in winter, carefully remove part of the ice.

Selecting Fish

When choosing your fish care, look for one with a nice rounded belly. Make sure the fins look healthy and that there is no fungus on the body. You don't want to select a fish that appears to be panting, or is not active and alert. If you see any sick fish in the tank, do not select from that tank. Select fish that require the same temperature and food. Only introduce your fish a few at a time. Never add more than 25% of the total fish you plan to get.

When you get home, allow the bag to float on the surface for fifteen minutes. Open the bag and pour the water and fish into a container. Add some tank water to the container and let it sit. Continue this until you have an equal mixture of bag water and tank water. Carefully net your fish care and let the water drip off of the net. Gently release your new fish into the tank and enjoy!

Fish Care

No one can resist the relaxing sensation an aquarium can provide. Fish tanks are fun and relatively easy to maintain. Here are some guidelines to help you start your own fish tank.

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