Look up your specific species of fish for information about the exact size of tank you should purchase. Little fish bowls are not big enough for fish such as bettas or goldfish. Set up your fish tank so it includes a filter, water heater, and treated water.
Purchase enough sand or gravel to cover the entire bottom of the fish tank in a thick layer.
Before you put anything into the tank, wash it thoroughly with clean water to remove dirt or germs on the surface. However, don’t use any detergents or dish soaps, as these can make your fish sick.
Floating rocks are a nice addition to a fish tank because they’ll love swimming around them. In saltwater aquariums you can add any shell or rock that came from the ocean after it has been cleaned in freshwater.
If your breed of fish tends to get territorial, test its interaction with the mirror and remove the mirror if your fish seems agitated. Mirrors for fish tanks often attach using suction cups.
Keeping your fish engaged and interested in its tank will improve its mood and health.
This is a great way to teach your fish to swim through a hoop as well.
Once your fish is able to grab the piece of food, keep raising your finger or stick higher above the water to make it more challenging. You may need to wiggle your finger or the stick above the water’s surface so your fish notices.
Pay close attention to your fish when you’re training it so you’re ready to give it a piece of food as soon as it touches the ball.
Tapping on the glass will also likely make your fish hide.
Consider creating a chart to help you keep track of when to feed your fish.
Purchase a water testing kit from your local pet store or online.
Leave the fish in the tank while you’re cleaning the bottom layer of the tank.
Refer to the bottle of water conditioner to see how much you need to pour in to the bucket of new water, stirring it using a fish net. Avoid removing more than 50% of the water from the tank because this messes with the pH levels too much. After finishing the water change, plug back in the filter and any other pieces of equipment.
Avoid changing the filter on the same day you change the water because this takes out too much beneficial bacteria.
