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Step one. Chose a fish/organism -Number of organisms 1inch fish/gallon -Figure out its needs. Step 2- equipment . what equipment does it need: Size and shape of tank Heater or Heat Lamp Lighting Filtration System Stand Substrate (gravel, crushed coral, sand, dolomite)

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  1. Step one Chose a fish/organism -Number of organisms 1inch fish/gallon -Figure out its needs

  2. Step 2- equipment • what equipment does it need: • Size and shape of tank • Heater or Heat Lamp • Lighting • Filtration System • Stand • Substrate (gravel, crushed coral, sand, dolomite) • Plants, Rocks, Shells etc.

  3. Step 3- clean the tank • When cleaning the tank: • FRESH cold WATER AND SALT • NEVER USE DETERGENT, SOAP OR CHLORINE BLEACH

  4. Step 4 – Tank Placement • The tank needs a perfect spot to live… • away from: • windows • radiators • air conditioners. • Don’t place it where it would be hard to clean up mess • It should be placed near: • that all equipment should be available for maintenance, cleaning and care of fish • on a steady surface that can support the weight • Note- salt water weighs a lot more than freshwater, Place cardboard underneath tank to cushion it and make it easy to slide

  5. Step 5- Check for Leaks • (step one)fill the tank Half way with water, then wait 24 hours and observe for leaks • Than if you did not see any leaksgo on to the next step • (step two)Fill to within 1 inch of top, wait 24 hours and observe for leaks • Note: If you but card board under the tank you should would see it get darker if there was any leaks.

  6. Step 6 - Salt • In a freshwater tank- • add marine salt to the water until a density between • 1.017g/ml to 1.020g/ml is reached • In a fresh water tank add one tablespoon of non iodized salt to prevent fungal infections

  7. Step 7- Substrate • Add substrate of 1 inch Freshwater tanks only take: gravel sand Marine uses: crushed coral dolomite marine sand or living sand

  8. Step 8 - Filtration • To maintain optimal fish health, 3 types of filtration are necessary. • Physical Pads, sponges, floss, sand or other media that remove solid particles: • Excess food • Wastes • Pieces of fin, scale • Plant matter • Biological • A biowheel grows beneficial bacteria. These bacteria break down deadly nitrogenous wastes from living organisms and decaying food. • Bacteria break down: • Ammonia (deadly) to Nitrite to Nitrate • Chemical • Activated Carbon removes harmful gases dissolved in water.

  9. Step 9-heating • Most fish can only survive range of 72-80° Fahrenheit. • install a submersible heater to keep this narrow range. • You need 5 watts per gallon • To Install heater: • Place unpluggedheater at bottom of tank horizontally for 15 minutes • Then set temperature and plug in heater • Wait 24 hours then measure temperature and adjust heater if needed

  10. Step 10 - Decorations • The tank must be similar to their natural environment as possible • Adding live plants: food, 0xygen, a place to hide and lay eggs • Plastic plants: place to hide and lay eggs • Rocks, caves, coral, and tubes: a place to hide • Note: shells, coral and calcareous rocks can only be used in High pH aquariums, mostly marine

  11. Step 11- Cover and lighting • Why it is needed- • Cover: Prevent fish from jumping out of the tank, Slow evaporation, Keep dust out of the tank • Tanks with ___ need_____: • reef tanks and tanks with live plants: daily lighting • Reef tanks: bluish light for live coral and anemones and full spectrum white light for plants and algae • live plants: 12 hours a day of full spectrum white light.

  12. Step 12-Selecting fish catching • What too look for in fish(when selecting fish): • active • regular breathing pattern • clear eyes • no torn fins or sores • No fuzzy stuff on body • When catching a fish (the right way): • Slowly, using a container • A net removes the protective slime coat and irritates skin(never use a net)

  13. Step 13-Acclimating fish • Float bag in new tank for 15 minutes • adding small amounts of water to the bag: making the temperatures similar • After 15 minutes let fish swim out of bag(NO FORCE) • Observe behavior

  14. Step14-Caring for fish • Feed small amount – only as much food as fish can eat in 3 minutes then remove excess • Need to establish baseline for comparison • Observe fish for 20 minutes or more for several days • Determine its favorite spot in the tank • Observe its: • behavior toward tank mates • its body and fins noting markings and coloration • its gill movements • Its eating • Test and Record • pH • Ammonia level • Nitrite level • Maintain ideal levels for optimal health

  15. 15- important caring info • In order to prevent disease, regular maintenance is critical • The single most important maintenance procedure is a water change • Clean gravel at least once a month • Change 20% a month to remove harmful wastes and replace trace elements • Clean filter pad every month, replace every 3 months

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