Aquarium Maintenance tip

Hi, I am a great acquarium fan and I am also a I am a writer focused on career and physical development to spread more issues and tips to develop and works through Professional resume writing service. Here is a small tip I would like to share with you. A key part of aquarium maintenance is the water change, which should be performed about every two weeks. In most cases, 10-15% of the tank volume is sufficient. A good method is to replace the water extracted while vacuuming the gravel, which will eliminate uneaten foods and other residues that settle on the substrate. It is highly recommended to check the water parameters of both the tank and replacement water. Most tap water (city water) contains either chlorine or chloramine. Chlorine will air out rather quickly (kept in an aerated bucked for twenty-four hours); chloramine (chloramine = chlorine + ammonia) will not. Using a water conditioner will neutralize the chlorine in both cases, but ammonia will still be present in the latter. It has to be broken down by the nitrifying bacteria present in the aquarium. This may take longer than your fish can tolerate. Other elements of municipal water may be phosphates, iron, and other heavy metals. To find out about your tap water chemistry, call your local water company. Well water is usually harder than tap water, but is chlorine/chloramine free. Filtered water should also be checked on a regular basis and should be considered part of your aquarium maintenance routine. The filter membranes could be damaged or may require replacement prior to the expiration date.


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 Have you had much success

Wed, 2016-06-01 16:11

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Remove this clown

Wed, 2016-06-01 17:57

 Thought he would have been removed after the last post. Perhaps he was and this is a new alias.

 

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