How to Take Care of a Rainbow Fish

Series Summary

People have kept fish in artificial environments for centuries, from fish bowls to wall sized fish tanks. Collecting fish tanks with a variety of pet fish is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, and owning an aquarium provides a quiet and relaxing environment for a home. There are a variety of fish tank setups to choose from, including saltwater and freshwater aquariums, and each setup requires special care. In this free video series on pet fish care, a saltwater fish specialist demonstrates how to care for fish. Take care of rainbow fish, marine hermit crabs and pet sharks. Get tips on how to set up a saltwater aquarium and keep it clean by scraping algae and changing the water. Learn to get rid of bubbles in an aquarium and lower the nitrate level to keep fish healthy. Caring for pet fish can be a rewarding experience with the right knowledge and care found in this free pet care video series.

Video Transcript

"Hi, I'm Hunter from the Austin Aqua Dome. Rainbow fishes are popular and colorful fresh water fish that many people would like to keep in their tanks. Rainbows thrive under a variety of water conditions, and shouldn't need any buffering or adjusting of the pH, from what the pH of your natural areas tap water is. Rainbow fish do well on a pellet or a flake diet that would be suitable for most other tropical fish. One of the things about rainbow fish to consider, is that there best color is formed as they become adults. The more you feed, and the more often that you change the water, will help to grow them faster. And then you will be able to attain the bright reds and blues that the adult rainbow fish will have. Rainbow fish are very active fish, and should be kept with moderately aggressive fishes, such as barbs, larger tetras, angels, and other South American peaceful cichlids."