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Caring for fish and aquariums requires small everyday tasks for proper maintenance. Care for a fish and its aquarium in this free video series on fish care.
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To choose a light for an aquarium, find a florescent light that is full-spectrum and specific to fish tank use. Choose a light for an aquarium with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Maintaining a freshwater aquarium involves observing the fish every day, cleaning out algae build-up and feeding the fish on a daily basis. Maintain a freshwater aquarium with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Clean an aquarium by clearing out the plants and ornaments, removing 25 percent of the water and cleaning out the water filter. Keep an aquarium clean with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Get rid of algae in your aquarium by leaving a light on for 12 hours a day, using a Magnafloat algae remover and replacing the water regularly. Eliminate algae in an aquarium with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Fish for a freshwater aquarium are in categories of community fish, semi-aggressive fish and aggressive fish that cannot be mixed and matched. Choose the right fish for a freshwater aquarium with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Caring for fish includes maintaining the tank, feeding the fish and providing a livable atmosphere. Care for pet fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Proper fish tank and aquarium maintenance will prevent accidentally killing pet fish. Avoid accidentally killing pet fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Keeping your fish from getting stressed requires maintaining a steady water temperature and high quality of water. Keep a stress-free fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Checking your fish for bacteria and fungus involves checking the fish fins, eyes, behavior and body color. Check pet fish for bacteria and fungus with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Diagnose your fish's ailment by visually inspecting the fish every day for color or behavioral changes. Diagnose a pet fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Putting together a goldfish tank is easy with chemicals that neutralize the chlorine, decorative ornaments and large marbles for the flooring. Set up a goldfish tank with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Feeding goldfish is easiest with pelleted food a couple of times a day for easy cleaning. Feed goldfish and ensure proper nutrition with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Naming a goldfish can be based on the fish's appearance or behavior, or it can be based on a family member or celebrity. Name a pet goldfish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Making a goldfish live longer requires maintaining a high quality of water, feeding with a high seafood protein food and cleaning the tank based on the fish's personal needs. Extend a goldfish's life with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Caring for a Betta fish requires setting up a tank, letting the water acclimate and placing the fish carefully in the tank with a net. Care for Betta fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Keeping a Betta fish involves observing its color, condition and behavior every day as well as maintaining a high quality of water. Keep a Betta fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
Treating a sick Betta fish starts with cleaning the tank and replacing the water to prevent unhealthy bacteria or fungus. Treat a sick Betta fish with tips from a pet store owner in this free video on fish care.
People have kept and cared for 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 fish and aquarium care, a pet store owner discusses caring for a pet fish and its aquarium. Learn how to set up an aquarium, and find out how to group different fish together. Discover ways to care for fish and extend their lives by cleaning the tanks regularly and maintaining a high quality of water. Get specific tips on caring for a goldfish and Betta fish, and explore the world of pet fish with proper care and maintenance.
Michael Mavro Mike Mavro is the owner and operator of Orvee’s Pet Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. He has dedicated more than three decades to the care and maintenance, health and wellbeing of fish and furry animals.dkdk
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