Getting Started
- Tank with lid
- Filtration
- Light hood and bulb
- Gravel and gravel siphon
- Plants live and artificial
- Magnet tank glass cleaner
- Variety of fish food
- Bucket
- Ornaments
- Water conditioner
- Bacterial agent
- Treatments for common problems
- Nets
- Water test kit
- Backing paper (Optional)
- Algae cleaning tools
- Air pump/Filter
- Book about care
DAILY
- Perform a visual check and make sure fish are healthy and alert
- Check all equipment is working properly
- Remove any dead fish, plants or obvious debris
FORTNIGHTLY
- Perform 20% water change
- Clean glass
- Clean light tubes
- Test the water
MONTHLY
- Check supplies
- Perform filter maintenance
The signs of an unhealthy fish are:
- Gasping at the top of the tank
- Swimming abnormally
- Droopy, torn or frayed fins
- Lesions or cotton wool looking
- Substance on the body
- Safety