Water is the source of life and habitat of all marine and freshwater creatures. In natural conditions, animals feel comfortable mostly in clean water. In such water they can grow and multiply. At home, everything is different. Many people prefer to start aquarium fish, but not everyone cares about the proper quality of water for the aquarium. The use of ordinary tap water can be detrimental to its inhabitants. Therefore, there are several simple rules for preparing water for the aquarium.
What kind of water should be poured into the aquarium?
Fish and other inhabitants of the aquarium can not be run into fresh water. It is fraught with diseases in animals. Various chemical compounds, which are in the water habitual for us, are disastrous for the inhabitants of the aquarium. Particularly dangerous is chlorine. Water, without fail, should be permanent.
How much should I defend the water for the aquarium?
To finally get rid of all the harmful substances contained in the water, it must be defended for 1-2 weeks. To lag the water, it is better to use a large bucket or a basin. Also, when buying a new aquarium, you should leave it to stand water in it and drain it at least once. At the same time, this way you can check if the aquarium is leaking. In some pet stores special drugs are sold that neutralize the chemical compounds in the water. But experts recommend not to neglect the assertion of water, even using these drugs.
The water temperature in the aquarium
The most suitable water temperature for an aquarium is a room temperature of 23-26 degrees. In winter, the aquarium should not be placed on a balcony, nor is it recommended to place it near a radiator or heater.
Water hardness in the aquarium
Rigidity is an important parameter of water in the aquarium. This parameter is determined by the total amount of calcium and magnesium salts that are dissolved in water. The range of water hardness is very wide. In natural conditions, this indicator depends on climate, soil and season. Fish can live in water of varying rigidity, but magnesium and calcium salts are extremely necessary for them - they play an important role in the growth and reproduction of animals.
In the aquarium, the hardness of the water is constantly changing, it becomes softer - the fish absorb the salts that are in the water. Therefore, the water in the aquarium should be periodically changed.
Cleaning the water in the aquarium
The most simple method of cleaning is a complete change of water in the aquarium. But in some cases this task is difficult and unnecessary. Water is much easier to clean. To clean the turbid water in the aquarium, as a rule, simple filters based on activated carbon are used. Filters for water purification in the aquarium can be done by yourself or purchased at a pet store.
Aeration of water in the aquarium
This parameter is regulated by temperature, plants and the presence of living things in the aquarium. By aeration, the oxygen in the aquarium is monitored. Aeration can be carried out with the help of special devices - compressors, which saturate the water with oxygen. Also, there are filters for water purification with built-in compressors. The water parameters in the aquarium play an important role in the normal functioning of fish. It is important to change any of the parameters very smoothly, exclude sudden temperature changes.
Observing these simple rules, each owner of the aquarium provides the fish with conditions that are as close to natural as possible. And this, in turn, is the key to the health and long life of pets.