Information on maintaining your
freshwater fish tank, whether it is a goldfish bowl, or your 125 gallon
aquarium. Here you will find information you need to doing either, and if you
have any questions about maintenance your particular aquarium, just ask
us, we'll be glad to help. Don't forget we can do it
for you!
Small Aquarium &
Bowl Maintenance
Usually small aquariums
(2-5 gallons) and bowls (1 gallon or less) are used as homes for small goldfish,
or betta's. We wouldn't recommend putting any other type of fish in a bowl or
small aquarium. Small aquariums and bowls require special attention when
maintaining them, and because they have such a small amount water, you will
usually empty more water than you would in a larger aquarium. Below recommended
maintenance schedules for maintaining your small aquarium or bowl.
Small Aquarium Maintenance Schedule
Daily
- Feed fish according to directions on fish
food package (remove any uneaten food).
- Check and make sure all filters (if equipped),
air pumps and air stones are working properly.
- Check water temperature. If it is too warm,
you may want to add cold water.
Weekly
- Gently wipe inside tank glass to remove any
algae build up.
- Add treated water to compensate for any
evaporation loss.
Monthly (more frequently if necessary)
- Use gravel vacuum to clean gravel (use
proper size), vacuum
visible waste, and uneaten food, only empty 50-60% of the water in the
aquarium, (Also it may be necessary to temporarily remove fish from
aquarium, and put them in a bowl or container with the aquarium water or
treated water that is about the same temperature. Be careful when doing
this!).
- Clean your filter (if equipped) thoroughly (remove from
tank and clean all parts).
- Remove and replace any filter cartridges and
media, according to directions that came with filter (this may not apply to
all aquariums).
- Replace any air stones.
Schedule may vary due to
type of fish or other circumstances.
Any questions regarding maintenance procedures, feel free
to ask us.
Bowl Maintenance Schedule
Daily
- Feed fish according to directions on fish
food package (remove any uneaten food).
- Check and make sure all filters (if equipped),
air pumps and air stones are working properly.
- Check water temperature. If it is too warm,
you may want to add cold water.
Weekly
- Gently wipe inside tank glass to remove any
algae build up.
- During the next step you will have to remove
fish from aquarium, and put them in a bowl or container with the old
aquarium water or treated water that is about the same temperature. Be
careful when doing this!
Schedule may vary due to
type of fish or other circumstances.
Any questions regarding maintenance procedures, feel free
to ask us.
Note: Please keep in mind that soap and
other household clears used to clean an aquarium can kill your fish. Do not
use these products to clean any aquarium, or fish bowl, and use caution when
using these products around it.
Aquarium Maintenance
Maintaining your tank can become a dreaded task, but by using one of our
filtration configurations, with a recommended filter, you can reduce the amount
of times that your aquarium will have to be cleaned. Take a look at the
maintenance schedules below. Ours
applies if you are using our filter configurations and recommended filters. You
will also find a standard schedule, which applies no matter what type of filter,
assuming you just have proper equipment. For details about our maintenance
services click here. If you want to know which
filtration setup may be best for your aquarium click here.
WRR Aquatech
Maintenance Schedule
Using our filtration configurations with
recommended filters provides excellent filtration but also has the
advantage of reduced maintenance on an aquarium, as well as year round crystal
clear water. Your water will always be clear*, but you will want to
vacuum the gravel because it becomes very dirty over time. Your fish will be
happy and healthy and so will you.
*May vary due to types of fish or other
circumstances.
Note: This schedule applies to all Deluxe
Starter Kits purchased from us.
Daily
- Feed fish according to directions on fish
food package.
- Check and make sure all filters are working
and flowing properly.
- Check water temperature.
Weekly
- Rinse filter cartridges of Emperor 280 and
400 models, in tap water (recommended, not required).
- Gently wipe inside tank glass to remove any
algae build up.
- Add treated water to compensate for any
evaporation loss.
Approx. Every 2-4 Month's
- Use gravel vacuum to clean gravel, vacuum
visible waste, and uneaten food, only empty 20-30% of the water in the
aquarium, (Do not to empty tank! Also it is not
necessary to remove fish from aquarium).
- Get a water test (Recommended, not
required).
- Clean your filter thoroughly (remove from
tank and clean all parts).
- Remove and replace filter cartridges and
media, according to directions that came with filter. DO NOT change or clean
bio-wheels (if equipped).
Schedule may vary due to type of fish or
other circumstances.
Any questions regarding maintenance procedures, feel free
to ask us.
Maintenance
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