Free Floating Bacteria in Aquariums – One very overlooked aspect of water chemistry is the number of bacteria found in the water of the aquarium. The bacterial water count is probably the most important part of keeping a fish healthy in an aquarium.
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4.1. Importance of Water in the Aquarium
Importance of Water in the Aquarium – Probably the biggest myth out there is that tropical fish need close attention to temperature, pH, GH and KH.
1.1.13. Aquarium Fish Selection
Aquarium Fish Selection: As for the selection of fish for a beginner, some fish are quite accepting of the mistakes we all make as beginners to the hobby.
1.1.12.1. Guideline Example
A Guideline Example scoring for a beginner aquarium.
1.1.12. How to Make Fish Thrive
How to Make Fish Thrive: “Have fun – Watch your fish behavior so you can tell if something is off – Don’t stress and overthink anything. Great advice!
1.1.11. Ich
Fish in a newly set up aquarium often get little white spots all over their bodies. This is a disease called “ich” or “white spots”. Treating ich is very easy.
1.1.10. Plants and the New Hobbyist
The author does not want to discourage newcomers to the hobby. But when it comes to plants there simply is a problem. Plants are not as easy as everyone says they are. Newcomers to the hobby should skip the plants
1.1.9. “Brown Algae”
Brown Algae: If you are a newcomer to the hobby just accept the fact that brown algae will form in the aquarium and just leave it be in the aquarium. Do NOT try and fight the brown algae. It is a war the algae will win.
1.1.7. Aeration of the Aquarium
One of the five keys to any healthy aquarium is aeration. In an aquarium with even moderate amounts of fish, aeration is essential for healthy fish.
1.1.6. Filter media for an aquarium
Filter media is the stuff inside a filter. It is something that grows beneficial bacteria on its surface These beneficial bacteria remove fish pee (ammonia) from the water. Filter media is important to the health of the fish.
