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3 Most Common Mistakes in Caring for Aquarium Fish That Inexperienced Owners Make
15.01.2024 11:08
Caring for aquarium fish is not as easy as it seems at first glance.
In this case, it is important to take into account many different nuances.
However, sometimes inexperienced owners can make a number of mistakes in caring for fish.
Incorrect feeding
It would seem that there is nothing difficult about feeding fish.
Beginning breeders often believe that they just need to add food periodically.
But in order for the fish to be healthy, you need to avoid mistakes in their feeding.
In this case, it is important to establish the correct diet.
However, fish should never be overfed.
Initially, they should be fed once a day. After that, the frequency of feeding should be gradually increased.
You just need to keep it in moderation, otherwise the leftover food will sink to the bottom.
And this, in turn, can become a suitable environment for the spread of various bacteria.
Inappropriate temperature conditions
For fish, a temperature difference of just a few degrees can be fatal.
The optimal temperature in this case would be +23 degrees.
However, this depends on the type of fish. Therefore, it is worthwhile to study the conditions of keeping each type in detail in advance.
You also need to stock up on a thermometer to monitor the water temperature and special heating equipment.
Untimely water change
Sometimes beginners may change the water in the aquarium as soon as it starts to get a little cloudy.
In such cases, they often drain the water completely and replace it with new water. However, in this situation, the fish may experience stress.
Therefore, in this situation, it is recommended to drain a third of the water from the aquarium, and then simply add fresh water.
Earlier we wrote about how to understand that the fish in the aquarium are not feeling well.
