| Starting a new Aquarium | |||||
| Essential supplies checklist | Suggested supplies checklist | ||||
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Aquarium – Housing for fish & plants |
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Air Pump – Adds oxygen to the water |
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Light & Hood – Enhances viewing & colors, secures fish and helps promote healthy plant growth. |
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Air Line Tubing – Path for air to flow from the air pump into aeration devices | ||
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Aquarium Stand – Evenly supports the weight of the aquarium |
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Air Stones – Adds bubbles to the water for oxygen and circulation | ||
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Filter and Filter Media – Maintains good water quality and removes debris & impurities from water |
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Check Valve – Stops water from back-siphoning into the air pump | ||
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Aquarium Gravel – Decorates aquarium bottom and secures plants |
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Gang Valve – To operate multiple aeration devices | ||
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Water Conditioner – Removes Chlorine from tap water, detoxifies heavy metals, and helps protect fish |
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Algae Scrapper – Removes the build up of algae on aquarium glass | ||
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Heater – Maintains a consistent warm water temperature |
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Ammonia Test Kit – Checks for harmful ammonia levels | ||
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Thermometer – Lets you check water temperature |
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Nitrite Test Kit - Checks for harmful nitrite levels | ||
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Aquarium Salt – Helps cure and prevent disease and improves gill function |
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pH Test Kit – Checks the degree of acidity or alkalinity of water | ||
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Fish Food – Supplies nutrition |
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Live Plants – Creates a more natural environment and hiding places for fish | ||
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Supplemental Food – Adds variety in diet and added nutrition |
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Rocks – Decorates the aquarium and adds a natural hiding places for fish | ||
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Cycle or Bio-Spira - Starts and accelerates the nitrogen cycle |
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Driftwood - Decorates the aquarium and adds a natural hiding places for fish | ||
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Fish Net – To catch fish and debris |
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Gravel Cleaner – Removes excess debris from the gravel | ||||
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Books – For general information, and proper fish care | ||||