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Saltwater Aquarium Water Testing
As discussed before the testing of our saltwater in our aquarium is a must for all. When we first set up the aquarium we need to test the water every day to monitor the balance.
Water chemistry continually changes with the adding of more fishes. So for several week after adding our fish we must test the water.
Use quality testing equipments or kits to monitor your Aquarium water parameters. Keep and write down your results for reference in future.
If you notice any dramatic change since you last tested the water, action may be required.
See the following:
- If the pH is too low, conduct a water change. See Acid and pH page for more information on how to raise the pH again.
- If the ammonia, nitrite or nitrate is too high, conduct water change. see how the saltwater aquarium nitrogen cycle works to understand more..
- If carbonate hardness is too low, again, conduct water change and refer to Hardness and Alkalinity page.
- If your salinity or specific gravity in your aquarium is too high or too low, adjust it accordingly.
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Complete guide to maintenance and care of your saltwater aquarium
Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide
Saltwater Aquarium Care and Maintenance
We have gone though the beginners guide to saltwater aquarium and we have learnt how to set up your saltwater aquarium, next comes the critical maintenance and care of your saltwater aquarium.
First we need to set up a strict maintenance schedule for our saltwater fish and other inhabitants to thrive in your aquarium. By applying simple maintenance techinques our inhabitants will stay healthier and your saltwater aquarium’s physical environment will look cleaner.
A Proper and routine cleaning schedule is the key to success and is long term beneficial, to avoid loss of saltwater fish and of course loss of money and time invested.
You may be asking right now, how often do i need clean my saltwater aquarium? or how often does maintenance take place?
Well it all depends on the following questions:
- What is your aquarium size?
- What kind of saltwater aquarium filters do you use?
- What types and numbers of inhabitants/fishes do you have?
- lastly, how often do you feed them?
When you can answer these questions you can decide on how often your saltwater aquarium needs cleaning.
Here is a suggestion or recommendation on how often your saltwater aquarium should be checked and what should be checked and/or be monitored.
Daily
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- Make sure all equipments are running properly and smoothly.
- Salinity
- Temperature (twice a day – in the morning and at night)
- Check your fish to make sure they are actingnormally. Checking this daily will help you find out the first signs of disease and treat it early.
Weekly and/or Bi-Weekly
- Partial water change of about 15-20% of your saltwater aquarium.
- Vacuum gravel or sand.
- Check water parameters – pH, Hardness, Nitrite, Nitrate
- Rinse your filter. Tip: Rinse it out with your old aquarium water that you are changing. Using chlorinated water will cause temperature change and can kill the bacteria that accumulated.
Monthly
- Replace your saltwater aquarium filter media if necessary.
- Check expiration dated on the boxes and bottles of your aquarium supplies that you use.
When required
- Algae clean up on aquarium glass and decorations.
Good water quality ensures health for your saltwater fish and other inhabitants.
Here are some more guidelines on routine care and maintenance for your saltwater aquarium:
- Testing your saltwater aquarium water
- Changing your saltwater aquarium water
- Maintaning the amount of algae
- Feeding saltwater fish
Complete guide to maintenance and care of your saltwater aquarium
Text and Photo Source: Saltwater Aquarium Online Guide
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