What are the methods and precautions for keeping fish in a home aquarium?

Nowadays, many families buy a decorative aquarium and purchase some precious goldfish to keep. So, how do you keep fish in a home aquarium?

1. How to keep fish in a home aquarium

1. Aquarium treatment

Before preparing to keep fish, the aquarium must be treated properly. First, add salt to the aquarium and fill it with water to two-thirds full to soak it. The purpose is to disinfect the aquarium and give the newly arrived little fish a clean home. Soaking for one day is enough. Then take the aquarium out into the sun and expose it for two days, and the aquarium is ready.

2. Decorating the aquarium

If nothing is arranged in the aquarium, it is a “bare tank”, which is not very attractive. It is best to put some gravel at the bottom of the aquarium, plant some aquatic plants, and place some decorative items to increase the aquarium's ornamental value. In addition, aquatic plants both beautify the aquarium and provide oxygen for the fish.

3. Keeping methods

The fish just bought back are very fragile. Therefore, after putting the fish into the aquarium, within two days, apart from feeding, try not to lean in and watch, as that will scare the little fish. After two days, once the fish have adapted to the new environment, you can enjoy them to your heart's content. In addition, at night it is best to place a lighting lamp above the aquarium, because some fish do not like darkness.

4. Change the water frequently

The water in the aquarium is generally changed once every three days or once a week. Remember not to change the whole tank of water. The day before changing the water, prepare the water to be changed in advance. The purpose is to make the temperature difference between the water removed and the water poured in not too great. Siphon out a little more than one-third of the water, then pour in the water prepared in advance.

5. Fish disease prevention and treatment

Fish disease prevention and treatment is very important, because some fish that get sick can easily infect other fish. Generally, sick fish will have damage to the body or gills, white spots on the body, stop eating, and other symptoms. Most cases are caused by parasite infection. At this time, quickly isolate the sick fish and carry out a tank-clearing water change to remove the parasites. After that, you can buy some medication to treat the sick fish according to the little fish's symptoms.