Previous Questions
- Fish Care
- Aquarium - Maintenance and Care
- Set Up & Maintenance
- Does my aquarium need gravel or substrate?
- How long should I leave my aquarium lights on for?
- What maintenance should I do on my aquarium?
- What is a biological filter?
- How do I calculate the volume of water in my aquarium / pond?
- When can I add new fish to my tank?
- Can I add tap water directly to my aquarium?
- Water Quality
- How often should I change the aquarium water?
- How often should I clean my aquarium?
- How can I eradicate algae from my aquarium?
- Why are nitrite levels slowly creeping up in my new tank set up?
- Why does my aquarium water have a pale yellow tinge to it?
- What causes cloudy water in my aquarium?
- What is Water Hardness?
- How can I test the water in my aquarium?
- Set Up & Maintenance
- Fishkeeping Myth Busting
What maintenance should I do on my aquarium?
The varies between all set ups, but as a rough guide you should do the following:
Daily
✔ Check fish for signs of disease
✔ Check water temperature
✔ Check filter is working correctly
Weekly
✔ Remove 10-15% of water and replace with de-chlorinated water - try using King British De-Chlorinator
✔ Test water conditions are suitable for the fish you keep (different species require different conditions) - Try adding King British Filter Aid + to help maintain good water quality.
✔ Clear any algae
Monthly
✔ Perform a 25% water change, replacing with de-chlorinated water
✔ Vacuum gravel
✔ Carry out essential filter maintenence
✔ Check sponges/cartridges
✔ Rinse filter sponge (not under tap water)
✔ Clean aquarium of algae
✔ Clean ornaments and plastic plants
✔ Replace air stone (if used)
✔ Prune any live plants that need it
Daily
✔ Check fish for signs of disease
✔ Check water temperature
✔ Check filter is working correctly
Weekly
✔ Remove 10-15% of water and replace with de-chlorinated water - try using King British De-Chlorinator
✔ Test water conditions are suitable for the fish you keep (different species require different conditions) - Try adding King British Filter Aid + to help maintain good water quality.
✔ Clear any algae
Monthly
✔ Perform a 25% water change, replacing with de-chlorinated water
✔ Vacuum gravel
✔ Carry out essential filter maintenence
✔ Check sponges/cartridges
✔ Rinse filter sponge (not under tap water)
✔ Clean aquarium of algae
✔ Clean ornaments and plastic plants
✔ Replace air stone (if used)
✔ Prune any live plants that need it
