How to take care of your tropical fish

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Clownfish swimming amongst blue-tipped anemone tendrils.

How to take care of your Tropical Fish

All you need to know about Tropical Fish.

What do you need before you decide on purchasing Tropical Fish :

  • A Fish Tank
  • A heater
  • Water conditioners
  • Filtration
  • Specific food which is only meant for Tropical Fish

Caring for your Tropical Fish :

  • Make sure you give attention to water quality
  • Do water changes every two weeks, by replacing at least 30%
  • Replace filtration media and carbon monthly
  • Always add dechlorinating conditioners to water and salt if your fish require
  • Feed carefully, excess food pollutes the water
  • Feed according to species requirements
  • Watch out for disease and treat promptly
  • Do not rinse filter media under tap water, but rather with tank water
  • Unhappy fish have clamped tail fins
  • If you are unsure of anything, ask your Stodels Pet expert for advice