After tank is set up:
--Monitor ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, etc levels until satisfied tank biological filter is well established, then do periodic water quality testing.
--Adjust air flow, water flow, and lighting cycle to get display effects desired.
--Observe animals and plants closely for problems.
--Do periodic water changes.
--Do not feed animals for a few days, or do light feeding for first week.
--Never overfeed animals.
--Remove any excess food, and dead animals or plants as soon as possible to avoid fouling and
disease. --Adjust lights (duration, intensity, wavelength) and light cycle to lessen algae growth.
--Remove overly aggressive animals.
--Do a daily tank check to verify all is going well.
See these articles also:
Seeding…................
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Seeding.html
Aquascaping…….....
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Aquascaping.html
Water changes…......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Water_Changes.html
Water Quality….......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Water_Quality.html
Renovation……......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Renovation.html
Tank Safety……......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Tank_Safety.html
Feeding………....…
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Feeding.html
Aerosols……….......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Aerosols.html
Stocking……….......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/saltwater/Lawler_Stocking.html
Collecting……. .......
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/travel/Lawler_Collecting.html
Aquarium Ideas….....
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Aquarium_Ideas.html
Substrate Ingestion…
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Substrate_Ingestion.html
Daily Tank Checks....
http://www.aquarticles.com/articles/management/Lawler_Daily_Tank_Checks.html
Copyright 2006 by Dr. Adrian Lawler, Author Copyright 2006 by Aquarticles, Internet Sponsor
ARTICLE INFORMATION:
Author: Dr. Adrian Lawler
Title: Daily Tank Checks
Summary: A handy checklist to follow when setting up a new tank
Contact for editing purposes: [email protected]
email: Adrian Lawler
Date first published: December 2006