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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-12-02, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1987. 2# Fish provide fascinating, relaxing gift complete assortment and your selection should be based on the size of your aquarium and the amount of money you decide to spend. Once you have set up your aquarium, you should add a chlorine neutralizer to the water and add only a few fish initially. These few fish will help develop the property biological conditions ne­ cessary to maintain a fully stocked aquarium. After three to four weeks. assuming everything is function­ ing properly, you can then go ahead and add the rest of your fish. Aquarium maintenance is a lot simpler than people think. Every two weeks a partial water change (not greater than 20 percent) by ,siphoning the water from the bottom of the aquarium is all that is required. A device called the Hydro-Clean allows an efficient siphoning by separating the debris in the gravel and removing it with the water pg Novel and entertaining, an aquarium filled with tropical fish makes an ideal Christmas present for that very special someone. Adults will appreciate it as an eyecatching conversation piece while, for children, an aquarium provides an excellent learning experience which is also an enjoyable hobby. from the aquarium. On a monthly basis, your filter will require minimal maintenance. That’s all there is. Following this simple routine, chances offish disease or any other aquarium problems are remote. In fact, one of the biggest problems people have is spending too much time maintaining their aquarium. On a daily basis, of course, fish should be fed and a good quality flake food will provide a complete diet for almost all fish. V ------ -«----------------------------— Your Christmas Gift Store Of all Christmas presents, per­ haps the most beloved is a living gift such as an aquarium filled with tropical fish. Colorful, varied and sure to be enjoyed by the lucky recipient, it’s also easy to maintain and adds a unique decorative touch to any family room, living room or den. In fact, a recent study by researchersatthe University of Pennsylvania concluded it is even a benefit in relieving stress. Bestowing a home aquarium upon a friend, relative or your own children has many positive bene­ fits. In order to select the best aquarium for your money, one that’s filled with colorful tropical fish and easy to maintain, it’s a good idea to do a little investigat­ ing. First, you will want to locate a good dealer in your area. If you have a friend who has an aquarium, ask for a reference; otherwise the phone book lists most tropical fish retailers. It is advisable to purchase a book thatprovides complete instruc­ tions on setting up and maintaining an aquarium. One basic rule to follow, howev­ er, is to buy the largest aquarium possible since, the greater the water environment, the less chance of water problems. If you receive an aquarium as a gift, you must assume all the responsibilities for maintenance. When determining where to put your new aquarium, you should consider several factors. You will not want to put it in direct sunlight, since this will cause algae to grow on the glass and plastic accessor­ ies. You will also not want to put it on your best carpeting since, during water changes, it is possible for some water splash on the floor. And you should also be sure to put your aquarium on a firm stand since water is heavy. After you have decided on the aquarium, your first accessory will be atightly fitting canopy cover equipped with a fluorescent fix- Christmas etiquette ture. Fluorescent fixtures throw off a cool light and will nto cause fluctuations in the water tempera­ ture. Whileweareonthe subject of water temperature, tropical fish require an environment maintain­ ed at around 75°F (25°C). You will therefore need a good heater and an aquarium thermometer. A recent development in this technology is the liquid crystal digital thermometer which affixes to the outside of the aquarium yet measures most accurately the water temperature. You will also need a quality filter. Your dealer can give you proper advice since there are several types of filters and needs will vary with the size of your aquarium. If you are going to keep a lot of fish, you will also want a separate air pump to add oxygen to the water. Decorating an aquarium is great fun. There are multi-colored gra­ vels, highly decorative back­ grounds and hundreds of orna­ ments, as well as plastic plants so real in reproduction it’s almost impossible to distinguish them from live plants. 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