Get Fish Water Care for Fish in Scappoose

Fish tanks are a wonderful centerpiece to a room. Fish and other aquatic animals are fascinating to watch, and you can customize your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular upkeep is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are exceptionally sensitive to pH changes and dirty water. A functional, healthy aquarium requires working filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the optimal setting for your fish. If you're looking for help optimizing your aquarium in the Scappoose, OR area, come down to Purrz and Paws Pet Supply and let us show you everything you require to keep your water clean.

Fish are sensitive animals to both temperature and pollution, and so, it's very important that you are regularly cleaning and maintaining their environment. Here are some  important devices that you must be using to help you optimize your fish tank.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes draw water up and through a fine filter, removing harmful particles that can make your fish sick and cloud the water. Every fish tank needs to have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps prevent stress-related diseases that occur when the pH or temperature of the water is not ideal for fish. While these also help for fish tanks filled with chlorinated tap water, you should always leave tap water out over night before adding it to your fish tank. This offers the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it much healthier for your fish tank.

Aquatic plants: Including plants to your aquarium gives your fish a much less stressful setting as it more closely mimics their natural habitat and gives them places to hide. Additionally, plants help lower the carbon in the water, which in turn helps keep the acidity balanced. Simply make sure you're getting tablets or drops to help maintain your plants healthy as well - aquatic plant care is important to keeping a thriving fish tank.

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your aquarium completely balanced for your fish is essential to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will guarantee your fish has a healthy environment to live in. In addition, if you have a brackish or saltwater tank, you'll need to make sure the salinity is optimized as well, and a pet store can assist with that.

Keeping your fish tank's water conditioned, pH well balanced, and clean will ensure a long and healthy life for your fish. We have the experience here at Purrz and Paws Pet Supply, so give us a call at (503) 543-5740 or stop by and see us today.