Buy Algaecides & Water Clarity 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 tailor your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular maintenance is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are exceptionally sensitive to pH modifications and dirty water. A functional, healthy aquarium needs working filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal setting for your fish. If you're looking for help optimizing your fish tank in the Scappoose, OR area, come down to Purrz and Paws Pet Supply and let us show you everything you need to keep your water clean.

Fish are sensitive animals to both temperature and contamination, therefore, it's very important that you are consistently cleaning and maintaining their setting. Here are some  essential devices that you need to be using to help you enhance your aquarium.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes draw water up and through a fine filter, getting rid of harmful particles that can make your fish sick and cloud the water. Every aquarium must have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps stop stress-related diseases that take place when the pH or temperature of the water is not optimal 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 aquarium. This offers the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it healthier for your fish tank.

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

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your fish tank perfectly balanced for your fish is important to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will ensure 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 help with that.

Keeping your fish tank's water conditioned, pH 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 come by and see us today.