Get Plant 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 personalize your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular maintenance is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are extremely sensitive to pH adjustments and dirty water. A functional, healthy aquarium requires functioning filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal setting for your fish. If you're looking for assistance 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 creatures to both temperature and contamination, therefore, it's very important that you are regularly cleaning and preserving their environment. Here are some  important devices that you need to be using to help you optimize your fish tank.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes pull water up and through a fine filter, removing unsafe particles that can make your fish ill and cloud the water. Every fish tank should have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps avoid stress-related diseases that happen when the pH or temperature of the water is not optimal for fish. While these also help for fish tanks full of chlorinated tap water, you should always leave tap water out overnight before adding it to your aquarium. This provides the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it healthier for your aquarium.

Aquatic plants: Adding plants to your fish tank provides your fish a much less stressful environment as it more closely resembles their natural environment and provides places to hide. Additionally, plants help lower the carbon in the water, which in turn helps keep the level of acidity balanced. Simply make sure you're getting tablets or drops to help keep your plants healthy as well - aquatic plant care is critical to maintaining a prospering fish tank.

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your fish tank completely balanced for your fish is vital 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 ensure the salinity is optimized as well, and a pet store can assist with that.

Keeping your aquarium'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 come by and see us today.