Safety; Tips For Success - Tetra Goldfish 10 gallons Guide D'installation Et D'entretien

Safety

• Always read instructions prior to set up or maintenance.
• Always grasp and carry an aquarium from underneath, supporting the bottom at all times.
• Never lift your aquarium by grasping its upper frame.
• Never try to move a full or partially full aquarium. Empty all water, gravel, and décor before moving.
• Never lift an aquarium with wet hands.
• Always make a drip loop for all electrical cords and use a GFCI-protected outlet for safety (Fig. 1).
• Never plug in appliances until after installation is complete and always unplug all electrical
appliances before repositioning, cleaning or removing the appliance.
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Tips for Success

• Know how large your fish will grow, before purchasing, to ensure your tank is large enough.
• Don't overcrowd your tank. The general rule is one gallon of water for every inch of fish for
tropical fish, and 2-3 gallons of water for every inch of goldfish.
• Stock your fish slowly over time to decrease the chance of ammonia spikes and other
water quality issues.
• Plants and aquarium decorations help make your fish feel safe and help them thrive.
• Isolate fish if disease occurs to prevent other fish in your tank from becoming infected.
• On average, you should leave your aquarium light on for 8 to 12 hours.
If algae growth becomes a problem, reduce that length of time. Light timers can help with this.
• Fish need oxygen too; use an air pump and air stone to provide an extra boost of oxygen
to the water.
• Fish do not regulate their own body temperature; they rely on the water temperature to maintain
their body heat. For tropical fish, purchase an appropriately-sized aquarium heater to maintain
the ideal temperature for your fish. A heater is not needed for goldfish.
(Fig. 1)
• Use appropriate dosage when using water care products. Always read the package directions.
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