Aquarium Fish

Fishkeeping Checklist

Daily

-- Feed the fish twice a day and check their physical condition.

-- Turn the tank lights on for 8-10 hours a day for a tank without live plants and 12-14 hours a day for a tank with live plants.

-- Check the water temperature.

Monthly

-- Clean the tank's glass on the inside using an algae scraper.

-- Vacuum the gravel in the tank with a siphon hose until 25 percent of the water has been removed; refill the tank with fresh dechlorinated water (add the water conditioner to the tap water before pouring into the tank).

-- Trim plants and replace if necessary.

-- Change filter cartridge.