Aquarium Water Changing tip

Water is one of the most important factor an aquarists need to care. Most of the fishes die , just because of bad condition of the water poured in the aquarium.You would be thinking what type of water we should use for aquarium and how can we get it??



Water which is supplied in our home , in most of the countries is a mixture of chlorine.What we have to do is to separate the chlorine mixed in the water  and some other mineral. Chlorine mixed in water is the main cause due to which the fish do not survive.

To separate the chlorine from water and other dirts , take a container and fill it with water. Leave the water in the same container for 2-3 days.This causes chlorine and other dirts to settle down in the container.Pour out the water from above and leave the small amount of water of chlorine settled down.The water which you take out from the aquarium can be used to water the plants .I usually change the water of my aquarium apply the above procedures.

Lemon Tetra

Introduction

The dorsal fin contains black with a yellow streak on the front edge, the adipose fin is yellow with a black edge, and the long-based anal fin has bright yellow front and a black rear edge.General coloration is greenish yellow with a silver belly.Mature males are more intensely colored.

Common Name


Lemon Tetra


Species

Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

Habitat 


Streams of the Amazon basin..

Maximum Size

About  2in (5cm).


Minimum Tank Size 


A tank measuring at least 24 inches.


Diet 


They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods.Frozen flakes and live foods.A varied diet will ensure the fish develop the best colors and condition.


Water Temperature


72-82°F (22-28°C)


pH


6.0-7.5.


Hardness


3-25 dH .


Remark


This fish looks best schooling in a well planted tank.

Belgian Flag Tetra

Introduction



The color of this tetra is pale grayish brown of the dorsal surface and silver on the flanks and ventral surface.There are  line along the body; the uppermost is red, the middle faintly gold on this specimen , and the broader bottom line is black.The gill covers are silver .Females are much deeper in body shape.

Common Name


Flag Tetra


Species


Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus


Habitat 


Streams around and including the Tocantins River,lower Amazon.

Maximum Size


About  2in (5cm).


Minimum Tank Size 


A tank measuring at least 24" x 15" x 12" (60cm x 37.5cm x 30cm) - 70 litre tank.


Diet 


Easy to feed. It will readily accept just about anything offered.They are Omnivorous , so can eat most of the foods. Feed a mixture of dried flakes and granules along with small live and frozen foods. A few handfuls of dried leaves (again beech can be used, or oak leaves are also suitable) would complete the natural feel.


Water Temperature


74-82°F (22-28°C)


pH


5.5-7.5.


Hardness


1-12°H


Remark


It resembles Hemigrammus ulreyi, a less commonly available species.