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Most living organisms can suffer illness at one time or another. The most effective way to deal with this reality is to prevent, rather than wait for a possible problem. The consequences of having to treat a stocked aquarium with a medication can be stressful and damaging in itself. Many plants, fish and helpful bacteria can suffer as a result of using medication.
The following list provides general points that support disease prevention:
- Choose only healthy fish, avoid purchases from aquariums containing sick fish.
- Purchase fish in limited groups, slowly build fish populations.
- Consider a quarantine aquarium. This will allow observation and preventative treatments before exposing new fish to established aquarium inhabitants.
- Follow proper acclimation of new specimens ( click here ).
- Always condition new water properly. Chlorine, chloramine, and metals are damaging to aquarium inhabitants. Use Aqua Plus.
- If plumbing repairs or changes occur, that involve copper pipe, exercise caution ( click here ).
- Perform basic water tests and maintenance on a regular basis.
- After power failures, ensure that all equipment is working properly. Observe fish carefully, temperature variations will stress them.
- Use timers for lighting. Regular illumination periods are important for fish and plants.
- If a medication has been used, after the treatment is complete, perform additional water changes and use carbon to remove residual traces. Test water and dose with Cycle and Aqua Plus.
- Supply regular feedings of various quality foods. Nutrafin Max provides complete nutrition.
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