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Setting Up a 10 Gallon Aquarium

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When creating a good environment for fish, you should remember that their survival is a critical aspect. In a 10 gallon aquarium, you may choose between fresh water fish or tropical saltwater fish, whichever is to your liking. Here are some principles that you can follow when setting up a huge aquarium like this, including:While the glass seems clean, do not ignore the possibility that there might be small amount of dirt or dust in it. Do not use a strong detergent when cleaning the tank and make sure to rinse the aquarium carefully to ensure that no detergent is left behind. One you are done cleaning the inside of the aquarium make sure to clean the equipment that you want to put in it, the same way as how you cleaned the aquarium. As we all know, detergents can be harmful to marine life, and so you need to be very careful to rinse it all thoroughly to make sure that there is no residue left. If you are planning to add gravel into your fish aquarium, be sure that it is washed under running water to get rid of any unwanted substances.

 

Soak the artificial plants in a bucket full of clean fresh water for several hours before placing into your aquarium. This is to make sure that there is no dust or dirt in it. Fill your aquarium with slowly with water and monitor it for several hours checking for leaks before putting all other equipment into it. Empty out the tank and place the gravel and the filtration system before adding de-chlorinated water into the aquarium. If you are unsure if the water has chlorine in it, then use a chlorine remover to make sure that the water is safe.Pour the water into the tank in a way that it will not disturb the gravel in the aquarium. Try to do this as slow as possible.

You may use a dish in order to prevent disturbing the gravel before pouring the water in. Remove the dish once the aquarium is filled with water.Setting up a 10 gallon aquarium is not a very hard task as long as you know the right things to do. What you need to remember is to make sure that you set up a healthy tank environment to ensure the long life of your fish. You may also check the internet for some tips on how you can design an aquarium of this size.