Get Plant Care for Fish in Waconia

Aquariums are a wonderful centerpiece to a room. Fish and other aquatic animals are fascinating to watch, and you can personalize your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular maintenance is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are incredibly sensitive to pH changes and dirty water. A functional, healthy fish tank needs working filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the optimal setting for your fish. If you're looking for help enhancing your aquarium in the Waconia, MN area, come down to Paws Inn Pet Essentials and let us show you everything you require to keep your water clean.

Fish are sensitive creatures to both temperature and pollution, therefore, it's very important that you are regularly cleaning and maintaining their setting. Here are some  important tools that you must be using to help you enhance your fish tank.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes pull water up and through a fine filter, eliminating damaging particles that can make your fish ill and cloud the water. Every fish tank needs to have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps protect against stress-related diseases that happen when the pH or temperature of the water is not ideal for fish. While these also help for aquariums filled with chlorinated tap water, you should always leave tap water out overnight before adding it to your fish tank. This offers the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it much healthier for your aquarium.

Aquatic plants: Including plants to your fish tank provides your fish a much less stressful environment as it more closely resembles their natural habitat and gives them places to hide. Additionally, plants help lower the carbon in the water, which in turn helps maintain the level of acidity well balanced. Simply ensure you're getting tablets or drops to help keep your plants healthy as well - aquatic plant care is critical to maintaining a thriving fish tank.

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your aquarium completely balanced for your fish is crucial to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will ensure your fish has a healthy environment to live in. In addition, if you have a brackish or saltwater tank, you'll need to ensure the salinity is optimized as well, and a pet store can assist with that.

Keeping your fish tank's water conditioned, pH well balanced, and clean will ensure a long and healthy life for your fish. We have the expertise here at Paws Inn Pet Essentials, so give us a call at (612) 806-1854 or stop by and see us today.