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freshwater and saltwater aquariums

Choose Your Aquarium Type. The specific aquarium setup will depend upon the requirements of the species you choose.. Choose Your Aquarium Type. Choose Your Aquarium Type. Choose Your Aquarium Type. Basic Needs. Appropriate enclosure/housingNutritionHygieneEnrichment. Enclosure Components. TankStand/CanopyLid/condenserLightsTemperature Control.

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freshwater and saltwater aquariums

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    1. Freshwater and Saltwater Aquariums By Jenessa Gjeltema

    3. Choose Your Aquarium Type

    4. Choose Your Aquarium Type

    5. Choose Your Aquarium Type

    6. Basic Needs Appropriate enclosure/housing Nutrition Hygiene Enrichment

    7. Enclosure Components Tank Stand/Canopy Lid/condenser Lights Temperature Control Environmental Enrichment Filtration Location Water Quality

    8. Enclosure Components: Tank Consider: Size Shape Materials Convenience Aesthetics

    9. Enclosure Components: Tank

    10. Enclosure Components: Lid/Condenser Why? Keeps fish from jumping out Prevents evaporation Protects lights Considerations: Access to tank Keep clean of debrisConsiderations: Access to tank Keep clean of debris

    11. Enclosure Components: Lighting Why? Plant Growth Coral Growth Visualizing the Fish Fish health Considerations: Fixtures/ballast Photoperiod: Use timers 12hours Types of bulbs (size, wavelength): Mostly fluorescent full spectrum bulbs that simulate daylight at noon ReflectorsConsiderations: Fixtures/ballast Photoperiod: Use timers 12hours Types of bulbs (size, wavelength): Mostly fluorescent full spectrum bulbs that simulate daylight at noon Reflectors

    12. Enclosure Components: Lighting Considerations: Fixtures Ballast Wavelength Light Intensity Reflectors Photoperiod (12 hours)

    13. Enclosure Components: Temperature Regulation How? Heaters Chillers Fans Ventilation Considerations: Position of heater LightingConsiderations: Position of heater Lighting

    14. Enclosure Components: Environmental Enrichment Why? Evasion Breeding Quality of life Express Personality

    15. Enclosure Components: Environmental Enrichment

    16. Enclosure Components: Plants Why? Oxygenation Waste removal Protection

    17. Filtration Systems

    18. Filtration Systems

    19. Filtration Systems

    20. Filtration Systems

    21. Filtration Systems

    22. Filtration Systems Underground filter: biological and mechanical

    23. Enclosure Components: Location Avoid: windows/direct sunlight drafty doors or fireplaces vibrations/sharp noises

    24. Water Composition: Water Testing

    25. Water Composition: Stock Water Know what is in your stock water Test periodically Alternatives available Test for: Chlorines Copper pH Hardness

    26. Water Composition: Testing Fresh Water: pH Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate

    27. Water Quality: Nitrogen Cycle

    28. Water Quality: Nitrogen Cycle

    29. Water Quality: Cycling A New Tank Purpose: grow bacteria for nitrogen cycle Takes 4-6 weeks Tips: “Seed” the tank Monitor values closely Avoid water changes Can achieve without fish

    30. Water Changes Why? Dilutes waste products Corrects pH imbalances Can reduce algae growth

    31. Performing Water Changes Regular water changes 2% every 2 days 4% every week 20% a month

    32. Adding Fish: Acclimation Temperature Water composition Environmental factors How: 15-30 min. for temperature 15 minutes for water composition

    33. Nutrition

    34. Nutrition Know your fish Observe mouth Use dry food as staple Supplement with fresh/frozen foods Do not overfeed

    35. Maintenance Daily: Feed Monitor Lighting

    36. Maintenance Monthly: Charcoal replacement Plant maintenance Electrical Inspection

    37. Additional Considerations Personal Safety Euthanasia Environmental Impact Veterinary Care

    38. References Axelrod, Herbert. Handbook of Tropical Aquarium Fishes. Neptune City: TFH Publications. 1983. Borneman, Eric. Aquarium Corals: Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History. Neptune City: T.H.F. Publications. 2001. Fenner, Robert M. The Conscientious Marine Aquarist. Neptune city: T.F.H Publications. 2001. Gay, Jeremy. The Perfect Aquarium: The Complete Guide to Setting Up and Maintaining an Aquarium. New York: Reader’s Digest. 2005. Hawkins, A.D. Aquarium Systems. London: Academic Press. 1981

    39. References Hemdal, Jay F. Aquarium Fish Breeding. New York: Barron’s. 2003. Hiscock, Peter. Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants. New York: Barron’s. 2003 Sandford, Gina. The Tropical Aquarium. New York: Barron’s. 2004. Stoskopf, Michael. Fish Medicine. Philadelphia: W.B. Sauders Co. 1993. Tullock, John. Water Chemistry for the Marine Aquarium. New York: Barron’s. 2002.

    40. Special Thank You to: Fish World and Aqua Pros

    41. Thank You! Questions?

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