Mirko_RosenauGetty Images. The Serpae Tetra is a smaller fish with a big personality. These bright red schooling fish with black spots on the body and fins provide color to natural aquascapes with lots of aquatic plants. These fish are very active, and have the habit of biting fins of their friends and tankmates.Bassenjoys a climate of 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and this should keep your fish happy and healthy. You should consider using a chiller to regulate temperature. You can also place a thermometer in the tank and check it daily to make sure the temperature is staying exactly where it should be. Ifa new fish seems unhealthy, keep it separate until you are sure it is fit and healthy. Adding the new fish straight to the aquarium can infect other fish. Handling of fish. Fish should not be handled or kept out of the water. It damages their skin and increases the risk of bacterial or fungal infections.
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RemovesBad Smells. Activated carbon in the aquarium can help remove phenols to rid your tank setup of bad odors or that dreaded "fishy" smell. Phenols are typically caused by the breakdown of live plants, fish poop, and uneaten food. Over time, phenols can build up to high levels and lead to lethargy in fish. Aquariumhobbyists have played a role in preserving 30 species that have since gone extinct in the wild. There's a great deal of controversy surrounding exotic pets like sugar gliders, slow loris, and big cats. Animal rights supporters claim that wild animals belong in the wild and keeping them as pets is cruel. But most freshwater tropical fish will benefit from those tannins. 2. Lowering pH Levels. If you have fish that prefer lower pH levels, Indian almond leaves are a must-have. Not all fish will enjoy slightly acidic water, but a vast majority of tropical species do best with lower pH. Indian almond leaves naturally lower the pH balance in an Heres how: Turn off the air supply to your container for about 15 minutes, allowing debris to settle to the bottom and the brine shrimp to rise to the surface. Fill your second container with clean saltwater. Move the air pump and airstones to this container unless you have a second set for this container. With a fine mesh net, scoop the brine U0jV15k.