The scale is logarithmic, with each step being ten times greater than the step before. The scale runs from 0-14 with 7.0 being neutral. Essentially, it is a measure of how acidic or alkaline the water is. The pH value is the measure of hydrogen in relation to the level of hydroxyl concentration in water (too confusing?). De-chlorinated Sydney Tap Water is more comfortable and needs little adjustment. Talk to our staff to choose which one is right for you and your aquarium.ĭo NOT use Rainwater, it lacks essential minerals and is uncomfortably acidic. We carry a range of products which bind to these chemicals and render them harmless. Sydney’s water is treated with chlorines, chloramine, ammonia, fluoride as well as a list of other chemicals which are harmful to your, fish and live bacteria. Conditioning your water is essential for fish health, almost more importantly for the safety of your beneficial bacteria. Water conditioners are essential for the health of your aquarium, gone are the days where the chemical in tap water would evaporate in sunlight over 48 hours, these days unfortunately there are chemicals added that will not evaporate and chemical de-chlorination is necessary. Your set up guide will recommend that you see use in store weekly for the first month of your new aquarium to monitor your new aquarium as it establishes. We use and recommend API Test kits, the Freshwater master Kit is complete with all of your essential tests- a must have for any Fish Keeper! Be aware of how your aquarium is functioning and dealing with waste, to ensure your fish are living in a stable, healthy, and clean environment. It is always important to understand and be aware of your water parameters, particularly in a new aquarium while the aquarium cycles in the first few weeks. Goldfish are messy and require large bodies of water to process their waste, the larger the better, and in fact makes cleaning much easier. A successful endeavour in goldfish keeping sees a minimum of 25L for two small goldfish (which in time will outgrow the aquaria) and realistically a minimum of 50-100L per fish for large specimens. Unfortunately, gone are the days were goldfish could be kept in unfiltered bowls. Generally suitable for ponds and large bodies of water, Goldfish capture our imaginations with ornamental varieties that embody cartoon like characteristics. Goldfish are descendants of Asian carp, a bronze-grey coloured fish which matures to an adult size of 25cm.
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