Buy Algaecides & Water Clarity for Fish in Hardy

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 upkeep is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are extremely sensitive to pH modifications and unclean water. A functional, healthy aquarium requires functioning filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal environment for your fish. If you're looking for help enhancing your aquarium in the Hardy, VA area, come down to Barkley's Pet Market and let us show you everything you require to maintain your water clean.

Fish are sensitive creatures to both temperature and contamination, therefore, it's very important that you are routinely cleaning and preserving their setting. Here are some  important devices that you must be using to help you optimize your fish tank.

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

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

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

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your fish tank completely balanced for your fish is critical 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 balanced, and clean will ensure a long and healthy life for your fish. We have the experience here at Barkley's Pet Market, so give us a call at (540) 346-2277 or come by and see us today.