Shop Water Test Kits for Fish in Hardy

Fish tanks are a wonderful centerpiece to a room. Fish and other aquatic animals are fascinating to watch, and you can tailor your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular maintenance is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are exceptionally sensitive to pH adjustments and dirty water. A functional, healthy fish tank needs functioning filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal environment for your fish. If you're looking for help optimizing your fish tank in the Hardy, VA area, come down to Barkley's Pet Market and let us show you everything you need to maintain your water clean.

Fish are sensitive animals to both temperature and contamination, therefore, it's very important that you are consistently cleaning and preserving their environment. Here are some  important tools that you should be using to help you enhance your aquarium.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes pull water up and through a fine filter, getting rid of dangerous particles that can make your fish sick and cloud the water. Every fish tank should have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps stop stress-related diseases that happen when the pH or temperature of the water is not ideal for fish. While these also help for fish tanks full of 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 fish tank.

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

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your fish tank completely balanced for your fish is important to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will guarantee 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 help with that.

Keeping your aquarium's water conditioned, pH well 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 drop in and see us today.