How to use:
Feeding your fish: Your fish may be a bit nervous and hide for a while, let them settle down for a few hours before feeding them. There are a number of fish foods available in flakes or pellets. Flaked food is suitable for all kinds of fish. Feed your fish twice a day, offering just enough food so that it is eaten within 2 minutes. Start with a small amount and then add a little more if it is eaten quickly. Too much food will pollute the water so make sure any left over food is scooped from the tank after feeding. Remember, it’s important however to feed your fish very sparingly for the first 8 weeks whilst the nitrifying bacteria grow.
A healthy tank for healthier fish: When looking after your fish, little and often is the best practice. Your cleaning plan will depend on the type of tank you have and also what species of fish you have living in.
As a general rule you should aim for the following -
Daily: Check the filter is working correctly.
Weekly: Clean algae from the glass.
Fortnightly: An adult should help you with this. Carry out a water change of between 10% and 30% of the tank's volume, dependent on how many fish you have in your tank. Clean filter parts & filter media thoroughly to prevent blockages, replace as recommended by the manufacturer. For aquariums up to 68 litres it is recommend that the filter cartridge is changed every 28 days. Replacement cartridge packs available (sold seperately).
