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AQUARIUM FISH
KEEPING AND
MAINTENANCE OF
AQUARIUM
JOE SHALINI .S
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Introduction Aquarium: (Latin) aqua – water; arium – a place for relating to
• Hobby, pleasure, fun
Definition :
An Aquarium is a transparent tank or a bowl or an artificial pool where live
fishes and other aquatic animals are kept.
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History Sumerians
More than 4,500 yrs – ponds & tanks
Roman Empire
Indoors - sea barbel
In 50 – glass panes
Ancient glass aquarium Glass aquarium of Romans
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Philip Henry Gosse – AQUARIUM
(The Aquarium: An Unveiling of the Wonders of the Deep Sea,1854)
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The London Zoo Fish House at Regent's Park, circa 1857.
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TYPES OF FISH KEEPING SYSTEMS
FRESH WATER
SALT WATER
BRACKISH WATER
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FRESHWATER
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FRESHWATER FISHES Cichild Gold Guppy
Fighter
Koi
Silver Dollar
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SALTWATER
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MARINE FISHES Angelfish
Orchid Dotty Back
Clown Damsel Lion Fish
Puffer
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BRACKISH WATER
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BRACKISHWATER FISHES Archer Monos Siamese Tiger
Bumble Bee Cichild Black Molly
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SETTING UP AN AQUARIUM
LOCATION Avoid
Sufficient place Direct sunlight (algal growth,over heating)
Electrical outlets Windows & doors (temp. Changes)
Best view Trafficked areas
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TANK SIZE
Volume of the tank = Length x Height x Depth x 0.00433
1 gallon = 3.78541178 liters
SMALL AQUARIUMS Tank Size L x W x H Filled Weight 2 1/2 gallon 12" x 6" x 8“ 27 lbs 15 gallon High 20"x 10”x 18“ 170 lbs
MID-SIZED AQUARIUMS
20 gallon High 24" x 12" x 16“ 225 lbs
40 gallon Long 48" x 12" x 16“ 455 lbs
LARGE AQUARIUMS
50 gallon 36" x 18" x 19“ 600 lbs
180 Gallon 72" x 24" x 25“ 2100 lbs
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Stocking fish
• Note the adult size for stocking
• Amount of waste
• Swimming capacity
• Aggressiveness
• Comfortable with other fishes
Hatchet fish (leap high)
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WATER FOR AQUARIUM Most important
Routine water change
* maintains N2 cycle
* pH
* stress on fish
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ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT FOR SETUP
AQUARIUM FILTERS
Remove physical & chemical waste
Simplify maintenance
Mechanical filtratin
Chemical filtration
Biological filtration
1.Intake 2.Mechanical filtration 3.Chemical filtration 4.Biological filtration 5.Outflow to tank
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• Mechanical filtration Remove large suspended particles
• Chemical filtration
Remove medications & heavy metal traces
First mechanical aquarium, 1908
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Aquarium Cycle Nitrogen Cycle
Biological Filtration
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Biological Filtration
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Activated Carbon Ceramic Ring Bio Ball
Lava Stone Filter Sponge Filter Mat
Filtration Materials
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Types of Aquarium Filters
External filters Internal filters Canister Airlift
Diatom Undergravel
Trickle
Algae
Baffle
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CANISTER FILTER DIATOM FILTER
Undergravel Filter System
BAFFLE FILTER
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Aquarium Lighting
Used to illuminate tank
Replicate natural environment
Day light & warmness
Plant growth
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Bulb Types • Incandescent/Halogen
• Normal Output (NO) Fluorescent
• High Output (HO) or Very High Output (VHO) Fluorescent
• Power Compact (PC) Fluorescent
• Metal Halide • LED
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Heater & Thermometer
Check and maintain Temperature
Heater Thermometer
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Aquarium Substrates
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Decoration & Background
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Test Kits
pH Ammonia Nitrite Nitrate Oxygen
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Settingup
Leak test (tank check)
Aquascape (arranging plants, rocks, stones,etc.,)
Install equipments
Water filling (water→substrate→water→plants→water)
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Introducing fish Turn off lights (reduce stress)
Add feed (reduce aggression)
More than 1 fish at a time
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Fish food Specific food for specific fish Protein, carbohydrates, vitamins
Worms
Shrimp
Beef
Poultry
Spinach
Potato
Lettuce
Frozen food (reduce disease)
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Brine shrimp Worms Shrimp
Frozen foods
Flakes Spinach
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MAINTENANCE OF AQUARIUM
•Healthier •Long life •Joy for hobbyist
•Ugly •Short life
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Basics
• Liquid nutrients (correct dosage)
• Lightings (change every 6 months)
• CO2 (using test kits maintain CO2 -25-35ppm)
Biological Loading
• Tank capacity (rate of biological decay in proportion to tank volume)
• Tank size
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Water conditions
Purify
Salinity
pH
Chlorine
Natural water source (for large aquarium)
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Temperature
Tropical Cold water
25`C below room temp.
• Temp. Consistency
(sudden change cause shock and disease)
• Thermometer & heater
• Aeration (pumps, power heads, water flow)
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Maintenance Equipments
GRAVEL VACCUM SCRAPER NET
Remove excess water Remove algae from wall Move fishes
PUMP BRUSH SIPHON
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(either a sick one or a "newly acquired" one which needs to be closely observed for some time)
Quarantine Tank
Means - place of isolation
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Lighting timers & Auto fish feeder
Auto fish feeder Lighting timers
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Daily
Temperature (themometer = heater’s thermostat)
Water level (check dissolved nutrients; fill
evoporated water)
Unusual behaviour (loss of appetite, swimming pattern,
rubbing) – (move to quarantine tank)
Dead fish (remove before decompose)
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Weekly Water change
Prepare replacement water
Add conditioner or dechlorinator
Leave to room temperature
Rinse equipments & materials in the tank
Leave fish in quarantine tank
Remove algae using scrubber
Discard dead organisms
Remove water using siphon
Add new water using siphon
Add fish without disturbance
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Monthly
• Replace filter cartriges
• Rinse all materials before water change
• Wash all equipments
• Clean air stontes using boiling water then soak in vinegar for a day
• Record monthly maintenance Air stone
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Twice a year
•Replace bulbs •Use gloves to remove metal halide bulb •Clean intake & outlet pipes •Clean pumps & filters •Lubricate moving materials •Record biannual maintenance
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BASIC RULES
Not to over stock
Not to over feed
Do Frequent water changes
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World’s smallest Aquarium with live fish
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Aquariums Of India
•Kollam Aquarium, Kollam, Kerala
•Travancore Royal Aquarium, Shangumukham Beach,
Trivandrum,Kerala •Bangalore Aquarium, Bangalore
•Calcutta Aquarium, Calcutta
•Kankaria Aquarium, Ahmedabad
•Lal Bagh Aquarium, Bangalore
•Marine Life Aquarium, Chennai •Marine Biological Research Station, Ratnagiri •Matsyadarsini Aquarium, Visakhapatnam
•Sanjay Gandhi jaivik udhan, Patna
•Taraporewala Aquarium, Mumbai
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TOP 10 AQUARIUMS OF THE WORLD
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10. Aquarium of Western Australia
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9. Aquarium of Genoa
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8. Shanghai Ocean Aquarium
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7. uShaka Marine World
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6. Monterey Bay Aquarium
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5. Turkuazoo
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4. L'Oceanogràfic
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3. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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2. Dubai Mall Aquarium
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1. Georgia Aquarium
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Conclusion
Soon fishes will be used to their environment and become more active. They may even recognize when you come close. That is the reward of fish keeping!
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