SURVIVE and THRIVE:SURVIVE and THRIVE:An Introduction to Responsible An Introduction to Responsible

FishkeepingFishkeeping

An Informative PresentationAn Informative Presentationby by Brian FrenchBrian French

Public SpeakingPublic SpeakingSPC 1600SPC 1600Ms. Kimberly Stiles, InstructorMs. Kimberly Stiles, Instructor

EquipmentEquipment

EquipmentEquipment

Plants

EquipmentEquipment

Plants

Lighting

EquipmentEquipment

Plants

Lighting

Substrate and Decorations

EquipmentEquipment

Plants

Lighting

Substrate and Decorations

Heater

Thermometer

FiltrationFiltration

TYPES OF FILTRATIONTYPES OF FILTRATION MechanicalMechanical ChemicalChemical BiologicalBiological

TYPES OF FILTERSTYPES OF FILTERS CanistersCanisters Wet/DryWet/Dry Hang-on-back (HOB)Hang-on-back (HOB)

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Other RequirementsOther Requirements

FOODFOOD Fish FlakesFish Flakes Spirulina Flakes (Algae)Spirulina Flakes (Algae) Sinking discs and pelletsSinking discs and pellets Floating pelletsFloating pellets

DECHLORINATORDECHLORINATOR

CHEMICAL TEST KITCHEMICAL TEST KIT

Other RequirementsOther Requirements

Gravel VacuumGravel Vacuum Large BucketLarge Bucket NetNet Aquarium SpongeAquarium Sponge Supply of HandtowelsSupply of Handtowels

STOCKINGSTOCKING

TYPES OF TANKSTYPES OF TANKS

SpeciesSpecies

BiotypeBiotype

CommunityCommunity

STOCKINGSTOCKING

CHEMICAL COMPATIBILITYCHEMICAL COMPATIBILITY

TemperatureTemperature

Water HardnessWater Hardness

pHpH

STOCKINGSTOCKING

TEMPERMENTTEMPERMENT

Schooling FishSchooling Fish

Pair BondsPair Bonds

Solo FishSolo Fish

STOCKINGSTOCKING

Surface DwellersSurface Dwellers

STOCKINGSTOCKING

Mid-tank DwellersMid-tank Dwellers

STOCKINGSTOCKING

Bottom DwellersBottom Dwellers

STOCKINGSTOCKING

AggressivenessAggressiveness

STOCKINGSTOCKING

QUANTITYQUANTITYSchooling SpeciesSchooling SpeciesSize ConsiderationSize Consideration

CYCLINGCYCLING

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CYCLINGCYCLING

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CYCLINGCYCLING

HOW TO CYCLEHOW TO CYCLE1. Add hearty fish to new tank1. Add hearty fish to new tank

2. Test Daily2. Test Daily3. Change Water3. Change Water

GOALGOALAmmonia 0 ppmAmmonia 0 ppm

Nitrite 0 ppmNitrite 0 ppmNitrate 5-10 ppmNitrate 5-10 ppm

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

DAILYDAILY

Give them light - Feed themGive them light - Feed themCheck the temperatureCheck the temperature

MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

WEEKLYWEEKLY50% Water Change50% Water Change

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MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE

TWICE MONTHLYTWICE MONTHLYGravel VacuumGravel Vacuum

Rinse/Clean Filtration SystemRinse/Clean Filtration System

CAN YOU COMMIT?CAN YOU COMMIT?

EquipmentEquipmentResponsible StockingResponsible Stocking

Time and MaintenanceTime and Maintenance