Good fishkeeping habits
- Regular water changes
- Removes nitrate, hormones, and other stuff we can't test for
- Can be once or more a week depending on your fish
- Nothing compares to the benefits of fresh water
- Have patience
- Good things happen slowly
- Plants don't grow overnight
- You can't rush nature
- Observe your fish
- You got in this hobby to have fish, sit back, relax, and enjoy them
- They're better than TV ;-)
- You'll be able to tell when they are sick if you know their habits
- Keep good records
- Test your water weekly and record results
- Gives you a baseline in case problems arise
- Lets you track changes
- Read and research
- Know the fish you are keeping
- This hobby is forever changing
- Even the old pros always have something new to learn
- Have a fish tank "emergency kit"
- Medicines that can sit for a while like aquarium salt
- Quarantine tank and filter for sudden illness or new purchases
- Replacements for the most essential supplies
