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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)
© Badman's Tropical Fish
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
© Badman's Tropical Fish
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