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Petland offers valuable information on caring for your pet
and choosing a pet that is right for you. Stop by one of our
Petland stores and speak with one of our pet experts who will
answer any questions you may have. Here you will find important
information on meeting your pet's four basic needs.
- Decorations - reduces stress and aggression
- Plants - provide niches for mid-water
and surface swimming fish
- Driftwood, Castles, Rocks, etc. - provide
niches for bottom dwelling species
- Schooling - reduces stress, natural way
to keep fish, 3 or more of same species
- Gravel Cleaner - keeps tank clean, removes
waste buildup, best way to clean tank
- Filter Material - change as recommended
by manufacturer, biological filter is most important
- Net - to catch adult and baby fish
- Algae Scraper - best and safest way to
clean aquarium glass
- Test Kits - to monitor water quality
parameters, ammonia and alkalinity are most important
- Book - background information and instructions
for ongoing care
- Aquarium - bigger is better
- Hood/Light - keeps fish in tank
- Stand - safe support for weight of aquarium
- Filtration Systems - life support system,
more is better - chemical, biological, mechanical
- Heater and Thermometer - stable temperature
reduces stress and disease
- Water Conditioner - makes water safe
for fish and other organisms
- Food must be offered in proper form for fish to eat (flake,
pellet, disc, etc.).
- Staple Diet - provides basic nutrition
(like oatmeal every day)
- Plant Based Diet - provides roughage,
good for omnivores (Live-bearers, Tetras, Barbs, etc.)
- Specialty Food - for other specific needs
and feeding habits
- Frozen Food - provide variety of balance,
a must for certain fish (a more natural food source)
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