Aquarium Set Up and Tank Maintenance

What is the first step in setting up a tank?

• Add water conditioner

• Add gravel

• Add fish

• Add decor

What should you do before adding anything to the tank?

• Move the tank to a different spot

• Clean the tank with chemicals

• Situate the tank where it will stay

• Add water to the tank

What should you do to maintain cleanliness in the tank?

• Overfeed the fish

• Make a 25% water change once a month

• Never clean the tank

• Avoid vacuuming the gravel

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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What is the purpose of an under gravel filter?

• To remove accumulated solids from the aquarium

• To facilitate bacterial growth

• To increase oxygen content in the water

• To purify water using activated carbon

What is the ideal temperature range for most fish?

• 50-60 F

• 60-70 F

• 70-80 F

• 80-90 F

What is the purpose of activated carbon in filtration?

• To remove accumulated solids from the aquarium

• To facilitate bacterial growth

• To increase oxygen content in the water

• To absorb dissolved impurities

What is the range for pH in freshwater tanks?

• 6.6-7.6

• 7.8-8.4

• 8.6-9.2

• 9.4-10.0

What should you do if the pH in your tank is too high?

• Add peat moss

• Add activated carbon

• Increase the water temperature

• Make a 25% water change

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What should you do if the pH in your tank is too low?

• Remove peat moss

• Remove activated carbon

• Decrease the water temperature

• Make a 25% water change

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the purpose of a conditioning period for a new tank?

• To establish a buyer relationship

• To remove chlorine and chloramine from tap water

• To allow for the growth of beneficial bacteria

• To acclimate new fish to the tank