Shop pH Treatments for Fish in Durango

Fish tanks are a wonderful centerpiece to a room. Fish and other aquatic animals are fascinating to watch, and you can personalize your water world with plants and decorations that match your style. However, regular upkeep is a must, as fish and other aquatic pets are extremely sensitive to pH changes and unclean water. A functional, healthy aquarium requires working filtration, temperature control, and water conditioners to provide the ideal setting for your fish. If you're looking for help optimizing your aquarium in the Durango, CO area, come down to Creature Comforts and let us show you everything you need to keep your water clean.

Fish are sensitive animals to both temperature and pollution, and so, it's very important that you are routinely cleaning and maintaining their setting. Here are some  essential tools that you need to be using to help you optimize your aquarium.

Water filtration system: These bubbling tubes pull water up and through a fine filter, removing unsafe particles that can make your fish ill and cloud the water. Every aquarium needs to have a filter that is appropriate for its size.

Water conditioner: Conditioner helps prevent stress-related diseases that happen when the pH or temperature of the water is not optimal for fish. While these also help for aquariums full of chlorinated tap water, you should always leave tap water out overnight before adding it to your aquarium. This gives the chlorine time to evaporate out of the water and will make it healthier for your aquarium.

Aquatic plants: Including plants to your fish tank gives your fish a less stressful environment as it more closely resembles their natural environment and gives them places to hide. Additionally, plants help lower the carbon in the water, which in turn helps maintain the level of acidity balanced. Just ensure you're getting tablets or drops to help keep your plants healthy as well - aquatic plant care is important to preserving a prospering fish tank.

Mineral treatments and pH balancers: Keeping the minerality and acidity of your aquarium perfectly balanced for your fish is essential to their survival. Mineral treatments and pH balancers will ensure your fish has a healthy environment to live in. In addition, if you have a brackish or saltwater tank, you'll need to make sure the salinity is optimized as well, and a pet store can help with that.

Keeping your aquarium's water conditioned, pH well balanced, and clean will ensure a long and healthy life for your fish. We have the experience here at Creature Comforts, so give us a call at (970) 247-2748 or stop by and see us today.