Setting up a Fish Tank Have you had a fish tank before? What types of fish tanks have you seen before and where? What do you think would be involved in setting up a fish tank? If you were working at a Pet Store and a customer was asking you questions about how to set up a fish tank would you be able to tell them the steps?

Tropical Marine Saltwater fish Brackish Water Slightly salty Coldwater Goldfish 50-68*F http://small-pets.lovetoknow.com/types-goldfish#1 Tropical Freshwater 74-85*F Tropical Marine Saltwater fish Brackish Water Slightly salty

Decide what type of tank you want to set up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6NmXeaehAA

Setting up a Freshwater Aquarium Safety   Water weighs 10 pounds per gallon Place tank on a level surface that can support the weight Do not use soap to clean tank Tank should not be placed on top of or close to any heat source or in a draft or direct sunlight Always carry fish tank from the bottom Make sure hands and cords are dry when plugging in

Steps Set up tank Monitor water levels and equipment (24-48 hours) Make sure all equipment is working/clean Purchase gravel and decorations Monitor water levels and equipment (24-48 hours) Select fish and introduce to tank Maintain tank Daily Maintenance Weekly Maintenance Monthly Maintenance

Filter – Cleans water

Thermometer – Tells temperature of water

Heater - Keeps water warm (most freshwater fish 72-80*F)

Light – Allows better viewing and highlights the color of your fish Light – Allows better viewing and highlights the color of your fish. Keep lit from 4-10 hours per day.

Hood – Covers and protects your aquarium

Decorations – Makes tank look pretty and provides hiding spots for your fish. Fish need hiding spots. Do not use items that you collect on your own because they can be harmful to your aquarium.

Gravel – substrate for bottom of tank. Can help with water chemistry Gravel – substrate for bottom of tank. Can help with water chemistry. Use 1 pound of gravel per gallon of water. 1 pound of gravel X size of tank = how much gravel you should buy 1 # of gravel x 5 gallon tank= 5 lbs gravel 1# of gravel x 10 gallon tank = ___________ 1# of gravel x 20 gallon tank = __________ 1# of gravel x 2,000 gallon tank = ________

Name: ______________ What are the 4 different types of pet store fish? ___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ What is the difference between Goldfish and Tropical fish? ____________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ What is the difference between Saltwater and Brackish Water? ____________________________________________________________________________ How should you carry fish tank? _________________________________________________ Why shouldn’t you set up a tank near heat source or sunlight? 6. After you set up tank, how long should you wait for water to stabilize before adding fish? _______________________________________________________________________________ Why shouldn’t you use items you find on your own for decorations? ___________________________________________________________________________ How many pounds of gravel would you need for a 15 gallon aquarium? ___________ 25 gallon aquarium? _______________ 50 gallon aquarium? _______________