Tank Care
What should fish tank water look like?
Clean and clear!
What do we give our fish when they are hungry?
Fish food only!
Name one thing a fish needs to live
Water, food, oxygen, safe temperature, safe habitat
What goes at the bottom of aquariums?
Gravel or substrate
You see someone tapping hard on the tank glass
Ask them to stop and tell the teacher or an adult
Should you use soap to clean the inside of a fish tank?
No!!
True or False: fish should get as much food as they can eat all day
FALSE! Too much food can make the fish sick and will dirty the tank water
What do fish use to breathe underwater?
Gills
Why might an aquarium need a heater?
To keep the water at a safe temperature for the fish
You dump too much food in the tank, should you add more or scoop it up with the net?
Scoop it up with the net and DO NOT add more
What piece of equipment helps keep the tank water clean?
A filter
What can happen if we put too much food in the tank?
Leftover food can make the water dirty
Do fish need oxygen even though they live underwater?
YES
Should we put random objects in the fish tank?
No, not all items are meant to be in water all the time
The tank water looks very cloudy
Tell an adult to check the water!
They will test it and replace 25-50% of the water!
True or false: you should replace all of the tank water every day
FALSE!
Should you feed a fish human snacks?
No!
Why do fish need enough space in their tank?
So they have enough swimming room
What piece of equipment tells you the temperature of the water?
The thermometer
You see the fish are acting different
Tell an adult about your observation! They will help you find out what is wrong
True or false: Dirty water can make fish unhealthy
TRUE
How many times a day should a fish be fed?
Once
True or false: all fish need a heater
FALSE, some fish like cold water
DAILY DOUBLE!
Why does the tank need setup (water, filter, conditioner) before we add fish?
So the fish have a safe and cycled water in their habitat!
A friend wants to touch the fish in the tank during a water change
Tell them not to touch them and tell an adult right away!