Aquarium fish can be attributed to the most calm and sometimes unpretentious pets. It would seem that there is nothing simpler than keeping such a representative of the underwater world - you just need to feed them and change the water in time, but no ... Like any physical substance, it has many properties that people may not know about when breeding fish. The main criterion for proper water in the aquarium is its purity and saturation with various gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen).
Features of the composition of boiled water
When boiling in its composition, the amount of oxygen rapidly decreases, as well as the number of molecules of the water itself, in other words, it evaporates. With a low content of such an important element, water becomes unsuitable for life: fish can get sick, they will begin to experience delays in growth and development.
To saturate the water with oxygen and all the necessary properties, algae or other living plants must be present in the aquarium.
As for boiled water, in order for there to be a sufficient amount of gas in the water again after heat treatment, it must be allowed to stand for several days. Saturation will occur due to oxygen coming from the air.
Why is it not recommended to add water immediately?
One of the main rules for keeping aquarium fish is a constant change of water. In the aquarium, it should always be fresh, clean and of good quality. Some fish owners prefer to pour running tap water into the aquarium, while others prefer to fill it with boiled water. But in both cases You can not use it and immediately fill it in a container. Tap water may contain some heavy substances that are used to clean it, such as bleach.
In addition, it can be “tough” and mixed with rust. As for boiled water, as noted above, it must be saturated with oxygen.
Anyway to change it you need to prepare in advance: pour in specially designated containers and do not touch for several days so that all impurities settle to the bottom and oxygen saturation occurs. It is also advisable to add it chilled, since too warm does not occur in nature and is not suitable for the life of fish.
Which option is suitable for fish?
There is no one universal type of water that would suit any type of fish. There are several options that you can use and add to the aquarium.
Spring
The cleanest, it has no impurities and dirt, it does not need to be insisted. However, it may be too stiff. It can and should be added at the same time as the tap.
Bottled
It is the same pure, but unlike the spring one, on the contrary, it is too soft, and it does not contain the trace elements necessary for fish.
Also, during the spill process, preservatives or flavorings are often added to it. Its best to use as an additive to tap.
Rain
The most suitable option for pure and natural water. It is better to collect it outside of cities and industrial zones.
To collect it, you need to use a clean glass container in which it is desirable to put a filter.
After filtration, it should settle for several days. Then it can be used: either separately, or by adding flowing.
All fish have different habitats, so they need to create individual conditions, pour the most suitable water for them. In the future, try to maintain the performance and quality of water suitable for your pets.
About what water to take for an aquarium, see further.
