A cover is very necessary to help keep the fish from jumping out, to reduce the amount of evaporation, and to keep unwanted pollutants from entering into the water. Aeration All living things require oxygen even in your aquarium. The bacteria that breaks down fish waste needs oxygen. An air pump with airstone or power heads that aerate are very necessary for a balanced aquarium. Filtration Proper filtration will determine how successful you will be.
Clean water is very critical for a healthy aquarium.
Most problems that aquarist have are caused by bad water. Proper filtration is not difficult to do. There are many types of filters on the market today. We will cover only the basic ones that you will need to maintain a healthy aquarium. There are three types of filtration.