Summer Ending Soon.

Now that summer is on its way out, most of us are thinking back at all the fun we had. Pool parties, cookouts and vacation trips. We are almost glad to soon be able to shut down the air conditioner and toss away the unsupportive flip flops. We also begin to think about that thick crop of algae in the aquarium and the fish that were riding out the summer storm of being forgotten and only fed flake food. 

Yes, most hobbyists have lives that include summer fun. Our upstate NY climate allows us to have limited fun outside in the garden or by the pool. We take advantage of that limited time as best we can and sometimes leave our tanks on autopilot.

Any time we are dealing with a slightly neglected aquarium, we notice an increase in nutrients and decrease in ph. Relying on filtration and bacteria alone for some time will drive the algae growth and buildup of detritus.

So what do we do now? Well, take it slow. Begin by starting routine, small water changes and equipment service. Scrape off that algae. Beef up the chemical filtration with some quality carbon and phosphate (po4) filter media. And most of all give your fish some attention. Those poor fish have been staring at an empty room all summer, while you were out having fun. 

In case your aquarium did not weather that summer storm well or your fun is not yet over, be sure to give us a shout. ABC Aquarium will give you a helping hand in fixing up the tank. The best kept summer aquarium secret to having a clean and healthy tank is to have us take care of it for you.

ABC Aquarium takes care of many nice tanks in the Rochester, NY area. Although most of our cleaning service tanks are year round, we do have many summer travelers and summer work professionals asking us to take over for few months.

  

So until next time, enjoy your tank and love your fish!