Any saltwater aquarium will require regular and 100 percent involvement and maintenance. As coral reefs provide one of the most stable environments on earth for the fish that inhabit them and same has to be maintained in the home marine aquarium. Regular water changes is one of the best ways to keep your aquarium up, also it is one of the most efficient nitrate reduction methods. 10 percent of water change for small marine aquarium every two weeks is recommended.
Here are few other maintenance tips:
It is advisable to never change more than 40% of aquarium water at a time. Do not empty the entire marine aquarium for cleaning as it will cause undue stress on fish and will disturb the biological balance of the saltwater aquarium. At one time only change half of your filter media, to retain the established biological balance. Always avoid using soap or any detergent or any products used in or around the aquarium. For cleaning the inside glass of your aquarium, do not pick up pieces of gravel, to avoid scratches over the glass. Avoid putting your hands in the water and oils and films may cause stress in fish. Water testing should be done on a weekly basis to check the parameters of aquarium water. Other saltwater aquarium maintenance tips include adding maximum plants to hamper algal growth. Add scavengers like snails and aquarium crabs for consuming algae, which will indirectly reduce the excess nitrates and phosphates from the tank.
