Important+Elements

Lighting, temperature, filter and oxygen/air/bubbles ¢ Lighting- the lighting in the fish tank is very important because like any other organism, fish do best and thrive when there is a light source. Lighting also adds a more homey touch and is more like their natural habitat. In the nature these fish live very close to the surface of water in lakes therefore they receive a lot of light.Also the lighting is attached to the lid on the fish tank, which is also an important object because without the lid there would be added dust and other harmful objects getting into the fish tank. Lastly it makes it easier to care for the fish if it is lighted and fish are not nocturnal so light is a very nessacary. ¢ Temperature- Fresh water tropical fish need to have a certain temperature of 72-76 degrees. It is important that the tank is always in this range of temperature, because we would not want to freeze or bake the fish. To do this we had to program a heater and set it in the fish tank and check on it frequently to make sure that it is doing what it should and is not broken or creating any problems. ¢ Filter-The filter is an important element in a fish tank. It keeps the fish tank at a cleanly level. Without the tank there would be many more problems with the ph levels. Also having the filter makes it easier for us because then we do not have to clean the fish tank as often we just have to make sure that the tank is doing well and change the filter frequently or whenever is needed. ¢ Oxygenation machine- When water sits stagnant it gives bacteria and other harmful things the chance to grow. Also just like us fish can suffocate if there is not enough oxygen in the fish tank . media type="youtube" key="NLMZ5PTj5zQ" height="344" width="425"media type="youtube" key="fTHupcL6IS4" height="344" width="425"