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Try to schedule these times with your own opportunities for timely observation of the system. Feedings are the most telling chance you have of seeing whether all the stock is okay, eating, and not being harassed by tankmates.

Temperature:

In this modern age many aquarists take the heating mechanisms of their systems for granted; dont. Though the heaters of the 90s are a far cry superior to anything we had in decades past, they do still fail. Check your thermometers.

Flow Rates:

Just a quick, look-see that airstones, power heads and/or pumps are functional.

Protein Skimmer:

Get in the habit of che

A skimmer should be placed at a location within the system where it will receive raw, unfiltered water, ideally from the surface of the aquarium. This water has the highest concentration of organic materials and other substances that should be removed from the system. The skimming should ideally take place before any other filtration occurs, with the possible exception of gross particulate removal. This will ensure that the skimmer is receiving the largest amount of organic

The list of those materials is quite long. By a combination of biological, mechanical, possibly physical and chemical filtration, in concert with good maintenance practices, we are able to promote good water quality, preserving disease resistance and overall health.

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mrbigmuscles posted a reply:

In regards to what "Funfishtank" has to say, I disagree. Whether you cycle fishy or fishless does not aff.

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