For the beginners out there here are a few things not to do and to be aware of. I will start with a quick few. Here are a few from me...
1) Don't purchase livestock and leave it in your vehicle or on the floor of the vehicle while driving. The bag/container could overheat causing casualties. Also be careful of placing them directly in the air-con flow stream.
2) Always use aquarium dedicated buckets, water drums, tubing, brushes etc. These items if not dedicated can kill your fish and livestock if they are used for other household chores like mopping floors and siphoning petrol or some other chemical. Simply washing the item with water does not always work.
3) Never leave your salt bag open. Salt quickly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. This could include aerosol sprays and pesticides.
4) Never add water to salt. Always add salt to water. The salt mixes better and you will not have calcium precipitation.
5) Never add water to calcium and Magnesium powders. Always the powder to the water.
6) Never work on you tank barefoot or with flops on. Always wear shoes when working on you tank. This could save you from electrocution.
7) Always ensure that children cannot get to play in the sump or tank. They could break a heater or put their fingers in an electrical socket.
8) Always wear gloves when working on your tank. Some marine organisms are toxic and it is not uncommon for reefers to get stung affecting you health.
9) Never wipe, scratch or rub your face or eyes with your hands or towel/cloth you are using when working on your tank. Always wash hands thoroughly and wipe face with a clean towel.
10) Never measure additives, medications or shake the food tub over your tank. The bottle could slip or you might get bumped causing an overdose. Always measure away from the tank.
1) Don't purchase livestock and leave it in your vehicle or on the floor of the vehicle while driving. The bag/container could overheat causing casualties. Also be careful of placing them directly in the air-con flow stream.
2) Always use aquarium dedicated buckets, water drums, tubing, brushes etc. These items if not dedicated can kill your fish and livestock if they are used for other household chores like mopping floors and siphoning petrol or some other chemical. Simply washing the item with water does not always work.
3) Never leave your salt bag open. Salt quickly absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. This could include aerosol sprays and pesticides.
4) Never add water to salt. Always add salt to water. The salt mixes better and you will not have calcium precipitation.
5) Never add water to calcium and Magnesium powders. Always the powder to the water.
6) Never work on you tank barefoot or with flops on. Always wear shoes when working on you tank. This could save you from electrocution.
7) Always ensure that children cannot get to play in the sump or tank. They could break a heater or put their fingers in an electrical socket.
8) Always wear gloves when working on your tank. Some marine organisms are toxic and it is not uncommon for reefers to get stung affecting you health.
9) Never wipe, scratch or rub your face or eyes with your hands or towel/cloth you are using when working on your tank. Always wash hands thoroughly and wipe face with a clean towel.
10) Never measure additives, medications or shake the food tub over your tank. The bottle could slip or you might get bumped causing an overdose. Always measure away from the tank.
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