It is said that "when raising fish, you need to raise water first". Why do you need to raise water when raising fish? How should we maintain water?

“To raise fish, you must first raise water”, this is a saying widely circulated in the fish farming circle. Water is an important environment for fish to survive and has a great impact on the health and life of fish. Therefore, before raising fish, you need to fully understand how to raise water, which is especially important for novice aquarists. Let’s take a look at how to maintain water.

Step one: water source selection

Water is the basis for fish farming, and how to obtain a suitable water source is very important. First of all, we need to choose clean water sources, especially tap water, groundwater, river water, etc. that are supplied to our homes. Since it has been processed and treated by the water plant, various parameters such as substance, content, and PH value may change, making it unsuitable. Used directly to raise fish. It is recommended to use relatively natural water sources such as rainwater and natural water sources. If the conditions are not good, you can consider filtering the water to remove impurities, chlorine and other harmful substances to create an environment suitable for fish growth.

Step 2: Adjust the water quality

After we select the water source for fish farming, we need to adjust its water quality. Different fish have different water quality requirements, including pH value, temperature, hardness, ammonia nitrogen, etc.

PH value: Fish need appropriate pH value, hardness and alkalinity to grow smoothly. Different species of fish have different properties, and we can adjust them according to the different needs of the fish species. However, a pH value that is too high or too low will have adverse effects on the health of the fish, so it needs to be detected and adjusted in time.

Temperature: Different fish species have different needs for water temperature. We can maintain a lower or higher water temperature in the lower half. Temperature levels of fish species can be used as a secondary indicator to observe the effects on fish bodies.

Hardness: Fish need an appropriate amount of minerals and salts to ensure a balance between hardness and salinity concentration in the water. Fish can survive in water with suitable hardness, which can promote the digestion of the fish's diet and promote the healthy growth of the body.

Ammonia nitrogen: The metabolites in the fish body will be broken down into ammonia, urea and other substances and then excreted. If the concentration of ammonia nitrogen in the water body is too high, it will corrode the fish body and mucous membranes, weaken the functions of the liver and kidney systems, and have an adverse effect on the growth of the fish. In order to control the concentration of ammonia nitrogen, it can be managed through various methods such as regularly changing the water in the fish tank and increasing the bacterial flora outside the tank.

Step 3: Filter the water quality

Water quality filtration can deal with impurities, debris, germs, nitrogen compounds and other unfavorable substances in the water. In order to achieve better filtering effect, we can use some filtering equipment. These filtering equipment can remove pollutants, improve water quality, and achieve the goal of maintaining fish growth water, such as external filters, surface filters, feng shui wheels, etc.

In short, the first step in raising fish is to raise water. If we want the healthy growth and life of fish, the requirements for water quality can be described as strict and detailed. Take boiled clean water, make it into the environment that fish need, and use filter equipment and other equipment to treat the water to make the water clearer and cleaner, giving fish a better growth environment, and making our fish farming journey more enjoyable. There is gain.