Beaphar

water treatments

King British aquarium and pond water treatments have been scientifically developed over three decades of professional fishkeeping. A comprehensive range of technically excellent formulations are available for managing both water quality and fish health.

It is far better to prevent your fish from becoming ill in the first place than trying to cure them. To help prevent fish from becoming ill follow the steps below:-

1. Maintain excellent water quality and ensure the environment is as stress-free as possible:
…ensure the aquarium or pond is fitted with a correctly sized filter and check regularly that it is working correctly
…carry out partial water changes regularly to keep the water refreshed.
…remember to treat tap water with a suitable dechlorinator such as King British Safe Guard to remove harmful chlorine and chloramines.
…using a suitable treatment such as King British Safe Water, treat aquarium water on a weekly basis to remove harmful ammonia and nitrite.

2. Feed a high quality diet. Do not overfeed & always remove any uneaten food

3. Ensure appropriate decoration and hiding places to prevent bullying.

4. Monitor your fish regularly. Abnormal behaviour and symptoms of disease can then be promptly diagnosed and treated.

5. Do not overstock your aquarium or pond

6. Take care when handling your fish or netting them out of the aquarium or pond.

7. Test your aquarium or pond water regularly for ammonia & nitrite

8. Quarantine any new fish before adding them to your aquarium or pond as there is a risk they could introduce infectious diseases or parasites. In quarantine they should be observed for signs of disease and treated if required.