7 Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Aquarium
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
Simple Rules for Avoiding Unnecessary Health Problems
- Select the species you keep carefully—not all species deal with stress in the same way. If you are new to aquarium keeping, try to buy on "hardy" species to start.
- Feed your fish a nutritious diet.
- Select tankmates carefully to help avoid aggression problems.
- Provide plenty of hiding places.
- Maintain optimal environmental conditions (good water quality, steady temperature, regular lighting cycles).
- Reduce the liklihood of sudden changes in environmental conditions.
- Capturing, moving or handling your fish should be done as infrequently as possible.
— Mary E. Sweeney
