Maintaining Proper Water Quality in the Home Aquarium
Drs. Foster & Smith Educational Staff
In addition to properly acclimating your new aquatic life, making sure your tank has all of the appropriate water parameters and environmental requirements the particular species needs is one way to reduce tank mortality.
Freshwater Parameters The following chart is a general guideline of acceptable water parameter ranges for different types of freshwater aquariums, brackish water aquariums, and ponds. The water parameters listed are a general guideline for maintaining each specific type of aquarium or pond. Some species of fish, plants, or invertebrates may have more specific requirements, so please review each individual species description for more information.
Marine Parameters The following chart is a general guideline of acceptable water parameter ranges for different types of tropical
marine aquariums. Some types of displays such as FOWLR (Fish Only With Live Rock) aquariums have a broader range of parameters than a reef aquarium. This is due to the delicate nature of corals and invertebrates that are commonly maintained in a reef aquarium. Some species of fish, plants, or invertebrates may have special requirements, so please review each individual species description for more specific information. For reference we have also provided the average water conditions measured on tropical coral reefs across the world.
