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Fishkeeper Fry 2020
Welcome to the FKF 2020. Here you'll find everything you need to get the most out of our learning experience. Each week a new film will be added to the hub and you'll find lots of useful resources to help you get the most out of the programme.
If you have any concerns or questions about your fish or equipment during the programme, please get in touch directly with your supporting store. For any general questions about the programme, please email us at [email protected]
Weekly Modules
Week 1: Setting up your Aquarium
Learn the fundamentals of setting up an aquarium - location, equipment and etiquette.
Week 2: Water Testing and Plants
Learn why it is important to test your aquarium's water and add plants to the aquarium.
Week 3: Adding fish and feeding them
Learn how to correctly add fish to your aquarium using a step-by-step process and what the benefits are having plants in the aquarium. Learn how to feed fish the correct without upsetting the balance of the aquarium - completing water tests.
Week 4: Cleaning the Filter and Holiday Care
Learn how to maintain your aquarium's cleanliness by correctly cleaning this filter, why the filter are so useful and what to do when you go on holiday.
Week 5: Water Change
Understand the importance of keeping the aquarium's water healthy, which includes changing the water alongside maintaining the filter.
Week 6: Algae and how fish breathe
Learn about the natural processes of algae in the aquarium and how the good and bad types of algae can affect the aquarium. Also find out how fish breathe underwater.
Week 7: Good Food and Digestion
Learn about different types of fish food available and how fish digest food.
Week 8: How do fish breed and what have we learnt?
Learn about how fish breed and rear their babies. Re-cap the steps we have taken in the last few weeks, to set up and care for our aquarium.
Trouble Shooting, Help and Advice
Top Tips from Tappers to help you resolve some common problems
Cleaning the Filter
Fish Health
Gravel Cleaning
Lighting
Tank Decor
Fascinating Fish Facts
Find out lots of fun facts about the fish you will be adding to your aquarium.
Corydoras
Danios
Harlequins
Honey Gourami
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