Mr. Z's Aquarium Service Bucks/Mont PA

08/17/2024

While most re-homed fish end up in other home aquariums, this cichlid went to the lobby tank at Upper Moreland Library. Fish rehoming is important in kind service that is offered & has helped give new homes to fish when a tank is being taken down, fish grew large or not getting along with other inhabitants.

05/23/2024

Before (bottom) and after (top) shots of the most vivid tank overhaul and re-scape I've done. On the left is a lightly planted setup that had an issue with carpeting algae. On the right is a fish-only setup needed a facelift and had brown algae on the decor. Both tanks are on service schedules adjusted to the tank and client needs. After each service, tips and suggestions are given as needed to maintain or improve the health of the tank and fish.

04/28/2024

How long should the tanks lights be on?
It depends on the type of setup(fish only, planted, reef), ambient light, and when you or other people will be in the room.
General guidelines (first range is for a well lit room or area with a window, second is for a dark room, basement or area with inconsistent lighting):
- For fish only tanks, 3-6 hours, 6-7hrs if in dark area
- For planted tanks, 7-8 hours, 8-10 hrs if in dark area
- For Reef tanks, 8-9 hours, 9-11 hrs if in dark area
Natural light from windows will decrease the amount of light needed especially for fish only setup. On the other hand, a tank in a basement or room with no windows will need more hours of light to keep fish happy and healthy. Plants do well with 7-9 hrs while corals need 8-11 hours. You may also want change hours or time of day the lights are on depending on the foot traffic, special event and when you enjoy the tank. Too much light will contribute to excessive algae growth but too little can negatively affect the biological cycles of your fish, plants or corals.

02/12/2024

The mission of Mr. Z's Aquarium Service is to make the aquarium hobby more enjoyable and stress-free through affordable cleaning and troubleshooting services and easy to follow care instructions. Besides servicing tanks, I also rehome fish for those moving or taking down a tank for major renovation at no cost while ensuring all inhabitants find a good home.
Tank servicing will resume later next week.

12/14/2023

4 Types of Cloudy water & how to resolve each
1. White cloudy water after adding sand, gravel or after vacuuming gravel- suspended particulates, use a clarifier like API Accuclear or Seachem Clarity or clean/replace filter pad and wait
2. Tan and yellow tinted water- tannins from wood decor and leaves, change 20% of water and replace activated carbon cartridge or bag in filter
3. White and yellowish water, when no substrate is added or stirred- bacterial bloom from overfeeding, adding too many fish at once or cleaning tank or filter media with untreated tap water. Cut feeding in half and Test pH, Ammonia and nitrite. If Ammonia and nitrite are present do a 30% water change, replace with conditioned water and add a bacterial additive after 1 hr. If pH drops to 6.5 or 6.0, then add a Proper pH powder or pH up
4. Green cloudy- free floating algal bloom. Reducing hours light is on and add an algaecide like Algaefix or Tetra AlgaeControl. Vacuum gravel weekly to remove dead algae. If problem is persistent, install a UV sterilizer

11/22/2023

A general supply list for starting a basic planted tank

11/14/2023

55 gallon planted tank service, before and after pics. Scraped algae, 25% water change, cleaned filter media and attached plants to wood.

11/14/2023

About me: Mr. Zijun-I've been keeping fresh and saltwater tanks for over 7 yrs. I've also published numerous Articles on fish selection, tank setup and solving common mistakes. I was also the founder of the aquarium club back when I was in high school.
Please feel free to me a message or email ([email protected]) if you'd like a quote or have questions.

11/13/2023

11/13/2023

Welcome to Mr. Z's Aquarium Servicing. I provide tank cleaning, set-up, break down and fish rehoming assistance throughout Centrals Bucks PA and neighboring townships in Montgomery County PA. My current service area is: Chalfont, Doylestown, Hatboro, Hatfield, Horsham, Jamison/Warwick, Montgomeryville, North Wales, Lansdale, Warminster and Warrington.