Fish Tank Essentials — Water Care, Testing & Aeration

Set your aquarium up for crystal-clear, stable water with trusted Tetra helpers. This collection brings together tap-water conditioners, beneficial bacteria starters, algae & nutrient control, plant fertiliser, test kits and airstones—the simple tools that keep fish comfortable and filters happy.

What’s in this collection

• Water prep: AquaSafe (Goldfish) to neutralise chlorine/chloramine and protect fins & gills.
• Bio kick-start: SafeStart to seed filters with beneficial bacteria after setup or big water changes.
• Stability helpers: EasyBalance for ongoing pH/kh support and fewer mid-week tweaks.
• Nutrient & algae control: NitrateMinus to lower nitrate; AlguMin to curb common algae.
• Plant care: PlantaMin liquid fertiliser for lush, healthy leaves in planted tanks.
• Water testing: Individual tests for pH, nitrite (NO₂), nitrate (NO₃) and ammonia (strips) to catch issues early.
• Aeration: Airstones (Tetratec & Tetrapond AS50) to boost oxygen and keep water moving.

Quick setup routine

1. Condition: Treat new tap water with AquaSafe before it reaches the tank.
2. Seed: Add SafeStart to support your biofilter (after filter clean or new setups).
3. Balance: Use EasyBalance weekly as directed to help stabilise parameters.
4. Test weekly: pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate—adjust maintenance based on results.
5. Control nutrients: Dose NitrateMinus if NO₃ rises; use AlguMin if algae appears.

Planted tank tips

• Fertilise: Dose PlantaMin regularly; trim old growth to direct nutrients to new leaves.
• Light: Keep a consistent photoperiod (generally 6–8 hours to start) to limit algae.

Aeration & hardware

• Right size airstone: Match stone length to tank size; place near the back for tidy bubbles.
• Use a check valve: Prevents back-siphon into your air pump during outages.

Care & storage

• Shake liquids before use; cap tightly; store cool, dry and dark.
• Only dose per label instructions; more is not better—retest before re-dosing.

Use filters to choose by function and price. Add a conditioner, bacteria starter, a test kit and (if needed) algae/nitrate control—then enjoy clearer water and calmer fish with less fuss.