Aquarium Maintenance Checklist Template

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This Template was installed 3 times.

Water Quality

1 of 10

Monitoring and maintaining optimal water parameters.

Temperature (°C)

pH Level

Ammonia (ppm)

Nitrite (ppm)

Nitrate (ppm)

Water Clarity

Salinity (ppt)

Filtration System

2 of 10

Checking and maintaining the filter system for efficient waste removal.

Filter Flow Rate (GPH)

Impeller RPM (if applicable)

Filter Media Condition

Notes on Filter Performance

Last Filter Media Replacement

Photo of Filter (Optional)

Filter Type

Lighting

3 of 10

Ensuring proper lighting for plant and animal health.

Lux Level (Foot-Candles)

Photoperiod (Hours/Day)

Light Type

Last Bulb Replacement Date

Distance from Light Source to Tank (Inches)

Light Intensity Setting (if applicable)

Temperature & Aeration

4 of 10

Verifying and adjusting temperature and oxygen levels.

Water Temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit)

Heater Set Point (Celsius/Fahrenheit)

Dissolved Oxygen (ppm/mg/L)

Aeration Method

Time of Temperature/Aeration Check

Substrate & Decorations

5 of 10

Cleaning and inspecting substrate and decorative elements.

Substrate Depth (inches)

Description of Substrate Type

Substrate Condition (Visual Inspection)

Notes on Decoration Condition (Cracks, Damage)

Decoration Material

Number of Decorations

Livestock Health

6 of 10

Observing and addressing any signs of illness or distress in aquarium inhabitants.

General Behavior

Appetite Level (1-10)

Fin Condition

Breathing Rate

Detailed Observations

Date of Observation

Equipment & Plumbing

7 of 10

Inspecting pumps, heaters, and plumbing for leaks or malfunctions.

Heater Wattage

Pump Flow Rate (GPH/LPH)

Filter Media Condition (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor)

Last Filter Cleaning Date

Timer Adjustment Time

Notes on Plumbing/Leak Inspection

Algae Control

8 of 10

Managing algae growth and preventing excessive buildup.

Algae Score (1-10, 1=None, 10=Severe)

Type of Algae Present (if known)

Description of Algae Growth

Algae Control Method Applied

Chemical Dosage (if applicable)

Date of last algae treatment

Water Changes

9 of 10

Performing regular water changes to maintain water quality.

Water Change Percentage (%)

Gallons/Liters Removed

Water Change Date

Water Change Start Time

Water Source Notes (RO, Tap, etc.)

Water Conditioner Used?

Salinity (if applicable)

General Observation

10 of 10

Note any unusual observations and address accordingly.

Unusual Behavior Noted?

Estimated Algae Level (0-10)

Water Clarity

Date of Next Observation

Time of Observation

Additional Notes

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