Freshwater

Exploding light bulbs
Do the following:
1. Unplug the lighting system.
2. Allow the bulb to cool down completely before removal to avoid
burning.
3. Gently remove the remaining part of the bulb by wrapping a kitchen
towel around your hand. If the bulb cannot be removed, push a small
potato into the broken bulb socket (screw in bulbs) to grasp and
remove the light.
Flickering lighting
If a light is constantly flickering, replace the starter unit. If the bulb continues
to flicker remove the light to make sure the metal connections are dry and
replace. If this does not work, replace the bulb.
Tank Problems
Nothing is worse than a leaking tank. Fortunately there are solutions to this
problem. The important thing to remember is to act quickly.
Checking for leaks
Make sure the tank itself is leaking by doing an inspection. Sometimes
what appears to be a tank leak is actually an airstone-driven decoration
pushing water over the rim, or a leaking powerfilter.
If the airstone is causing the leak, shift the decoration until the problem
stops.
If a powerfilter is leaking from being cracked, replace it.
Getting your fish to safety
Chapter 18: What to Do if Trouble Strikes
If the tank is leaking, immediately remove the fish to another tank. If you
don’t have an extra tank, a large plastic bowl or clean aquarium bucket
works. Add gravel to the bottom of the bowl or bucket, put a few floating
plants in, add an airstone connected to a pump, and cover it with a plate to
keep the fish from jumping out.
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