The Aquariums not only adds beauty to the house but also add a splash of the color with the help of colorful fish swimming freely there. However as it is a different atmosphere altogether the aquariums can easily get contaminated.

Some of the major reasons of contamination include: Household cleaners, deodorants and oven cleaners. The activities like painting also release high level of chemicals that can settle down on tee aquarium.

Here are some of the ways in which one can decontaminate the aquarium:

Chemical Conditioners

One of the most widely used and acceptable means of preventing aquarium contamination is the use of chemical conditioners. These chemicals instantly react with the contamination agents and detoxify chlorine. They can also work acutely on heavy metal presence in the water. Because of their chemical characteristics these chemicals can instantly break the composition of the elements responsible for contaminating the aquarium.

Physical Removal

Another way of detoxifying the aquarium water is by aerating the water using a stone and an air pump. This procedure will efficiently dissipate the chlorine from the water. However the process fails to remove the heavy metal presence in the water. So it can only be used with the water that is free of heavy metal presence. Due to its limitation the process is not widely used.

Water Purification

This is the most effective way of ensuring the toxin free aquarium water. This process not only works on metals and toxins but also works effectively on a wide range of other impurities that affects the natural composition and purity levels of the water. Two most commonly used water purifiers are:

DI (De-Ionization): This kind of water purification De-ionizes the water and is generally preferred by the budget conscious people as it is modestly priced. It removes the chlorine from the water and also works effectively on the other impurities that can either contaminate the water or have the potential to contaminate it in the near future. Though these units are priced modestly, the frequent cartridge changes it requires augments the cost of usage especially for large aquariums.

Reverse Osmosis (RO): This purification is widely trusted for its efficiency, ease of use, low maintenance and long term effect. The intensity of its effect keeps most of the heavy metals, impurities and toxins at bay. One of the main advantage of RO that gives it a distinct importance is because of its wide effects on the water. For higher effect one can combine DI and RO Purification units.

Conclusion

Being filled with water, aquariums can get contaminated quite easily. The best way to prevent the contamination is to avoid using the items like glass cleaner, air freshener, and perfumed scents near the aquarium. If contaminated there are several ways to decontaminate the water but for the best effect it is recommendable to use either chemical conditioners for small to mid sized aquariums while using De-Ionization and reverse Osmosis are the best methods of decontaminating your aquarium.