AQUARIUM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- WATER QUALITY ---
[ ] Temperature (°C)
[ ] pH Level
[ ] Ammonia (ppm)
[ ] Nitrite (ppm)
[ ] Nitrate (ppm)
[ ] Water Clarity (Crystal Clear, Slightly Cloudy, Cloudy, Very Cloudy)
[ ] Salinity (ppt)

--- FILTRATION SYSTEM ---
[ ] Filter Flow Rate (GPH)
[ ] Impeller RPM (if applicable)
[ ] Filter Media Condition (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Filter Performance
[ ] Last Filter Media Replacement
[ ] Photo of Filter (Optional)
[ ] Filter Type (Canister, Hang-on-Back, Sump, Undergravel)

--- LIGHTING ---
[ ] Lux Level (Foot-Candles)
[ ] Photoperiod (Hours/Day)
[ ] Light Type (LED, Fluorescent, Halogen, Metal Halide)
[ ] Last Bulb Replacement Date
[ ] Distance from Light Source to Tank (Inches)
[ ] Light Intensity Setting (if applicable) (Low, Medium, High)

--- TEMPERATURE & AERATION ---
[ ] Water Temperature (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
[ ] Heater Set Point (Celsius/Fahrenheit)
[ ] Dissolved Oxygen (ppm/mg/L)
[ ] Aeration Method (Air Stone, Powerhead, Spray Bar, None)
[ ] Time of Temperature/Aeration Check

--- SUBSTRATE & DECORATIONS ---
[ ] Substrate Depth (inches)
[ ] Description of Substrate Type
[ ] Substrate Condition (Visual Inspection) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Decoration Condition (Cracks, Damage)
[ ] Decoration Material (Rock, Driftwood, Plastic, Ceramic)
[ ] Number of Decorations

--- LIVESTOCK HEALTH ---
[ ] General Behavior (Normal, Restless, Lethargic, Aggressive)
[ ] Appetite Level (1-10)
[ ] Fin Condition (Healthy, Clorotic, Tattered, Rotting)
[ ] Breathing Rate (Normal, Rapid, Labored)
[ ] Detailed Observations
[ ] Date of Observation

--- EQUIPMENT & PLUMBING ---
[ ] Heater Wattage
[ ] Pump Flow Rate (GPH/LPH)
[ ] Filter Media Condition (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Last Filter Cleaning Date
[ ] Timer Adjustment Time
[ ] Notes on Plumbing/Leak Inspection

--- ALGAE CONTROL ---
[ ] Algae Score (1-10, 1=None, 10=Severe)
[ ] Type of Algae Present (if known) (Green Water, Green Spot, Brown Algae, Black Brush Algae, Unknown)
[ ] Description of Algae Growth
[ ] Algae Control Method Applied (Manual Scraping, Algae Eating Invertebrates, Chemical Treatment, None)
[ ] Chemical Dosage (if applicable)
[ ] Date of last algae treatment

--- WATER CHANGES ---
[ ] Water Change Percentage (%)
[ ] Gallons/Liters Removed
[ ] Water Change Date
[ ] Water Change Start Time
[ ] Water Source Notes (RO, Tap, etc.)
[ ] Water Conditioner Used? (Yes, No)
[ ] Salinity (if applicable)

--- GENERAL OBSERVATION ---
[ ] Unusual Behavior Noted?
[ ] Estimated Algae Level (0-10)
[ ] Water Clarity (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Date of Next Observation
[ ] Time of Observation
[ ] Additional Notes

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