Access overall initial appearance of aquarium display

Observe behavioral interactions of inhabitants

Feed the fish to assure all are eating in to see the pecking order

Visual medical “check-up” of inhabitants (looking for any signs of stress disease or damage)

Check the equipment; lighting, pumps, heaters, filters, timers, automatic fish feeders ect.

Test water parameters

Clean inside glass to remove / prevent algae growth

Remove any decorations to be cleaned outside of aquarium. Clean them and return to aquarium

Preformed proportioned water exchange to ensure maximum water quality

Wipe and scrub clean aquarium tops in light fixture

Clean or replace filter pads and media

Polish away any fingerprints or water marks on outside of aquarium