How do I start a freshwater fish aquarium?
Q. I have a 20 gallon tank. I want to know what you need to set it up. Also I want to know what fish get along with each other. I don't want Tropical Fish. I want to have that one fish that you always see on the glass sucking the algae. What fish get along with that? Do you have a 20 gallon aquarium at home and if you do what fish do you have and what equipment do you have.
Asked by Brittany - Tue Mar 20 17:52:35 2007 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I have many fish tanks. 2 of which are 20 gallon tanks. but 1 is a saltwater tank. the other is a Tropical Freshwater Tank. I have a Penguin filter with a bio wheel and a heater. The People at the pet store will be able to tell you what to get. In the tank I have 1 rubbernose pleco(suckerfish) 5 different species of gouromis(very beautiful fish) 6 zebra danios, 5 guppies, 12 bloodfin tetras, 5 sharepea tetras, 6 rummy nose tetras(all these fish school and it looks really neat) I did have 3 big gold fish in this tank but they were really big so I put them in our pond. I went and bought a little feeder goldfish to raise. His name is hawk. And I have many snails in this tank. I think that is everything. I don't know if you thought that… [cont.]
Answered by Nyckee Maree - Tue Mar 20 19:24:58 2007
Q. I have a 20 gallon tank. I want to know what you need to set it up. Also I want to know what fish get along with each other. I don't want Tropical Fish. I want to have that one fish that you always see on the glass sucking the algae. What fish get along with that? Do you have a 20 gallon aquarium at home and if you do what fish do you have and what equipment do you have.
Asked by Brittany - Tue Mar 20 17:52:35 2007 - - 11 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I have many fish tanks. 2 of which are 20 gallon tanks. but 1 is a saltwater tank. the other is a Tropical Freshwater Tank. I have a Penguin filter with a bio wheel and a heater. The People at the pet store will be able to tell you what to get. In the tank I have 1 rubbernose pleco(suckerfish) 5 different species of gouromis(very beautiful fish) 6 zebra danios, 5 guppies, 12 bloodfin tetras, 5 sharepea tetras, 6 rummy nose tetras(all these fish school and it looks really neat) I did have 3 big gold fish in this tank but they were really big so I put them in our pond. I went and bought a little feeder goldfish to raise. His name is hawk. And I have many snails in this tank. I think that is everything. I don't know if you thought that… [cont.]
Answered by Nyckee Maree - Tue Mar 20 19:24:58 2007
How do you clean a fish aquarium and how often do you do it?
Q. I'm interested in keeping a fish aquarium. I've done it in the past but end up killing the fish because I don't know how to clean it well. Its got to be a easier way to clean it besides having to empty the tank.
Asked by wannabe a multimediaartist!!!! - Wed Jan 10 20:53:10 2007 - - 6 Answers - 4 Comments
A. equipment absolutely needed: bucket. smaller cup or small bucket. necessary chemicals. (dechlorinatior, aquasafe, easybalance) airstones and filter media. equipment that is very useful, cheap, and makes life so much easier: siphon vaccum, algea scrapers (you can use an old credit card for this) use the siphon vaccum to vaccum the left over fish food and waste out of the substrate (Gravel). it's uselfu, because you get the nastys out, plus, it removes the water for you. only do it long enough to take 20% of the water from the tank. then, replace with chemical treated water. do this once a week. very simple. use the algea scraper to get the thicker or green stuff off the glass, and yuo're good to go. make sure that youchange… [cont.]
Answered by Silver Thunderbird - Wed Jan 10 21:17:26 2007
Q. I'm interested in keeping a fish aquarium. I've done it in the past but end up killing the fish because I don't know how to clean it well. Its got to be a easier way to clean it besides having to empty the tank.
Asked by wannabe a multimediaartist!!!! - Wed Jan 10 20:53:10 2007 - - 6 Answers - 4 Comments
A. equipment absolutely needed: bucket. smaller cup or small bucket. necessary chemicals. (dechlorinatior, aquasafe, easybalance) airstones and filter media. equipment that is very useful, cheap, and makes life so much easier: siphon vaccum, algea scrapers (you can use an old credit card for this) use the siphon vaccum to vaccum the left over fish food and waste out of the substrate (Gravel). it's uselfu, because you get the nastys out, plus, it removes the water for you. only do it long enough to take 20% of the water from the tank. then, replace with chemical treated water. do this once a week. very simple. use the algea scraper to get the thicker or green stuff off the glass, and yuo're good to go. make sure that youchange… [cont.]
Answered by Silver Thunderbird - Wed Jan 10 21:17:26 2007
how to plant aquarium plants in a fish tank?
Q. i have a small fish with some guppy fishes.recently i bought some aquatic plants from a fish aquarium. but after some days the plants died.their steams got soft and slowly the whole plant died.what is the problem ? i am not able to plant anything in my tank and i hate the artificial plants.help me? the plant which i have looks like coriander but the leaves are thin same as hydrilla but not that . i dont know its name?can u tell the name of it?
Asked by yash K - Sun Apr 26 02:23:16 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need adequate lighting and a C02 cylinder.
Answered by gannoway - Thu Apr 30 01:28:35 2009
Q. i have a small fish with some guppy fishes.recently i bought some aquatic plants from a fish aquarium. but after some days the plants died.their steams got soft and slowly the whole plant died.what is the problem ? i am not able to plant anything in my tank and i hate the artificial plants.help me? the plant which i have looks like coriander but the leaves are thin same as hydrilla but not that . i dont know its name?can u tell the name of it?
Asked by yash K - Sun Apr 26 02:23:16 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need adequate lighting and a C02 cylinder.
Answered by gannoway - Thu Apr 30 01:28:35 2009
How can I get a job in a fish aquarium store?
Q. I am passionate about fish keeping and have been doing it for 10 years and I must say that the more I learn the more I learn that I don't know.But I have a passion to own my own aquarium store and want to get a job in one so I can learn how things work.What are some tips someone could give me to get that type of job.Is there any type of schooling I could take or books I could read?
Asked by shepherdschapel.com - Sat Aug 22 18:44:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting a job at a local pet store shouldn't be all that hard. How old are you? If your over 16, just go apply. if you want to have your own store someday, get a business degree. That will really help you run a store because you learn the basics of owning a business. Most people go into business that have no business being there...I live in a tourist town and see that all the time. Just keep expanding on your knowledge.
Answered by troublewolf - Sat Aug 22 18:54:12 2009
Q. I am passionate about fish keeping and have been doing it for 10 years and I must say that the more I learn the more I learn that I don't know.But I have a passion to own my own aquarium store and want to get a job in one so I can learn how things work.What are some tips someone could give me to get that type of job.Is there any type of schooling I could take or books I could read?
Asked by shepherdschapel.com - Sat Aug 22 18:44:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Getting a job at a local pet store shouldn't be all that hard. How old are you? If your over 16, just go apply. if you want to have your own store someday, get a business degree. That will really help you run a store because you learn the basics of owning a business. Most people go into business that have no business being there...I live in a tourist town and see that all the time. Just keep expanding on your knowledge.
Answered by troublewolf - Sat Aug 22 18:54:12 2009
What are the benefits of having live plants in your fish aquarium?
Q. Just looking to know the benefits of having plants in the aquarium with my fish. I have some oscars. Will I still have to do water changes? What do I need to know and what are the best plants to have? Thanks.
Asked by Anthony - Sun Dec 27 01:31:59 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. None... 90% of the time the plants die and the decaying leaves cause ammonia making tank conditions even worse. you will have to do more changes than less do your research because keeping plants is 10 times harder than keeping fish hence the attraction. you need the right light, co2 level and liquid ferts... if your up for the challenge then go for it...ask anyone with a heavly planted tank the fish in it are the last thing they care about... java ferns, amazon swords and crypts are good beginner plants... your tank will be twice the work not less work... I've been keeping planted tanks for years... its mad science getting the perfect balance of light, co2 and ferts.. one is off and all your grow is one of 6 types of algae...… [cont.]
Answered by mwm0788 - Sun Dec 27 02:00:49 2009
Q. Just looking to know the benefits of having plants in the aquarium with my fish. I have some oscars. Will I still have to do water changes? What do I need to know and what are the best plants to have? Thanks.
Asked by Anthony - Sun Dec 27 01:31:59 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. None... 90% of the time the plants die and the decaying leaves cause ammonia making tank conditions even worse. you will have to do more changes than less do your research because keeping plants is 10 times harder than keeping fish hence the attraction. you need the right light, co2 level and liquid ferts... if your up for the challenge then go for it...ask anyone with a heavly planted tank the fish in it are the last thing they care about... java ferns, amazon swords and crypts are good beginner plants... your tank will be twice the work not less work... I've been keeping planted tanks for years... its mad science getting the perfect balance of light, co2 and ferts.. one is off and all your grow is one of 6 types of algae...… [cont.]
Answered by mwm0788 - Sun Dec 27 02:00:49 2009
How do I cycle a new fish aquarium?
Q. I just set up a 29 gal aquarium that I plan on using for goldfish. I wanted to know what I need to put in the water and how long it will take before the water is safe for the fish?
Asked by Ryan - Sat Jul 3 22:50:40 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well the term cycling refers to the nitrogen cycle. It takes at least a few weeks to develop a good bacteria base to be safe for fish. You get this bacteria several ways. you can leave the tank fishless and put food in the tank and allow it to decompose and this will make food for bacteria. you can also buy a couple guppies and leave them in there alone for a month or so and then their waste will help create bacteria. Once the bacteria is created the bacteria will consume harmful products of fish waste and it will help keep the water from becoming toxic.
Answered by Leroy Shabaz - Sat Jul 3 23:01:14 2010
Q. I just set up a 29 gal aquarium that I plan on using for goldfish. I wanted to know what I need to put in the water and how long it will take before the water is safe for the fish?
Asked by Ryan - Sat Jul 3 22:50:40 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well the term cycling refers to the nitrogen cycle. It takes at least a few weeks to develop a good bacteria base to be safe for fish. You get this bacteria several ways. you can leave the tank fishless and put food in the tank and allow it to decompose and this will make food for bacteria. you can also buy a couple guppies and leave them in there alone for a month or so and then their waste will help create bacteria. Once the bacteria is created the bacteria will consume harmful products of fish waste and it will help keep the water from becoming toxic.
Answered by Leroy Shabaz - Sat Jul 3 23:01:14 2010
How big will koi fish grown in a 20gallon fish aquarium?
Q. I have four koi fish that i bought from Wal-Mart about two weeks ago, and I was told that koi fish will grow no matter of the size of the aquarium.
Asked by Miguel - Wed Mar 31 11:21:13 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The fish produce ammonium which is toxic to them, their body will stop growing once there's too much ammonium in the water but their internal organs will continue to grow causing a long and painful death. Koi should never be kept in any aquarium unless it's exeptionally huge, we're talking 300 gallons. The best place for Koi is in a pond.
Answered by Stella - Wed Mar 31 11:32:47 2010
Q. I have four koi fish that i bought from Wal-Mart about two weeks ago, and I was told that koi fish will grow no matter of the size of the aquarium.
Asked by Miguel - Wed Mar 31 11:21:13 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The fish produce ammonium which is toxic to them, their body will stop growing once there's too much ammonium in the water but their internal organs will continue to grow causing a long and painful death. Koi should never be kept in any aquarium unless it's exeptionally huge, we're talking 300 gallons. The best place for Koi is in a pond.
Answered by Stella - Wed Mar 31 11:32:47 2010
Some advice on starting a marine fish aquarium?
Q. I'm thinking of getting and raising a saltwater aquarium. I'm a beginner so I'm just wondering what are some fish I should start out with, as well as algae eaters and shrimp and whatnot. Also, could just give me some general information about saltwater aquariums, like changing the water, cleaning the tank, and some good filters. Thanks. =]
Asked by Blargh - Sat Jul 26 16:02:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Water changes are pretty much the same as in freshwater exept for the salt. You need to condition your tap water to remove chlorine and other things, then mix your salt to a specific gravity of 1.020-1.026 (done with a hydrometer wich is pretty cheap and easy to use) heat, and aerate the water for at least 24 hours and add it to your tank. Cleaning the tank includes scraping algae from the glass, siphoning poop and uneaten food from the ground, and cleaning your tank equiptment wich you will need to know of anyway so i will list them for you: filter, protien skimmer, heater, and decorations. As far as filters I would recomend a large powerfilter for a tank smaller than 40 gallons. And a canister filter for anything larger. In a quarantine… [cont.]
Answered by cwbhawk - Sat Jul 26 22:12:20 2008
Q. I'm thinking of getting and raising a saltwater aquarium. I'm a beginner so I'm just wondering what are some fish I should start out with, as well as algae eaters and shrimp and whatnot. Also, could just give me some general information about saltwater aquariums, like changing the water, cleaning the tank, and some good filters. Thanks. =]
Asked by Blargh - Sat Jul 26 16:02:42 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Water changes are pretty much the same as in freshwater exept for the salt. You need to condition your tap water to remove chlorine and other things, then mix your salt to a specific gravity of 1.020-1.026 (done with a hydrometer wich is pretty cheap and easy to use) heat, and aerate the water for at least 24 hours and add it to your tank. Cleaning the tank includes scraping algae from the glass, siphoning poop and uneaten food from the ground, and cleaning your tank equiptment wich you will need to know of anyway so i will list them for you: filter, protien skimmer, heater, and decorations. As far as filters I would recomend a large powerfilter for a tank smaller than 40 gallons. And a canister filter for anything larger. In a quarantine… [cont.]
Answered by cwbhawk - Sat Jul 26 22:12:20 2008
difference between an artificial fish aquarium and a real one?
Q. What is the difference? I thought all fish aquariums were real... I just overheard someone talking about it, and I'm interested in knowing! In a fake aquarium, do you put fake fish in there too? Plz don't laugh at me, I know this sounds stupid lol... I've just never heard of one. Is one better than the other? Thanks!
Asked by winterblues - Wed Feb 17 12:13:21 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. not sure
Answered by SDBCV - Wed Feb 17 12:14:31 2010
Q. What is the difference? I thought all fish aquariums were real... I just overheard someone talking about it, and I'm interested in knowing! In a fake aquarium, do you put fake fish in there too? Plz don't laugh at me, I know this sounds stupid lol... I've just never heard of one. Is one better than the other? Thanks!
Asked by winterblues - Wed Feb 17 12:13:21 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. not sure
Answered by SDBCV - Wed Feb 17 12:14:31 2010
why do I have these black bugs crawling around in my fish aquarium?
Q. We just got our first fish tank about a month ago and our fish died the first week. I still have the tank running without fish,but today I noticed these black beetle looking insects crawling around the gravel. I counted 3 of them already. Should I be worried that they will harm the next batch of fish? Should I remove them or leave them there?
Asked by soraya - Thu Nov 16 15:31:24 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Strip the tank & start over. Beware that the bugs certainly must have some eggs hiding somewhere.
Answered by Daiquiri Dream - Thu Nov 16 16:49:12 2006
Q. We just got our first fish tank about a month ago and our fish died the first week. I still have the tank running without fish,but today I noticed these black beetle looking insects crawling around the gravel. I counted 3 of them already. Should I be worried that they will harm the next batch of fish? Should I remove them or leave them there?
Asked by soraya - Thu Nov 16 15:31:24 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Strip the tank & start over. Beware that the bugs certainly must have some eggs hiding somewhere.
Answered by Daiquiri Dream - Thu Nov 16 16:49:12 2006
If the water in my fish aquarium gets cloudy?
Q. will the fish think it is going to rain? Should I be concerned about the cloudy water and is there a fix for it?
Asked by (:P) - Tue Mar 4 22:43:27 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cloudy water isnt good. Could be a sign that you need to change out your filter inserts or most likely you could be over feeding. Excess food in the water settles down into the gravel and then rots, creating a cloudy appearance in the water. Try doing a gravel vacuuming and then feed about 1/2 of what you have been feeding them.
Answered by Amanda L - Tue Mar 4 22:48:07 2008
Q. will the fish think it is going to rain? Should I be concerned about the cloudy water and is there a fix for it?
Asked by (:P) - Tue Mar 4 22:43:27 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. cloudy water isnt good. Could be a sign that you need to change out your filter inserts or most likely you could be over feeding. Excess food in the water settles down into the gravel and then rots, creating a cloudy appearance in the water. Try doing a gravel vacuuming and then feed about 1/2 of what you have been feeding them.
Answered by Amanda L - Tue Mar 4 22:48:07 2008
Any unique ideas for decorating a large fish aquarium?
Q. I am looking for a unique and interesting idea for my 55 gallon fish aquarium...any good ideas to offer? I don't want a background so it is visible from both sides. Any help with themes, lighting, anything is appreciated!
Asked by El Tigre - Fri Jan 19 19:37:19 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Instead of stones, put tons of marbles at the bottom. They are more expensive, but it pays off.
Answered by HOLA! - Fri Jan 19 19:45:21 2007
Q. I am looking for a unique and interesting idea for my 55 gallon fish aquarium...any good ideas to offer? I don't want a background so it is visible from both sides. Any help with themes, lighting, anything is appreciated!
Asked by El Tigre - Fri Jan 19 19:37:19 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Instead of stones, put tons of marbles at the bottom. They are more expensive, but it pays off.
Answered by HOLA! - Fri Jan 19 19:45:21 2007
How do I set up my new Fish Aquarium?
Q. Right i have the Tank which is 2ft length. 1 1/2 ft deep and 1 1/2 ft high. I have a thermometer and the light. This is it. Now what do I need to get and do to set up my aquarium for tropical fish. I have read about the cycle but not sure about pumps filters and stuff like that. Please help.
Asked by cookieuk2004 - Mon Apr 20 06:50:14 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly, get your hands on some gravel, I prefer natural colors but that's really a personal choice, the fish don't care. The get a filter that filters about 200-300 GPH and set it up. Put in some fresh tap water and add some de-chlorinator ( Tetra Aquasafe ) Do you have lights? You will need those. If you are keeping tropical fish ( Cichlids, Tetras and Gouramis ) than you will need a heater, set it at 78-81F. Get an air-pump and hook it up, put the air stone in an unnoticeable area. Let the tank run for 2-3 days and let the water clear, the heater get the right temp, the filter get a feel for the water and the bubbler to fully oxygenate the water. After everything is right you can start cycling, do a fishless cycle as it doesn't… [cont.]
Answered by Cichlid dude - Mon Apr 20 09:25:37 2009
Q. Right i have the Tank which is 2ft length. 1 1/2 ft deep and 1 1/2 ft high. I have a thermometer and the light. This is it. Now what do I need to get and do to set up my aquarium for tropical fish. I have read about the cycle but not sure about pumps filters and stuff like that. Please help.
Asked by cookieuk2004 - Mon Apr 20 06:50:14 2009 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly, get your hands on some gravel, I prefer natural colors but that's really a personal choice, the fish don't care. The get a filter that filters about 200-300 GPH and set it up. Put in some fresh tap water and add some de-chlorinator ( Tetra Aquasafe ) Do you have lights? You will need those. If you are keeping tropical fish ( Cichlids, Tetras and Gouramis ) than you will need a heater, set it at 78-81F. Get an air-pump and hook it up, put the air stone in an unnoticeable area. Let the tank run for 2-3 days and let the water clear, the heater get the right temp, the filter get a feel for the water and the bubbler to fully oxygenate the water. After everything is right you can start cycling, do a fishless cycle as it doesn't… [cont.]
Answered by Cichlid dude - Mon Apr 20 09:25:37 2009
Where can I buy DVDs of a fish aquarium and/or fire place logs burning?
Q. I've seen short videos, lasting only a few minutes, of scenes like fish aquariums or logs burning. But I would like to buy full-length DVDs of these relaxing scenes just to play on my television sort of like background when I'm reading or doing what ever. Where can I buy such a thing?
Asked by Kilroy Roboto - Wed Dec 24 22:33:09 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i think a bookstore might have some , try Barnes And Noble https://www.worldnaturevi deo.com/shop.html <--- the perfect website of what you are looking for.
Answered by ElJefe - Wed Dec 24 22:57:16 2008
Q. I've seen short videos, lasting only a few minutes, of scenes like fish aquariums or logs burning. But I would like to buy full-length DVDs of these relaxing scenes just to play on my television sort of like background when I'm reading or doing what ever. Where can I buy such a thing?
Asked by Kilroy Roboto - Wed Dec 24 22:33:09 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i think a bookstore might have some , try Barnes And Noble https://www.worldnaturevi deo.com/shop.html <--- the perfect website of what you are looking for.
Answered by ElJefe - Wed Dec 24 22:57:16 2008
Is there a fun online fish aquarium game?
Q. Hi I am looking for a game that is free and the point is to have an aquarium and be able to care for and buy new fish. If you know a game please leave website thank you!
Asked by da fishaman - Sun Nov 8 14:26:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah, on facebook its called Happy Aquarium. Just look it up in the Apps.
Answered by Molly Anne - Sun Nov 8 14:34:32 2009
Q. Hi I am looking for a game that is free and the point is to have an aquarium and be able to care for and buy new fish. If you know a game please leave website thank you!
Asked by da fishaman - Sun Nov 8 14:26:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yeah, on facebook its called Happy Aquarium. Just look it up in the Apps.
Answered by Molly Anne - Sun Nov 8 14:34:32 2009
What does it mean if my fish tank water is foggy?
Q. I have a ten gallon fish aquarium, and the water is, foggy, if you will. I have 6 fish in it, and a working filter and heater.
Asked by devon g - Fri Dec 29 21:54:05 2006 - - 28 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whoa!!! Is this an established tank? If it's brand new and hasn't been running very long, then it's a bacterial bloom, it's completely normal. Leave it alone, it will clear on its own. After about oh, 4 or 5 weeks take a sample of your water to a local fish store and let them test it for you. 6 fish may not sound like much, but for example, the more common gouramis can get 4-6 inches, and that's alot for a 10 gallon. If this tank has been running a long time, then you did something to cause a bacterial bloom. Overfeeding, changing filter media, cleaning, it could of been anything. It would be wise to again, have your water tested. See if they recommend leaving it alone or if it needs a partial water change, do that.
Answered by Bluebear - Fri Dec 29 22:04:44 2006
Q. I have a ten gallon fish aquarium, and the water is, foggy, if you will. I have 6 fish in it, and a working filter and heater.
Asked by devon g - Fri Dec 29 21:54:05 2006 - - 28 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Whoa!!! Is this an established tank? If it's brand new and hasn't been running very long, then it's a bacterial bloom, it's completely normal. Leave it alone, it will clear on its own. After about oh, 4 or 5 weeks take a sample of your water to a local fish store and let them test it for you. 6 fish may not sound like much, but for example, the more common gouramis can get 4-6 inches, and that's alot for a 10 gallon. If this tank has been running a long time, then you did something to cause a bacterial bloom. Overfeeding, changing filter media, cleaning, it could of been anything. It would be wise to again, have your water tested. See if they recommend leaving it alone or if it needs a partial water change, do that.
Answered by Bluebear - Fri Dec 29 22:04:44 2006
When your fish aquarium smells does that mean its time to clean it?
Q. I dont want to clean it yet because my fish had babies and im afraid i might kill them ooo, i never knew u werent suppose to clean the whole tank lol, im new at this.. my tank is small its exactly like this one but isnt dora lol .. how much cups of water should i take out when i clean it?
Asked by ` - Thu Jul 17 18:09:59 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The reason why your aquarium smells is because your tank is high in ammonia and nitrates right now. The best thing to do is to conduct a water change between 10-25%, you should never clean your whole tank out, otherwise, you'll have to start the cycling process all over again. You should also have test strips for PH, Ammonia, and nitrates. This will help you keep the levels under control. A weekly water change of 10-15% should be conducted each week, and a 25% water change once a month. This helps in keeping the Ammonia levels and the nitrate levels under control. Also, High Ammonia and nitrates can KILL all of your fishes, so it'll be best to do that right now. Using water conditioners will help as well, because that helps dechlorinize… [cont.]
Answered by da bandit - Thu Jul 17 18:21:10 2008
Q. I dont want to clean it yet because my fish had babies and im afraid i might kill them ooo, i never knew u werent suppose to clean the whole tank lol, im new at this.. my tank is small its exactly like this one but isnt dora lol .. how much cups of water should i take out when i clean it?
Asked by ` - Thu Jul 17 18:09:59 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The reason why your aquarium smells is because your tank is high in ammonia and nitrates right now. The best thing to do is to conduct a water change between 10-25%, you should never clean your whole tank out, otherwise, you'll have to start the cycling process all over again. You should also have test strips for PH, Ammonia, and nitrates. This will help you keep the levels under control. A weekly water change of 10-15% should be conducted each week, and a 25% water change once a month. This helps in keeping the Ammonia levels and the nitrate levels under control. Also, High Ammonia and nitrates can KILL all of your fishes, so it'll be best to do that right now. Using water conditioners will help as well, because that helps dechlorinize… [cont.]
Answered by da bandit - Thu Jul 17 18:21:10 2008
How do I keep my fish aquarium from turning green?
Q. I keep the light off, and the tank out of sunlight, but the water still looks like Lou Ferigno took a bath in it! Help!!!
Asked by froggy - Sun Oct 29 10:07:48 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. when you have no light and sun light to the tank and still you have green water the only thing that you have to consider is that you had ammonia came from fish waste and uneaten food .Now ammonia is changing into nutrites and it helps the grow of algae .just clean the tank and do 1/3 water change and keep regular water changes of 1/4 in every 3-4 weeks and you will have a health and crystal water tank
Answered by atlastk - Sun Oct 29 13:33:42 2006
Q. I keep the light off, and the tank out of sunlight, but the water still looks like Lou Ferigno took a bath in it! Help!!!
Asked by froggy - Sun Oct 29 10:07:48 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments
A. when you have no light and sun light to the tank and still you have green water the only thing that you have to consider is that you had ammonia came from fish waste and uneaten food .Now ammonia is changing into nutrites and it helps the grow of algae .just clean the tank and do 1/3 water change and keep regular water changes of 1/4 in every 3-4 weeks and you will have a health and crystal water tank
Answered by atlastk - Sun Oct 29 13:33:42 2006
Where are some great pet stores specializing in fish, aquatics and supplies in the Houston area?
Q. I'm looking for some great pet stores (family owned, locally owned, small chains) that specialize in fish, aquariums and supplies. I love all fish, but I have only dealt with freshwater. I live in Baytown, but it doesn't matter which side of Houston it's on. I'm just tired of Petco and Petsmart and the little pet shop we have here which is awful. Thanks so much for your help!
Asked by JRBaytown - Wed Jan 7 03:05:13 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let's see, it kind of depends on what you're looking for. I'll list a few of my favorites: Houston Aquarium Warehouse in Stafford is a great place for discus and many other harder to find fish suitable for planted aquariums like rams, apistogrammas, tetras and small exotic plecos. Xtreme Fish and Pets off of Bellaire has really good prices on live stock and dry goods. When the owner starts noticing that you're a regular, he may start giving you random discounts. Great place for odd balls, you really don't know whats going to be in the store week to week. While you're in the area, might as well stop by City Pets off of Beechnut. They also have great prices and a lot of supplies for planted aquariums and are a distributor for ADA… [cont.]
Answered by PlanB - Wed Jan 7 10:43:33 2009
Q. I'm looking for some great pet stores (family owned, locally owned, small chains) that specialize in fish, aquariums and supplies. I love all fish, but I have only dealt with freshwater. I live in Baytown, but it doesn't matter which side of Houston it's on. I'm just tired of Petco and Petsmart and the little pet shop we have here which is awful. Thanks so much for your help!
Asked by JRBaytown - Wed Jan 7 03:05:13 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Let's see, it kind of depends on what you're looking for. I'll list a few of my favorites: Houston Aquarium Warehouse in Stafford is a great place for discus and many other harder to find fish suitable for planted aquariums like rams, apistogrammas, tetras and small exotic plecos. Xtreme Fish and Pets off of Bellaire has really good prices on live stock and dry goods. When the owner starts noticing that you're a regular, he may start giving you random discounts. Great place for odd balls, you really don't know whats going to be in the store week to week. While you're in the area, might as well stop by City Pets off of Beechnut. They also have great prices and a lot of supplies for planted aquariums and are a distributor for ADA… [cont.]
Answered by PlanB - Wed Jan 7 10:43:33 2009
Can my orange tetras live with a feeder fish?
Q. Hello. I have 2 small orange tetras in my small fish aquarium (the aquarium that comes as a set, with a filter, light, and air pump). I also purchased a feeder fish (i don't know what kind of fish it is, i just got it for 10 cents at the local Petco) and put it in the tank. I noticed today, that the feeder fish keeps on chasing on my orange tetras around. I don't know if they are playing, or if the feeder fish is chasing them, trying to scare them. are feeder fish normally aggressive? what should i do?
Asked by madluv4tai - Mon Jul 23 12:56:03 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your feeders are probably either small goldfish, rosy red minnows or guppies. The only one of these that would be able to live comfortably with the tetras would be the guppies, not for reasons of aggressiveness, though, but because they should be kept in different water temperatures. Tetras are a tropical species, and they should have a water temperature of 76-80o, but the rosy reds and the goldfish prefer cooler water in the 65-75o range. Although they might be able to tolerate the range of the other, one of them isn't going to do as well as it could. You should also know that the tetras are a schooling species, so these should be kept in groups of 5+. That's not to say you should go out and buy 3 more and add them right away - if… [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Mon Jul 23 13:15:05 2007
Q. Hello. I have 2 small orange tetras in my small fish aquarium (the aquarium that comes as a set, with a filter, light, and air pump). I also purchased a feeder fish (i don't know what kind of fish it is, i just got it for 10 cents at the local Petco) and put it in the tank. I noticed today, that the feeder fish keeps on chasing on my orange tetras around. I don't know if they are playing, or if the feeder fish is chasing them, trying to scare them. are feeder fish normally aggressive? what should i do?
Asked by madluv4tai - Mon Jul 23 12:56:03 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your feeders are probably either small goldfish, rosy red minnows or guppies. The only one of these that would be able to live comfortably with the tetras would be the guppies, not for reasons of aggressiveness, though, but because they should be kept in different water temperatures. Tetras are a tropical species, and they should have a water temperature of 76-80o, but the rosy reds and the goldfish prefer cooler water in the 65-75o range. Although they might be able to tolerate the range of the other, one of them isn't going to do as well as it could. You should also know that the tetras are a schooling species, so these should be kept in groups of 5+. That's not to say you should go out and buy 3 more and add them right away - if… [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Mon Jul 23 13:15:05 2007
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