Is old freshwater aquarium water good for houseplants?
Q. I have an established freshwater aquarium. When I do water changes, I want to be frugal and use the water to water my plants. Is this a good idea? The old aquarium water has nitrates and some nitrites and is Ph balanced. There is also some diluted salts in it.
Asked by Deneen - Mon Sep 3 11:43:53 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Sure, as long as you don't have copper or zinc salts... those tend to be pretty tough on plants at low concentrations.
Answered by kay - Mon Sep 3 21:44:06 2007
Q. I have an established freshwater aquarium. When I do water changes, I want to be frugal and use the water to water my plants. Is this a good idea? The old aquarium water has nitrates and some nitrites and is Ph balanced. There is also some diluted salts in it.
Asked by Deneen - Mon Sep 3 11:43:53 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Sure, as long as you don't have copper or zinc salts... those tend to be pretty tough on plants at low concentrations.
Answered by kay - Mon Sep 3 21:44:06 2007
What type of Aquarium fish should I get?
Q. Now, the aquarium i'm looking at is a All Glass Aquarium 10 Gallon Hexagon Black Tank (14 x 12 x 18") . What are some fish that could go in this tank? Saltwater or Freshwater? And yes, I'm a first time Aquarium owner.
Asked by swimchik4life - Wed Apr 7 16:42:44 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. honestly I don't recommend a hex for such a small tank. fish swim in levels, top, bottom, and middle. not many use all levels (this is where they usually swim... not saying a top dwelling fish will never rest on the bottom). when you have a tall tank, there isn't much room for them to swim unless they use all levels... for most fish wide tanks are better than tall tanks. the fish that like tall tanks are fish like angels and discus. these fish need much larger tanks which is why I said hex tanks aren't the best if you're only getting a 10gallon. of course, if you have your heart set on the hex, you can certainly find fish... but I will recommend a lighter stocking than normal. something like 5 neon tetras and 4 kuhli fish? anyway, I'l [cont.]
Answered by Kylie Anne - Wed Apr 7 17:27:04 2010
Q. Now, the aquarium i'm looking at is a All Glass Aquarium 10 Gallon Hexagon Black Tank (14 x 12 x 18") . What are some fish that could go in this tank? Saltwater or Freshwater? And yes, I'm a first time Aquarium owner.
Asked by swimchik4life - Wed Apr 7 16:42:44 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. honestly I don't recommend a hex for such a small tank. fish swim in levels, top, bottom, and middle. not many use all levels (this is where they usually swim... not saying a top dwelling fish will never rest on the bottom). when you have a tall tank, there isn't much room for them to swim unless they use all levels... for most fish wide tanks are better than tall tanks. the fish that like tall tanks are fish like angels and discus. these fish need much larger tanks which is why I said hex tanks aren't the best if you're only getting a 10gallon. of course, if you have your heart set on the hex, you can certainly find fish... but I will recommend a lighter stocking than normal. something like 5 neon tetras and 4 kuhli fish? anyway, I'l [cont.]
Answered by Kylie Anne - Wed Apr 7 17:27:04 2010
How do you convert a saltwater aquarium to a freshwater aquarium?
Q. I recently purchased an aquarium from somebody that was using it as a saltwater aquarium. It is very dirty and has salt caked all over it. I need to clean off all the algae and salt. Do I just use water and a scrubber or is there more to it? I read somewhere to use vinegar, anyone ever heard of this? Also what is a protein scimmer? The tank came with all types of stuff that I'm not familiar with. Can I keep any of the decor that was in the tank if I rinse it off? Thanks for any advice you can give. I already have 5 fancy tailed goldfish and 2 small catfish in my other tank that I plan on transferring into this tank. The decor is mostly rocks and fake plants. I removed all of the old gravel because I want to use the rocks that I had in my… [cont.]
Asked by wtf - Tue Aug 15 09:40:25 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Vinegar and water will be fine to scrub off the inside of the tank. Don't use your regular algae scrubber though. Use something disposable so you can just toss all the germs and grime away. Soak all decor in a diluted bleach solution for a while to get rid of the diseases that may be present. A protein skimmer removes organic materials from saltwater aquariums and are not needed to create a freshwater environment for your fish. Good move not using the old gravel, you don't want bacteria in your newly set up tank from the old fish. I'm actually surprised that there was any gravel as sand is a more popular substrate for saltwater tanks. What type of filter did your new tank come with. You need to do some research on this filter because it… [cont.]
Answered by clj2791 - Tue Aug 15 13:38:42 2006
Q. I recently purchased an aquarium from somebody that was using it as a saltwater aquarium. It is very dirty and has salt caked all over it. I need to clean off all the algae and salt. Do I just use water and a scrubber or is there more to it? I read somewhere to use vinegar, anyone ever heard of this? Also what is a protein scimmer? The tank came with all types of stuff that I'm not familiar with. Can I keep any of the decor that was in the tank if I rinse it off? Thanks for any advice you can give. I already have 5 fancy tailed goldfish and 2 small catfish in my other tank that I plan on transferring into this tank. The decor is mostly rocks and fake plants. I removed all of the old gravel because I want to use the rocks that I had in my… [cont.]
Asked by wtf - Tue Aug 15 09:40:25 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Vinegar and water will be fine to scrub off the inside of the tank. Don't use your regular algae scrubber though. Use something disposable so you can just toss all the germs and grime away. Soak all decor in a diluted bleach solution for a while to get rid of the diseases that may be present. A protein skimmer removes organic materials from saltwater aquariums and are not needed to create a freshwater environment for your fish. Good move not using the old gravel, you don't want bacteria in your newly set up tank from the old fish. I'm actually surprised that there was any gravel as sand is a more popular substrate for saltwater tanks. What type of filter did your new tank come with. You need to do some research on this filter because it… [cont.]
Answered by clj2791 - Tue Aug 15 13:38:42 2006
Is aquarium light important to the fish and everything living in it?
Q. Theres a lot of nice lighting for aquarium these days. But is it really that important?
Asked by salmahalwi - Sat Apr 12 00:13:12 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aquarium light? Well, It depends, well it's the same like we are humans who needs light in our everyday life. Too little means trouble and too much will cause problems. I've come across this page, which gathers pretty good information regards to aquarium light. Maybe you can get more information on aquarium light there. Happy aquriuming!
Answered by Az Dimebag - Sat Apr 12 06:23:54 2008
Q. Theres a lot of nice lighting for aquarium these days. But is it really that important?
Asked by salmahalwi - Sat Apr 12 00:13:12 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Aquarium light? Well, It depends, well it's the same like we are humans who needs light in our everyday life. Too little means trouble and too much will cause problems. I've come across this page, which gathers pretty good information regards to aquarium light. Maybe you can get more information on aquarium light there. Happy aquriuming!
Answered by Az Dimebag - Sat Apr 12 06:23:54 2008
How often should my aquarium light be on?
Q. I have 4 angelfish, 3 bala sharks and a pleco and was wondering about the aquarium light. I have heard varying reasons to have the light on or off, so are there any real guidelines to running the aquarium light? The tank is in a moderate light area (Some sunlight from across the room, but no windows near by). Thanks!!
Asked by flapanthers2000 - Wed Sep 17 13:25:32 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most tropical fish prefer equal amounts of light since the are located near the equator. I have mine set on a timer for 12 hours per day.
Answered by Rudy - Wed Sep 17 13:31:35 2008
Q. I have 4 angelfish, 3 bala sharks and a pleco and was wondering about the aquarium light. I have heard varying reasons to have the light on or off, so are there any real guidelines to running the aquarium light? The tank is in a moderate light area (Some sunlight from across the room, but no windows near by). Thanks!!
Asked by flapanthers2000 - Wed Sep 17 13:25:32 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Most tropical fish prefer equal amounts of light since the are located near the equator. I have mine set on a timer for 12 hours per day.
Answered by Rudy - Wed Sep 17 13:31:35 2008
How do I transfer my fish and aquarium rocks safely to a larger tank?
Q. I have a ten gallon fresh water aquarium and just purchased a new 20 gallon.What is the best and safest way to move my fish to the new aquarium? I have a good algae and water balance in my present aquarium. I have a couple guppies, tetras, algae eaters, molly's and algae eaters. Yes, thanks. I did say algae eater twice. I was in a hurry.
Asked by Joanne - Thu Dec 10 21:34:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I would fill the 20 gal tank half way, and get the water ready for fish (ph and all that jazz). Then I would pour the water in from the first tank slowly and when it gets low, transfer the fish individually with a net. Then slowly pour the rest of the water in the 20 gal tank.
Answered by Fatty Chris - Thu Dec 10 21:44:03 2009
Q. I have a ten gallon fresh water aquarium and just purchased a new 20 gallon.What is the best and safest way to move my fish to the new aquarium? I have a good algae and water balance in my present aquarium. I have a couple guppies, tetras, algae eaters, molly's and algae eaters. Yes, thanks. I did say algae eater twice. I was in a hurry.
Asked by Joanne - Thu Dec 10 21:34:40 2009 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I would fill the 20 gal tank half way, and get the water ready for fish (ph and all that jazz). Then I would pour the water in from the first tank slowly and when it gets low, transfer the fish individually with a net. Then slowly pour the rest of the water in the 20 gal tank.
Answered by Fatty Chris - Thu Dec 10 21:44:03 2009
How much aquarium salt should I put in my tank?
Q. my betta fish has ich and im treating him with Ich Attack and some aquarium salt but before i put the aquarium salt in i would like know how much salt should i put in my 6.6 gallon tank? And if i put aquarium salt in the tank wont that raise the ph level of the water? and how often should i put the salt in the tank?
Asked by Romain597 - Tue Jul 20 15:12:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons so i would throw in a tablespoon and a bit extra (like a pinch)
Answered by mimi - Tue Jul 20 15:15:03 2010
Q. my betta fish has ich and im treating him with Ich Attack and some aquarium salt but before i put the aquarium salt in i would like know how much salt should i put in my 6.6 gallon tank? And if i put aquarium salt in the tank wont that raise the ph level of the water? and how often should i put the salt in the tank?
Asked by Romain597 - Tue Jul 20 15:12:48 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons so i would throw in a tablespoon and a bit extra (like a pinch)
Answered by mimi - Tue Jul 20 15:15:03 2010
How much Aquarium Salt should I put in my tank?
Q. I'm trying to figure how much aquarium salt I should put in my 1 gallon tank... Instructions say 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons, I need to know how much salt I should put in my 1 gallon tank?? Please honest answers only, I have a sick fish that I need to get better and this will help. It's a 1.5 gallon tank, and it's a fine size.
Asked by GG - Tue Feb 2 15:28:54 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Don't listen to Scullycj, please. The box is correct, so you need to use 1/5th of a tablespoon (5mL) of the salt, so for a one gallon tank you would use 3mL, or about 1/2 teaspoon. Certain fish are scaleless or otherwise senstive to aquarium salt (like sharks, loaches, knifefish, tetras, eels, catfish, frogs, and more) and cannot tolerate the full dose, so if you have a scaleless fish dose the one gallon tank with half of that, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Research to find out if you fish can handle the salt by going to google.com and typing in the fish's name along with the word "scaleless" or "aquarium salt" and you'll know for sure if you can use the full dose. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that maybe you are asking about this… [cont.]
Answered by Amanda - Tue Feb 2 17:07:28 2010
Q. I'm trying to figure how much aquarium salt I should put in my 1 gallon tank... Instructions say 1 tablespoon per 5 gallons, I need to know how much salt I should put in my 1 gallon tank?? Please honest answers only, I have a sick fish that I need to get better and this will help. It's a 1.5 gallon tank, and it's a fine size.
Asked by GG - Tue Feb 2 15:28:54 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Don't listen to Scullycj, please. The box is correct, so you need to use 1/5th of a tablespoon (5mL) of the salt, so for a one gallon tank you would use 3mL, or about 1/2 teaspoon. Certain fish are scaleless or otherwise senstive to aquarium salt (like sharks, loaches, knifefish, tetras, eels, catfish, frogs, and more) and cannot tolerate the full dose, so if you have a scaleless fish dose the one gallon tank with half of that, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Research to find out if you fish can handle the salt by going to google.com and typing in the fish's name along with the word "scaleless" or "aquarium salt" and you'll know for sure if you can use the full dose. I am giving you the benefit of the doubt that maybe you are asking about this… [cont.]
Answered by Amanda - Tue Feb 2 17:07:28 2010
How much lower than the aquarium should the canister filter be?
Q. I am setting up a goldfish tank in a "coffee table" aquarium. The base of this tank is about 6" above the floor level. If I set up a canister filter at floor level (about 6" lower than the base of the aquarium), is that sufficient for the the filter to work effectively?
Asked by yayu - Sun Oct 29 02:09:54 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have two Fluval Canister filters and they're great! This is from their site. . . Since the unit is a gravity fed sealed unit, the filter must be positioned below the aquarium for it work efficiently. If it is even with the aquarium or above, it will not work as expected. The top of the motor unit should be below the bottom of the aquarium. In most cases the stand is often a cabinet and the filter is placed under the aquarium in the cabinet. A long drop is not necessary, but the filter should always be placed under the aquarium bottom.
Answered by ilogikal - Wed Nov 1 12:36:04 2006
Q. I am setting up a goldfish tank in a "coffee table" aquarium. The base of this tank is about 6" above the floor level. If I set up a canister filter at floor level (about 6" lower than the base of the aquarium), is that sufficient for the the filter to work effectively?
Asked by yayu - Sun Oct 29 02:09:54 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I have two Fluval Canister filters and they're great! This is from their site. . . Since the unit is a gravity fed sealed unit, the filter must be positioned below the aquarium for it work efficiently. If it is even with the aquarium or above, it will not work as expected. The top of the motor unit should be below the bottom of the aquarium. In most cases the stand is often a cabinet and the filter is placed under the aquarium in the cabinet. A long drop is not necessary, but the filter should always be placed under the aquarium bottom.
Answered by ilogikal - Wed Nov 1 12:36:04 2006
What are good community freshwater aquarium fish?
Q. I have a 30 gallon freshwater aquarium. In it are 5 angelfish, 1 clown loach, 1 red tailed black shark, and a small pleco. What are some good community freshwater fish that will go well with these fish. I would like them to be active colorful fish. Also if you have any tips on keeping freshwater aquarium plants alive it would be greatly appreciated. My plant keep dying after about 2 weeks in the tank.
Asked by Darkness - Sun May 16 11:27:39 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well that tank is way overstocked. a 30 gallon tank would be good for maybe 2 angel fish at the most. the clown loach will get very big and will need a bigger tank and so will the pleco. both the pleco and clown loach will need 55 gallons minimum.
Answered by Jon - Sun May 16 12:10:05 2010
Q. I have a 30 gallon freshwater aquarium. In it are 5 angelfish, 1 clown loach, 1 red tailed black shark, and a small pleco. What are some good community freshwater fish that will go well with these fish. I would like them to be active colorful fish. Also if you have any tips on keeping freshwater aquarium plants alive it would be greatly appreciated. My plant keep dying after about 2 weeks in the tank.
Asked by Darkness - Sun May 16 11:27:39 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well that tank is way overstocked. a 30 gallon tank would be good for maybe 2 angel fish at the most. the clown loach will get very big and will need a bigger tank and so will the pleco. both the pleco and clown loach will need 55 gallons minimum.
Answered by Jon - Sun May 16 12:10:05 2010
What is a good substitute for an aquarium cover?
Q. I have a 10 gallon aquarium on my desk. My desk already has a Florescent light so I don't want to shell out the money to buy a Aquarium cover + florescent light. What is a good replacement for an aquarium cover? I don't think I want the terrarium covers because they're wire screens- and they let dust through. Any suggestion?
Asked by ghostbetta - Tue Apr 22 02:23:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I made one from cardboard and had it laminated. I put bits of foam about .5mm thick on the sides of the inside of it to keep it from sliding off the top of the tank.
Answered by GATORADE - Tue Apr 22 03:13:04 2008
Q. I have a 10 gallon aquarium on my desk. My desk already has a Florescent light so I don't want to shell out the money to buy a Aquarium cover + florescent light. What is a good replacement for an aquarium cover? I don't think I want the terrarium covers because they're wire screens- and they let dust through. Any suggestion?
Asked by ghostbetta - Tue Apr 22 02:23:03 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I made one from cardboard and had it laminated. I put bits of foam about .5mm thick on the sides of the inside of it to keep it from sliding off the top of the tank.
Answered by GATORADE - Tue Apr 22 03:13:04 2008
What equipment is needed for a saltwater aquarium?
Q. I have a freshwater aquarium right now and would like to switch it eventually to a small saltwater aquarium. My tank is 10 gallons so I was planning on only getting one clown fish with a starfish or shrimp. I have a heater, an out of the tank filter, and thermometer. Is a protein skimmer and an air pump also necessary? Also my tank light is quite old and doesn't have the wattage on it, so should i assume that I would need to upgrade the cover on my aquarium?
Asked by anonymous - Sun Mar 15 19:17:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a 10 gallon saltwater are for experts, beginners shouldnt start with smaller tanks because the smaller you go the harder it will be, as a 10 gallon will have water parameters that litteray will chan ge daily. You wont need a protein skimmer on a 10 gallon but they have nano ones that are better than nothing. Even though a single clownfish in a 10 gallon isnt much, the water parameters will kill most beginner saltwater keepers.
Answered by Chris4Reef - Sun Mar 15 19:34:33 2009
Q. I have a freshwater aquarium right now and would like to switch it eventually to a small saltwater aquarium. My tank is 10 gallons so I was planning on only getting one clown fish with a starfish or shrimp. I have a heater, an out of the tank filter, and thermometer. Is a protein skimmer and an air pump also necessary? Also my tank light is quite old and doesn't have the wattage on it, so should i assume that I would need to upgrade the cover on my aquarium?
Asked by anonymous - Sun Mar 15 19:17:21 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a 10 gallon saltwater are for experts, beginners shouldnt start with smaller tanks because the smaller you go the harder it will be, as a 10 gallon will have water parameters that litteray will chan ge daily. You wont need a protein skimmer on a 10 gallon but they have nano ones that are better than nothing. Even though a single clownfish in a 10 gallon isnt much, the water parameters will kill most beginner saltwater keepers.
Answered by Chris4Reef - Sun Mar 15 19:34:33 2009
How to clean aquarium rocks after disease?
Q. Have an aquarium which had ick which came after buying gold fish from a giant discount retailer store, they died along with all the fish in the tank. Don't want to mention names but it should be easy to figure out. I have emptied and cleaned the tank and accessories with ammonia water and need to know if I can reuse the rocks or should I get new ones. Can the rocks be cleaned and still be ok to use? If so, how do I clean them? I should have mentioned that it is colored gravel.
Asked by misssassyaz - Fri May 14 15:47:55 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. scrub well with soap then rinse
Answered by Horse lover - Fri May 14 15:49:33 2010
Q. Have an aquarium which had ick which came after buying gold fish from a giant discount retailer store, they died along with all the fish in the tank. Don't want to mention names but it should be easy to figure out. I have emptied and cleaned the tank and accessories with ammonia water and need to know if I can reuse the rocks or should I get new ones. Can the rocks be cleaned and still be ok to use? If so, how do I clean them? I should have mentioned that it is colored gravel.
Asked by misssassyaz - Fri May 14 15:47:55 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. scrub well with soap then rinse
Answered by Horse lover - Fri May 14 15:49:33 2010
What type of aquarium light generates the least heat?
Q. I need an aquarium light, but i dont want one that will heat up the water, as it is hot enough as it is, even when i turn the heater off. Any thoughts? Also, what is the best type to get?
Asked by Nick - Sat Apr 10 06:30:31 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Flourscent is your best bet, they give off little heat. Also keep in mind that if you don't use live plants you don't even need your lights on for more then a few hours per day, so if heat is an issue don't think you "need the lights on for 12 hours" even if some fish store told you so. Although these bulbs weaken with age you don't actually need to replace them until you feel they are too dull, unless again you have live plants - this lighting is mainly for you.
Answered by LetsTalkFish - Sat Apr 10 09:10:10 2010
Q. I need an aquarium light, but i dont want one that will heat up the water, as it is hot enough as it is, even when i turn the heater off. Any thoughts? Also, what is the best type to get?
Asked by Nick - Sat Apr 10 06:30:31 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Flourscent is your best bet, they give off little heat. Also keep in mind that if you don't use live plants you don't even need your lights on for more then a few hours per day, so if heat is an issue don't think you "need the lights on for 12 hours" even if some fish store told you so. Although these bulbs weaken with age you don't actually need to replace them until you feel they are too dull, unless again you have live plants - this lighting is mainly for you.
Answered by LetsTalkFish - Sat Apr 10 09:10:10 2010
What is the cost of a aquarium water test kit in Indian Rupees ?
Q. I have 3 ft aquarium and want to buy a 6 ft aquarium.
Asked by suman87 - Thu Jun 19 09:24:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It ranges from ($10 = 25 tests) Rs 400 to ($25 = 80 tests) Rs 1000.
Answered by abhishek parakh - Thu Jun 19 09:52:57 2008
Q. I have 3 ft aquarium and want to buy a 6 ft aquarium.
Asked by suman87 - Thu Jun 19 09:24:56 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It ranges from ($10 = 25 tests) Rs 400 to ($25 = 80 tests) Rs 1000.
Answered by abhishek parakh - Thu Jun 19 09:52:57 2008
What is an affordable and versatile aquarium controller to be used with fresh water stingrays?
Q. I would like something that will let me know the PH, ammonia/nitrites/nitrates , temperature and water level of my aquariums. Does anyone know of an aquarium controller that can simulate sunrise, sunset, moon cycles, waves, and that kind of thing? Thanks!
Asked by M T - Mon Nov 24 19:18:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are controllers and monitors that can do each of the things you want, but I don't know of any one device that does all of them. By the way, why do you want to create waves in a stingray tank? Freshwater stingrays are native to rivers, not the ocean. They have current but not waves in their natural habitat. Feshwater stingrays are rather difficult to keep healthy. Read as much as you can on them before you get one, and be sure you want to make that kind of commitment.
Answered by Gary C - Mon Nov 24 19:32:46 2008
Q. I would like something that will let me know the PH, ammonia/nitrites/nitrates , temperature and water level of my aquariums. Does anyone know of an aquarium controller that can simulate sunrise, sunset, moon cycles, waves, and that kind of thing? Thanks!
Asked by M T - Mon Nov 24 19:18:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are controllers and monitors that can do each of the things you want, but I don't know of any one device that does all of them. By the way, why do you want to create waves in a stingray tank? Freshwater stingrays are native to rivers, not the ocean. They have current but not waves in their natural habitat. Feshwater stingrays are rather difficult to keep healthy. Read as much as you can on them before you get one, and be sure you want to make that kind of commitment.
Answered by Gary C - Mon Nov 24 19:32:46 2008
What kind of aquarium do you need for sea horses?
Q. I just love those little fellas, they are my favorite, aquatic creature. Has anyone here tried keeping them in an aquarium? What's that like? Do they do well in captivity?
Asked by Chaco-Yekke Downyonder - Wed Jun 11 21:13:59 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The tank setup you will need will depend on the variety of seahorse you get. Some do best in as small as 3-5 gallons while others need larger depending on their size. You don't want too large, as it can become difficult for them to find food (although you can always spot-feed with a baster). A larger tank is easier to maintain their water quality, but it can be more difficult to see small seahorses in an oversized tank. They aren't the easiest of animals to keep, particularly if you've never had a marine tank before. I would suggest starting with other marine fish to get about a year's experience before you try seahorses. And the seahorses will do better if kept in a species tank with just other seahorse (or pipefish) and slower-movin [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Wed Jun 11 21:35:57 2008
Q. I just love those little fellas, they are my favorite, aquatic creature. Has anyone here tried keeping them in an aquarium? What's that like? Do they do well in captivity?
Asked by Chaco-Yekke Downyonder - Wed Jun 11 21:13:59 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The tank setup you will need will depend on the variety of seahorse you get. Some do best in as small as 3-5 gallons while others need larger depending on their size. You don't want too large, as it can become difficult for them to find food (although you can always spot-feed with a baster). A larger tank is easier to maintain their water quality, but it can be more difficult to see small seahorses in an oversized tank. They aren't the easiest of animals to keep, particularly if you've never had a marine tank before. I would suggest starting with other marine fish to get about a year's experience before you try seahorses. And the seahorses will do better if kept in a species tank with just other seahorse (or pipefish) and slower-movin [cont.]
Answered by copperhead - Wed Jun 11 21:35:57 2008
How's does leaving an aquarium in an environment that is always lighted affect the fish?
Q. A hotel my friend runs recently installed an aquarium in the lobby - a room that is fully lighted 24 hours per day. Does this have any impact on the fish? What about aquariums with owners that leave the fluorescent light on overnight or all the time? Do the fish ever get to sleep?
Asked by Lost OC Boy - Tue Sep 18 12:38:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll find that in a tank properly setup to be fully stress free, the fish will do fine - they don't need to sleep the way we do, though I'm sure I'm the only one who will post this opinion - it's easier to anthropomorphize the fish then to learn about their biology. Problems may arise if the fish have stresses in their environment like unsuitable tankmates or decoration, which they will then be exposed to 24 hours per day without reprieve. Actuall aquarium lights being on all the time will create massive algae growth, but that's not really a concern if most of the lighting will be indirect room lighting.
Answered by Ghapy - Tue Sep 18 12:50:30 2007
Q. A hotel my friend runs recently installed an aquarium in the lobby - a room that is fully lighted 24 hours per day. Does this have any impact on the fish? What about aquariums with owners that leave the fluorescent light on overnight or all the time? Do the fish ever get to sleep?
Asked by Lost OC Boy - Tue Sep 18 12:38:49 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You'll find that in a tank properly setup to be fully stress free, the fish will do fine - they don't need to sleep the way we do, though I'm sure I'm the only one who will post this opinion - it's easier to anthropomorphize the fish then to learn about their biology. Problems may arise if the fish have stresses in their environment like unsuitable tankmates or decoration, which they will then be exposed to 24 hours per day without reprieve. Actuall aquarium lights being on all the time will create massive algae growth, but that's not really a concern if most of the lighting will be indirect room lighting.
Answered by Ghapy - Tue Sep 18 12:50:30 2007
How do you know the size of aquarium heaters?
Q. When I bought my 55gal aquarium off of craigslist it came with a small aquarium heater. I want to use it on my 10 gallon aquarium--because it seems like it's for 5-10 gallon aquariums, but I'm not sure. Is there any way to tell what size aquarium is the heater for? I don't know how to tell watts. I don't know the brand. I bought it from a real poor guy--they had to sell it. It is a nice heater, but is not made for a 55gal I'm sure.
Asked by Lizzii - Fri Mar 13 19:54:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How many watts? Brand? ~Without knowing wattage or brand it's impossible for me to tell you if it is appropriate for a ten gallon aquarium. How long is it?
Answered by Vulcan - Fri Mar 13 19:58:49 2009
Q. When I bought my 55gal aquarium off of craigslist it came with a small aquarium heater. I want to use it on my 10 gallon aquarium--because it seems like it's for 5-10 gallon aquariums, but I'm not sure. Is there any way to tell what size aquarium is the heater for? I don't know how to tell watts. I don't know the brand. I bought it from a real poor guy--they had to sell it. It is a nice heater, but is not made for a 55gal I'm sure.
Asked by Lizzii - Fri Mar 13 19:54:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. How many watts? Brand? ~Without knowing wattage or brand it's impossible for me to tell you if it is appropriate for a ten gallon aquarium. How long is it?
Answered by Vulcan - Fri Mar 13 19:58:49 2009
what is the difference between a reef aquarium and a saltwater aquarium?
Q. see i want to set up an aquarium for saltwater fish but i'm not sure how and what i need.Also if a reef and a saltwater are the same or different ?
Asked by jessica1210 - Sat Jan 12 17:10:29 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a reef tank contains coral and invertebrates in addition to fish. A saltwater can contain fish only, fish only with live rock, or be a reef tank. As far as what you need I'm going to assume you know about freshwater tanks and go from there. Above and beyond what you need for a freshwater tank you will need a protein skimmer. If you go with a reef tank you will also need enhanced lighting. You will have to have at least high output florescent or compact florescent. You will need a hydrometer which measures salt levels. For a reef tank you will also need live rock and live sand additives of various chemical elements and a specialized test kit, and either and RO filter or a local fish store that sells RO water,
Answered by BMTHESPIAN - Sat Jan 12 17:48:53 2008
Q. see i want to set up an aquarium for saltwater fish but i'm not sure how and what i need.Also if a reef and a saltwater are the same or different ?
Asked by jessica1210 - Sat Jan 12 17:10:29 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a reef tank contains coral and invertebrates in addition to fish. A saltwater can contain fish only, fish only with live rock, or be a reef tank. As far as what you need I'm going to assume you know about freshwater tanks and go from there. Above and beyond what you need for a freshwater tank you will need a protein skimmer. If you go with a reef tank you will also need enhanced lighting. You will have to have at least high output florescent or compact florescent. You will need a hydrometer which measures salt levels. For a reef tank you will also need live rock and live sand additives of various chemical elements and a specialized test kit, and either and RO filter or a local fish store that sells RO water,
Answered by BMTHESPIAN - Sat Jan 12 17:48:53 2008
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