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Open Question: How to move my Betta Fish to new Tank?

Okay, so I've had great success here asking questions, so here I go again asking for your lovely peoples help! :) I've had my Betta for a month now, he's in an Aquaeon Mini Bow 5.0 (5 Gallon) Acrylic Tank with a small heater, AquaClear 20 Filter, and some aquarium Gravel, Silk Plants and 2 small Caves. Now My little sister just bought a Betta, and to avoid her keeping him in a 1 gallon Closet, I offered to give her my tank, and upgrade mine to a 10 Gallon Glass Aquarium that they sell at Petsmart. A very standard setup, nothing crazy. Now here are my numerous questions/concerns. I understand that the 10 gallon will no longer be cycled as I will be starting from scratch again, however I plan on carrying over my Old filter which has its bacterial Colonies all in order, is this okay? I also Plan on bringing over some of the silk plants, with possibly getting new ones. However I've always wanted to experiment with real plants. Yet i'm afraid of rotting, and parasites, and all that jazz. If I were to try and incorporate live plants, what precautions would I need to do rid them of parasites/disease before adding them. Turbo (my fish) will probably not like moving after getting comfy. But I feel like this will be better for him and the other fish. Plus he's doubling his home! Also, Are glass tanks not as nice to have as Acrylic? i know glass is cheaper, and I did some research on the two. But I wanted to see what other fish owners had to say. Thanks!!!Sorry I forgot to mention! Filter is good for 5-20 gallon tanks with adusting flow. So its set at lowest now, but in my 10 gallon tank it should work fine! more

Resolved Question: saltwater tank help about what light i need?

ok iv had my saltwater tank for about 8 months and everythang is going good i was thankin about do more then just fish so i was seeing what light do i need for soft coral i looked at this light but idk if it would work ok / 36 Inch Coralife Aqualight Dual T5 Lamp High Output Fixture / i now that there one that has 4 bulbs and its good for coral but i didnt know if 2 bulb is ok to well help if u can thanks o this is the detels about the light to Description Main Features 36 Inch Coralife Aqualight Dual T5 Lamp High Output Fixture Coralife Aqualight High Output T5 Fixtures. They provide significantly more light than conventional fluorescent systems. High Output T5 lighting is an excellent choice for saltwater, reef, or freshwater tropical aquariums. •Low Profile Allows Aquarium to be Focal Point •Adjustable Mounting Legs •Includes 10,0000K Daylight and Actinic Blue Lamps •Single Power Cord, Built In On/Off Switch •Acrylic Splash Guard •Available in 24”, 30”, 36” and 48” Length more

Resolved Question: What should i put in a cage for my bullsnake?

what should i use for ground, a place to hide, heat, plants, etc... and is acrylic or glass the best as an aquarium? more

Resolved Question: I only have a couple questions ;)?

What do you use to clean your horse's water tub out in pasture. Mine is covered in algae and the last time I cleaned it, it didn't work I used one of these: http://www.petco.com/product/110929/PETCO-Algae-Scraper-with-Handle-for-Acrylic-Aquariums.aspx and what do you think of putting goldfish in the water. What would happen if one died and he tried to eat it, if it wasn't diseased. And if i put it in there do i need to use water conditioner so it doesn't die like at home? I'm only keeping them in there till the algae is minimal or take them out during winter went the temperature gets too cold for them. Sorry I guess that was a few questions, but thanks for the help :)what do you use to scrub the algae off, i plan on doing that tomorrow :) more

Resolved Question: Acrylic Fish Tank Mineral Deposit?

How do I clean mineral deposits on an aquarium? Water and soap and lots of scrubbing is not working! Thank you! more

Resolved Question: My aquarium customization is working. Feedback?

My girlfriend and I posted a question earlier about this idea i had. Check out the question before giving feed back. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AvJA94glp.RVSrklvkaXbe4jzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20100607224335AAt4fnw We ran to home depot/lowes and picked up a few things. We picked up plastic trim that was L shaped and used them as brackets. (Someone suggested it in my last question) We found aquarium safe silicone (100% silicone, no mold/mildew resistant chemicals added) and we glued the brackets in place. It has dried for 3-4 hours and its not going ANYWHERE! I put all of my weight into my arm and pushed on one of the brackets and it wont budge. We then got a 8''x10'' sheet of acrylic and placed it in the brackets. It's completely solid. Here are some pictures of it. NOTE that it is not finished., We just filled it up for the pictures and to see how level we made it. We have the filter and bubble stone all figured out. Any cool things i could throw in there to really bring out its appearance. We want more of a natural look and not with the cheap bright plastic chests and stuff. There is about 6.5g of water in the tank space so we are planning on getting 3-4 red clawed crabs, a few platys or tetras, and some corys. http://tinypic.com/r/3483uhw/6 http://tinypic.com/r/2lnzift/6 Sorry for bad lighting =\The two picture links at the bottom should work =\ more

Voting Question: Aquarium lighting for a 40 gallon?

I ordered a 40 gallon acrylic tank which will be used for a tropical planted community tank. At this moment, I do not have a clue on the lighting systems for aquarium since I am totally new to this. The dimension of the tank is 36" x 15" x 16" as in the specification. I bought two packs of total 10 seeds of aquarium plants. One package listed - Hybird Aponogeton Bulbs (Hey, now I start thinking maybe this "Hybird Aponogeton Bulb" is one same plant? I thought it was 3 different types at first) The other one - Nymphaea Lilly Bulbs I also plan to buy - Java Fern x2 Wisteria x2 Water Sprite x2 Hornwort The aquarium tank specification said - include a 24" UL listed fluorescent light fixture (bulb not included) Some reviews said the tank I ordered will come with a broken cover. So my questions would be, what do I do with the lighting system? (as for I have no clue what to buy, or even how the lighting system will fit with the hood/cover) Direct links to what I need to buy please. (just a bulb? I hope!) And I need to know if the lighting system itself is a hood or it fits into the hood lol...since I saw all the expensive (in the hundreds of dollars) lighting system looks like a hood/cover themselves. Since I am totally new to this, please understand my confusion. Please keep the cost low while keep the sufficient lighting for both the plants growth and overall aquarium appearance purposes. I already spent way more than I should and I haven't even ordered any fish yet. :)The tank I ordered is a Seaclear 40 gallon tank http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753079 more

Voting Question: Marineland Eclipse 6 aquarium filter not working please help!?

http://www.bestpetsuppliesguide.com/wp-content/uploads/marineland-eclipse-acrylic-aquarium-system-6-gallons.jpg This tank, I am the process of cycling my tank. I ordered some live Tahitian moon sand to the tank but I forgot to turn off the filter while adding it so it's completely my fault I think because the filter stopped working after this. I've tried to clean out the filter as best that I can, there doesn't appear to be any clogged sand or anything. It sounds like it's working but then it wont suck. a little sand might have gotten inside but I don't know how much. What should I do to get it to work again? I poured water into the filter too and it still wouldn't work. Is there any hope for it or do I need to get a replacement? more

Voting Question: what would be the best way to plumb a refugium?

i have a 55 gallon seaclear acrylic aquarium that i filter with a eshopps model 100 wetdry filter and an eshopps overflow box. I dont have room in my wetdry filter for a fuge due to the skimmer, how would i go about hooking up a separate tank for the fuge without having to use a 2ed overflow box or 2ed return pump more

Resolved Question: Crawfish in brackish conditions?

Hey Yahoo Answers! I currently have a 10 gallon acrylic aquarium with two brackish puffers in the tank. It is a very planted aquarium with lots of space. However, I placed a "red lobster" (regular crawfish) in the tank, and now the puffers are picking on the crawfish and visa versa. Should I keep him in these brackish conditions with the puffers, or should I move him into my larger freshwater tank with my tiger lobster and Pacu? (the pacu are WELL fed, so they do NOT eat ANY of their tankmates.) Thanks in advance! -Zach more

Resolved Question: How to you attach plywood to acrylic?

I am building an aquarium with plywood sides and bottom with an acrylic front. I need something to hold the acrylic to the plywood thats aquarium safe and strong so it will hold a lot of pressure. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!Its about a 50 gallon tank...not sure of the measurements offhand more

Resolved Question: i need help with my saltwater aquarium!!! every thing dies's?

i have a 100 gallon sea clear acrylic tank with the wet/dry on the back of the tank with 50 pounds of crushed coral ,5 pounds or live rock ,a sea clear protein skimmer for 150 gallons i keep on going to the pet shop and they tell me that my water is fine, i changed 50% of it and my temp is at 75 to 78 some times it get to high but for really short times i have had 2 tangs and a lemon peal but they don't even last a month befor they get ick or just die the only fish that has lasted is one cheap ass domino damsel a sea star i really don't think its the temp? more

Resolved Question: Is it normal to have bubbles on the side of your aquarium?

I just set up my 55 gallon hexagon acrylic tank. I added the chemicals and everything and im letting the water circulate for a couple of days. I was just wondering if it's normal to have alot of small bubbles on the side of my tank and on the plastic plants. I am going to get african cichlids from lake malawi. I just tested my water and everything was fine, the temperature is fine and everything. I just want to make sure about these bubbles. Thanks for your help. more

Resolved Question: how can i tell if my aquarium tank is made of glass or acrylic?

cause im planning to get some fish supplies for my dad and i see that some tank cleaning supplies is specifically made for a type of tank and i don't want to find out that i got the wrong supplies more

Resolved Question: Where can I buy the aquariums that PETCO houses ferrets in?

They're hexagonal in shape, they're (roughly) 3 feet in diameter, and about 2 feet high. Petco normally has rabbits or ferrets in them. They have acrylic sides (I think?) more

Resolved Question: Aquarium Heater... I need help choosing?

My tank is a round, tall and skinnyish 3 gallon acrylic aquarium that I have a male betta in , who's still recovering from a bad injury . The aquarium has a riser tube in the middle but I can remove it if I need to . I have no heater right now so the water is kinda cold , maybe a little less than room temp. because here in Canada we just had a snowstorm . I want a heater for him because he's red and white but he's kind of a dull dark red when it's cold . When it's a bit warmer he's a beautiful bright cherry red . And he's recovering from a bad injury he lost some scales and his fins got ripped and people say that having nice warm water will be good for him. So I need a heater for 3 gallons , won't melt acrylic & will heat up the water a fair amount, like to around 80 degrees F.thanks (: more

Voting Question: Difference of Acrylic Aquariums?

What is the difference between an Acrylic Aquarium and a standard glass aquarium? Would they work fine for turtles? Also, for a painted turtle ( aquatic ) should I get a long tank or a high tank? more

Resolved Question: What fish tank should I buy as a present for my husband who used to keep tropical fish?

It's my husband's 30th birthday next month and I hope to buy him an aquarium as he used to keep tropical fish tank, but hasn't for the last few years I know he'd like to start back up again. This way he can get the tank on his birthday and start cycling it as I would't know where to start. My question is, what tank should I get? I know he wouldn't expect a tank like his previous one (a metre long monster!) so I need something small and not cheap looking that will house some guppies (male/female) neon tetras and a cat fish so definitely not a big tank, just good quality. I know the likes of the fluval edge (which I really like) aren't great as they're too small, so what size would I need to keep the fish I know he'd like? I've been to a few independent stores, and petsathome etc, and they all seem to have quite similar tanks - some do look quite plastic-y and I don't like the biorbs because of the acrylic in them. Thank you for your advice! more

Resolved Question: How much would 900 gallons aquarium cost?

height would be 90cm, width 600cm and depth 60cm ( i'm not sure whether I made mistake about what's width and what's depth, but you got the point). As I understood by now it should be made of acrylic, right? Please give me number regarding the price, at least approximate... Thanks more

Voting Question: How much would 7000 cubic feet aquarium cost? That's around 52,000 gallons?

It would have shape of cylinder (circle) and only outside would be made out of acrylic or fiberglass? It would have a 28 feet diameter and 8 feet height. Acrylic of fiberglass??? At least approximetly what do you think a price would be? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is my 72 gallon bow front aquarium tempered glass?

I got a 72 gallon bow front aquarium off craigslist, it is scratched but i will buy a glass scratch remover. and i want to install a over flow/ sump returns but there are a few set backs... i know the tank was built on May, 1998 as the stand has a stamp that said so and the stand went together with the tank. It is a 4' Long, 22" high, 18" deep bow front aquarium, it is glass not acrylic.I asked the lady is she knew the manufacturer she bought it from, but she said it was loo long ago and couldn't remember. There is a sicker on the bottom of the tank that says this... "THIS BOTTOM IS TEMPERED GLASS FOR STRENGTH AND RELIABILITY DO NOT DRILL" Now i know the bottom is tempered, but are the sides? Well i need to know if the back is tempered glass, because i want to drill it and add a overflow, and two returns. When i hit the glass with my hand, the bottom and the back sound different. The tempered glass is a deeper sound, and the back "not sure" glass is a higher sound. Also the glass looks just shy of about 1/4" thick, can i still drill it with a diamond drill bit? Thanks in advance.UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! I found a site online and it said you could check if glass is tempered with an LCD screen. Tempered glass will make the screen appear to have lines, regular glass wont. well the bottom had lines, the front bow front had lines, and the back and sides did not have any lines, a nice gray screen. that's it. So this is getting ma a little more exited. What do you think. more

Resolved Question: Aquarium filter problems.?

I just bought this tetra whisper filter... I don't know what exact kind it is... because it came with one of those half gallon beta cube things. I bought the beta cube strictly for the filter (as a quick replacement for my recently broken filter)... and I have no clue how to set it up! It just plugs in and latches onto the corner of the tank with the tube sucking up the water on one side... and the actual filtration unit on the other side. My filter is relatively the same as this http://www.currentsea.com/websupport/images/ATS25774.jpg but it is 100% clear acrylic. Plz help ASAP :) Thx in advance! -Zachactually.. it's a "Red Sea Nano Filter" more

Resolved Question: Is this a good aquarium kit?

I am planning on purchasing a Marineland Eclipse System Six aquarium. Is this system high quality? will it do its job well? i am planning on having 6 neon tetra in it. It comes with a filter - is it good? this is an acrylic tank btw. Reviews seem good and price isnt to bad. Tell me what you think. -thanks- more

Resolved Question: Can I keep a betta with a corydaras? And why is my betta hugging the heater?

Hello, I have a 6 gal heated and filtered acrylic aquarium, My little red and blue crowntail betta seems to be hugging the heater. I only added the heater today but I don't know if it's good or bad. the heater is set to 76 Fahrenheit and the thermometer at the other side of the tank says 25 degrees. He seems happy and lively but I want to know if it's good or bad? Also I saw some lovely small peppered corydoras today at the fish store. Could I keep one with a betta? thankyou. :) more

Resolved Question: What is the best size aquarium for me?

Hi- I am planning on ordering a marineland eclipse acrylic aquarium sometime soon. I am debating between the 6 gallon and 12 gallon models (price is not an issue). I am putting the tank on a 11.5" wide bookshelf, and want to know which would be the best fit. The 6 gallon is 7.5" wide (which would easily fit), but the 12 gallon is exactly 11.5" wide also. i definatly do not want this to fall off, but i think it might not be smart to have the tank be as wide as the shelf it will rest on. What are your opinions? 6 gal 7.5" or 12 gal 11.5"? Thanks-i also know that 12 gallons would open the door for many different types of fish to keep, but i don't want it to be unsafe. more

Resolved Question: is it safe to put a red eared slider tutle in a rubbermade tote?

My turtle is getting pretty big and I cannot afford to buy a acrylic or glass aquarium. I was thinking of using a tote instead. Obviously I wouldn't keep the lid on. more

Resolved Question: How to keep a Red-Bellied Pacu happy?

Okay, so I have these two little red-bellied pacu, and they're about 3 inches each... (not even big enough to eat little feeder fish). I currently have them in one of those XL acrylic pet holders from Petco with a small cheap filter that attaches to your air pump. They are pretty content in this approximately 5-6 gallon holder for now, but I was wondering what type of tank I should buy for these little guys? Now, I have full knowledge that red-bellied pacu get to be approximately 2-3 feet when they're fully grown and live for over 15 years. Please don't recommend me getting something ridiculous like a 5,000 gallon aquarium for them and don't tell me to return them to the store (ect...). I was wondering what I could do to best suit these beautiful fishes needs within the limit of keeping them in my house. Also, what other fish work well with these feisty fish? Thanks for your help! :) more

Resolved Question: Estimated gallons for custom tank? 24x20x18?

I want to build a aquarium / fish tank and I'm thinking about 24 long, 20 wide, and 18 high. It would be euro braced for the front and sides, I want to put a false wall in it like a nano cube. Whats the estimated gallon size? Would 1/4 inch acrylic work? more

Resolved Question: Bio Balls, Green Plastic Toy Soldiers, or Plastic Bath Scrubbies for Wet Dry Filter Media?

I just bought a used 75G acrylic tank with a built in wet/dry system, but it didn't come with anything but the tank! I know wet/dry provides great filtration. I am doing a planted freshwater tank and I also know I should add a mechanical filter to pull out debris and decaying plant material, polish, etc,... but what do I put in all those mysterious chambers in this wet/dry system? I assume some sort of sponge material should go someplace, then I need what? Bio balls? I heard green plastic toy soldiers work well, but I think that must be just a charming aquaria myth. The man I bought the tank from said he just used plastic bath scrubbies from the dollar store. I am no stranger to aquaria. I have had tanks for over 30 years. But this is my first time at bat with wet/dry and it is on a tank with some crazy compartments on the back and it came with no instructions. Once I buy a pump and watch it go I'm sure I will figure it out. But I am wondering what media works best for you? And if you have any leads on instructions for a 75 g with a built in w/d filter, please hit me up. I have looked. I came up with squat. Thank you for your time. more

Resolved Question: How much cheaper is it to build aquarium rather than buying it?

Hi, I have 2 questions about building tanks and I hope people can help me out. Thanks :) So I want to build an aquarium by myself I just want to know how much it will cost for a tank like this (I live in Melbourne, Australia). It will be 2.4 meters long (8 feet) about 90 centimeters wide and about 80 centimeters tall. It will be made of Acrylic (1/2 inch thick) and it will be a fresh water tank. So how much will a tank like this cost to build yourself? I don't know much about building tanks. I thought you just have to screw the bottom piece of the aquarium to the table (that will hold the aquarium) then put glue on all 4 sides and stick the acrylic on the sides then glue the acrylic together. Is there any other processes other than these to building a tank? If there is can you please tell me about it, please try and keep the steps as simple as possbile as I am not an expert in this area. Thanks for answering both of the questions every1 :)I will only have 3 sides acrylic the back side will be what ever material they use for the back that is not transparent (which will make things a lot cheaper).How much would it cost for the long sheet that is at the front (2.4 meters long)?What about eBay? Do you think they have good prices? If not where can I get the cheapest aquariums? It doesn't matter if its a website or a shop as long as I can get these products inside melbourne. more

Resolved Question: DIY 150 Gallon Aquarium, help!?

So I am building a Acrylic 150 gallon aquarium, it will be fresh water and the measurements are 260 centimeters by 80 centimeters by 50 centimeters. In inches it is 102 inches by 31 inches by 19 inches. I don't know how many sides will be glass and how many sides will not be. If it is possible I will have all 4 sides glass, except for the bottom and top :D. So what I need help with is very simple step by step instructions, I need it to be simple because I am not an expert in this area. I also need the a list of the material needed. If some one can do these 2 things for me I would highly appreciate it, also how much do you think this aquarium will cost, this excludes the rental of the equipment, the things that I want the price of are the glass, the bottom/top/sides that are not glass. Thanks for all the help every one :) more

Resolved Question: 6.6 gallon Petco Bookshelf Aquarium leak?

About 6 months or so ago I bought a 6.6 gallon Bookshelf aquarium from Petco http://reviews.petco.com/3554/14978/reviews.htm , (unfortunantlly I didn't see the reveiws on it's tendency to leak until AFTER I purchased it.) This is it now http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4269465333_a25b225f46_b.jpg, so I noticed a very small leak yesterday, but it occasssionally leaks over the lip when I overfill it, so I wipped up and left it alone. It's heavily planted so the last thing I wanted to do was tear it down. So I left it and checked back and noticed more water every time I came back, since then I've been keeping track of the water level with a marker and over the last 24 hours I noticed maybe a few millimeters of difference. Very small, possibly my imagination or just plain old evaporation, but still a markable difference and a consitant but very very slow leak. Great. So I tore it down and checked it over, no hair line cracks or cracks of any kind that I could see or feel. It's acrylic so there aren't really any seams with silicone to worry about. So I've got it all the way filled in the kitchen on some dry paper towels to see if it's a pressure leak, so far nada. What the heck? Very frustrating, grr. The clear acrylic is all one piece, but the black part on top fits on, and the whole thing sits in the black plastic bottom. I'm wondering if water just pooled in the black bottom and happened to start leaking out now or what! Ugh, any suggestions on were to go from here? I'd going to leave it filled (just with water) over night to see if it starts leaking again. But I'd hate to set it up just for it to start leaking again! more

Resolved Question: How to clean aquarium that was infested with fish lice?

I had already come up with this problem but it come back again. i spotted my oranda having 3 lice and i remove it with tweezer and i already quarantine it and dose it with anti-parasite but im worried that the the fish lice might already lay eggs on the main aquarium and anytime soon my other goldfish might get infected. Im really worried help! what should i do to prevent fish lice and what should i do to clean the tank so it would be fish lice and fish lice eggs free. my tank is made out of acrylic. Help. more

Voting Question: How do I bond 3/8" acrylic sheets for a reef aquarium?

I am making an acrylic frag tank that is 48" long by 24" wide by 12" tall. I am using 3/8" thick acrylic. My question is, How should I bond the acrylic sheets? I have heard that weldon products are good, but I can't find any weldon products in my local stores. Are there any other bonding products that will be safe for a frag tank? I found a product called "Amazing Goop Marine" its an adhesive that bonds acrylic and also seals the connections, is this safe/good? Also any other tips that could help me out would be great, thanks. more

Resolved Question: what aquarium light do I need? (Saltwater Tank)?

I have a 35 gallon hexagon Acrylic tank. It is about 2 feet deep and currently doesn't have lighting that I need in order to have corals. I need proper lighting but am unsure what to get. The top of the tank can support up to 20 inch top but I need it not to get too hot since the tank is Acrylic. Please tell me or better yet provide links to what I might be able to use. Thank you.are metal hilide, compacts, LED's, or flourescents, uv okay for Acrylic? Are any better than others for this type of setup? I just want to grow some coralsmy tank looks like this but it has a saltwater filtration system, heat, and bio filters built into back. Also, it is a 35 gallon and not from petco (just photo to show shape).... mine is 2 feet deep by 20" wide more

Resolved Question: Please help me in choosing my aquarium and helping with my fishes.?

I am planning to get fish for my aquarium but still cannot which type of fish will fit in it. here is the link to the tank: http://www.petsathome.com/shop/cool-21ltr-blue-goldfish-aquarium-kit-by-marina-19015#product_tab1 Here is the specs of the tank: The Cool 21Ltr Blue Goldfish Aquarium Kit by Marina is a fun and funky aquarium kit for all ages. The Cool fish tank comes complete with: 21Ltr Acrylic Aquarium; Translucent Blue Lid and Feet; Marina Stingray Filter; Nutrafin Max Goldfish Flake Food 12gm; Nutrafin Aqua Plus Water Conditioner 30ml; Nutrafin Cycle Biological Supplement 30ml; Colour Co-ordinated Gravel; 2 Artificial Plants. The Cool Blue Goldfish Aquarium Kit comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. Material: Plastic. Approximate Dimensions (Packaged): 48 x 44.5 x 27.5cm. Approximate Dimensions (Product): 47 x 40 x 26.5cm. Approximate Product Weight (for Delivery charge calculation): 5.25kg. Can i have Neon Tetra or some other fish like gold fish in that tank. Please Help! Thanks more

Resolved Question: How do I start Koi in a 50 gallon aquarium?

My husband and I inherited a 50 gallon aquarium recently (not sure if it's glass or acrylic) and we would like to get 2 smaller koi fish (under 6'') to go in it. I've never owned a fish before and his only experience with fish has been Beta. I need to know what kind/size of filter, pump, etc we need for our tank and general basic-to-extensive koi care. We want to be able to care for them throroughly so they can live a LONG time. Thanks in advance ^_^ more

Resolved Question: What is the best way to cut 3/8" and 1/4" acrylic?

I have two 50"x99" pieces of acrylic that I want to cut and make an aquarium. The tank will be used to grow corals (frag tank) and the tank would be around 30"x46"x 10" What is the best way to cut the acrylic and get nice smooth cuts? Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is cactus soil all that is needed for a terrarium or are there layers of materials?

I plan on using an acrylic aquarium with a light on the top. Should I just fill the bottom with cactus soil and add the plants or are there more steps? Thank you for your answer. more

Resolved Question: Optimization Problem?

An aquarium wants a closed rectangular saltwater fish tank with square base to have a volume of 12,800 cubic feet. If it costs $20 per square foot of acrylic for the bottom and top of the tank, and $100 per square foot for the four sides, find the dimensions that will minimize the cost of constructing the tank. more

Resolved Question: Calculus Optimization problem. Please help!?

An aquarium wants a closed rectangular saltwater fish tank with a square base to have a volume of 12800 cubic feet. If it costs $20 per square foot of acrylic for the bottom and top of the tank, and $100 per square food for the four sides, find the dimensions that will minimize the cost of constructing the tank, . more

Resolved Question: Betta Fish: new filter and heater, water changes, HELP PLEASE!?

Okay, so my 2.5 tank I got had a minibow whisper filter that was a bit too strong front my male crowntail betta, so I went and bought a new one! The filter is a "Tom Aquarium Products: Mini Internal Filter" The back says: Complete 3-stage filteration-mechanical, chemical and biological. Foam cartride quickly traps unwanted waste material while the premium carbon removes other pollutants and odors. Choice of spray bar attachent or flow diffuses promotes optimum surface water movement. Attaches easily to wall with 5 sution cups. Voltage is 12V) for safe operation in water. Adjustable water flow up to 45 gallons per hour. It says for 1 to 5 gallon aquariums! Now I also got a heater! The tempreture of our house stays around 74-78 degrees, because it fluctuates so much. The heater I got is a Hydor Mini Heater for 2-5 gallon aquariums. Here's the specs: FOR MINI 7,5 W Size: 5,7 x 2,3 inches Aquarium: 2 gal, temp increase: approx 5 F Aquarium: 5 gal temp increase: approx 4 F FOR MINI 15 W Size: 6,2 x 2,4 inches, Aquarium: 5 gal, temp increase: approse 5 F Aquarium: 10 gal, temp increase: approx 4 F It says that the difference between the amibient room temp and the aquarium temp. reached by using MINI can vary due to location and lighting. Always check water tempreture with a thermometer. I don't have a themomert....but I put the aquarium on an old TV shelf that has a shelve over it, so it's fairly shaded... Will this heater and filter be safe in my tank for my betta? :) Any tips, etc etc etc would be great with these products! I changed the filter because the other filter (Mini Bow Whisper) made too strong of a current...My betta had to constantly swim and he hid often behind the filter itself...where the current wasn't as strong. So I though changing it may be better. Also! I have painted nails (acrylic nails with black polish) so I'm iffy about putting my hands in the water....My dad got me some latex gloves (The big yellow ones people clean with) that have cloth inside....and he got me some rubber, doctors gloves. Are these safe to use when adding and cleaning my tank? ONE MORE THING! ^^; When I do my water changes, I usually allow my water to sit for 24 hours with dechlorinator drops in it....He is on maracyn at the moment for finrot...do I still need to continue with my water procedures or change a half gallon? How much do I add for the water change? Do I do a full tank change with the maracyn or....? I'm confused. I only add 1/4 of a packet per day, but do I need to do a water change with the maracyn? I'm confused on my water changes for a 2.5 gallon tank.....This IS my first time using a tank so....I'm very cautious.... Thanks so much!For the 'house much do I add to a half gallon' was referring to the medicine ^^;I, again, would like to point out that the 2.5 gallon is perfect for him...it's a lot bigger than I thought....he's the ONLY fish I have...there are no others, and there are 2 plants, fake, and two bulbs growing. My parent's will not allow for a 5 gallon, which what I perfered, and the pet store said it wasn't needed, which is why I ended up with the 2.5 in the first place...^^; more

Resolved Question: Where can I find a one gallon glass rectangular aquarium and/or a heater that fits a one gallon tank?

I have a betta fish in a one gallon acrylic aquarium. We need a heater for the tank for the winter season, so I need to move the betta to a glass tank, since I don't want to put a heater in an acrylic tank. I'm looking for a rectangular or cube-shaped one gallon glass tank (not fishbowl shaped) and a heater that fits a one gallon tank. Thanks for your help. more

Resolved Question: Algae growth in acrylic tanks vs. glass tanks?

I had a 50 gallon acrylic tank that kept growing algae REALLY bad. I tried so many things to control it and ended up killing almost all my fish. I had a 60 gallon in my garage just waiting for me to do something with it. I finally set it up, using all the same stuff from the acrylic tank<filter, water conditioner,etc.>. Its been set up now for a month and I have had no problems with even a glimpse of algae. The differences in the tanks, other than glass/acrylic, is I have black rocks now as opposed to the white rocks from before, I don't have plants in the glass tank yet, and the tanks are in different areas of the house. The acrylic tank was set up in our living room on carpet, away from most windows/outside light. The glass tank is set up in our kitchen on tile with 3 big windows in the area. I ALWAYS have had trouble with algae in the acrylic tank. About 2 - 3 weeks after set up I started seeing algae growth. And now a about a month into having the glass tank set up I see no algae in it at all. So my questions are : 1. Why would the growth of algae vary so greatly, being that it grew wild in an almost dark room<acrylic>, and not growing at all in a room with lots of sunlight<glass>? 2. Could the reason be the acrylic/glass difference or could the plants have caused it? I had Hornwart and an Aquarium Lily. Only used fertilizer 1 time then started seeing the algae and did a water change. I tried that algae fix stuff for a while.. it seemed to do the trick. But then it all came back like 10X worse. Hope someone can help me figure this out. Thinking of turning the acrylic tank into some other kind of animal cage. Thanks a bunch!2 36" 25w fluorescent was on the acrylic tank. It was on almost 8 hrs a day<needed for the plants>. On the glass tank I have the same light fixture except i added the 3rd 25w bulb and i have seen no algae, where with just 2 bulbs algae seemed to thrive in the acrylic tank. sunlight was in my descriptionoh and i have a plecco, he did not eat all the algae. there was way to much and it grew very very fast. more

Resolved Question: Glass or acrylic aquariums? Pros and cons please?

Resolved Question: non toxic acrylic grout sealer?

i made a home project that will be submerged in water. to strengthen it i covered it in grout. now there is a product called Shields-all .. i dont know if its water safe . i tried using aquarium silicone + water mix. but it didnt work out too well.. the silicone was too solid for me to spread http://www.lizard-landscapes.com/How-to-build-a-Castle.html click that link to see what i have built. if you fast forward to where he uses the shields all you'll see that it has to be water-like.... now my question is .. what can i use besides shields all (if i can even use it) to seal my castle. its going in water so it needs to be non toxic and acrylic ! more

Resolved Question: Which Tank Is Better To Use?

Is it better to use an Acrylic Aquarium or a Glass Aquarium? What are the Pros and Cons of each? more

Resolved Question: Aquascaping: acrylic or glass aquarium?

I'm a newbie in this and I don't know if acrylic or glass aquarium is better for aquascaping with rocks. I hear acrylic scratches easily (so the rocks can scratch them). On the other hand, glass is brittle, so I'm wondering if laying heavy rocks on it is unsafe? I'm thinking about a 30g tank by the way. So overall, to you which one is better suited? Please share your experience. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: What's the best way to cut acrylic?

I have a clear view acrylic aquarium. There are only two narrow openings on the top and I need to cut out a section between them so I can put some large decorations in the aquarium. Should I use a skill saw? Or a jigsaw? Or a reciprocating saw? Or what? more

Resolved Question: Best acrylic aquarium scratch repair?

I made some pretty bad scratches using one of those magnetic algae cleaning bricks. I have a huge saltwater aquarium that cannot be emptied. I need the best repair kit that works wet and is non-toxic to my fish. I want my acrylic to look brand new! more

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