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Voting Question: Fluval Osaka 260 - no lid issue?
Hi All,
I'm new in this forum and quite new fish keeper as well.
I want to upgrade to a bigger tank now and was thinking about getting Fluval Osaka, as the design is stunning and I simply love it.
The only problem I can think of is lack of the lid.
Does anyone have any experience of that?
I'm not worried about fishes jumping out etc - what worries me is the high level of water evaporation due to open top and the amount of pollution that might get into the water (dust etc.).
I've read that some people were trying to fix it by ordering cut to size sheets of acrylic or other plastic materials - but does it really work? If the length of the aquarium is more than 100 cm - I’m worried that the plastic might bend under its own weight.
I’d appreciate any advice.
Many thanks.
moreResolved Question: will a toothbrush scratch an acrylic fish tank?
i have a small 5 gallon acrylic fish tank and i've gotten algae in a lot of the corners and along the edges. i have an acrylic friendly scrapper but it just reach those hard to hit places. so i was wondering if i used a toothbrush if that would scratch the acrylic or do yall have if any other suggestions that would work?
moreVoting Question: Can I put a clay figure underwater for a long period of time?
I have this little glass tank filled with water (there isn't any fish in it) and it has 'river rocks' and a ceramic fish in it, but now I'm redoing the decorations and I had a good idea for it, but I need to know whether I can put a clay figure in the water without anything happening to it. Its made of sculpy clay and painted with acrylic paint--will anything happen to it being underwater for a, most likely, long period of time?
Thanks for answers!
moreResolved Question: is there anyway to get salt residue off an acrylic fish tank?
moreResolved Question: Setting up a Cichlid Aquarium- Need Help!?
About two weeks ago, I bought a 40-gallon aquarium that came with a working hang-on-the-back filter, heater, ornaments and gravel. The gravel is pretty coarse: about 1/2"-diameter polished rocks.
I set up a decent fish tank for a while, with many fake plants and cute ornaments, and let it sit for a week. Then I bought six guppies: two males, four females. The day after that, two females died.
I was worried about my future guppy tank, but after doing some intensive research, I decided that I should have made a Cichlid tank to take advantage of how much my aquarium can hold.
I read that guppies were good for starting the cycle for a Cichlid tank, though, so I was happy I had still made that decision, even if it was for another reason.
I changed the decorations in my tank with the guppies still in it, so now I have a good Cichlid tank layout, with many rocks, that are stacked or formed into little caves or crevices. I have one fake plant behind the rocks in each corner.
However, I really want to make this Cichlid tank as perfect as possible, so I have a decent amount of issues:
-My current tank is 40-gallon, the temperature is 79-80 degrees, and the pH is 7.6
1. I am aware that the pH needs to be raised to 8.0-8.2, but I don't know the best way to do that safely without harming my guppies or anything. Also, the guppies can't really handle a pH that high, so when would be a good time to do it?
2. The guppies have been in for 2 days now. How long should I wait until the tank is fully cycled?
3. I fear that my gravel is much too coarse for Cichlids, who like to dig around alot. I want to buy a new substrate, preferably sand, but I really don't want to take out all the gravel on the bottom and then pour sand into the water to have it float around and cloud the water with fish in it. Would it be possible to put sand on the gravel? I don't have eggcrate on the bottom, but I feel like the coarse gravel supports the rocks well and protects the acrylic from them.
4. To raise my pH naturally, should I buy Aragonite sand, reef sand, etc.? What would be something that I could most likely put on my gravel and would raise the pH to about 8.0-8.2? I also have some dried coral, but I don't know if it will manage to raise the pH enough and then buffer it. If pH-raising sand is the better idea, please post a link or something on the Petco or Petsmart website (so that I can easily go buy it at the store. Also, note that I don't buy my fish at Petco, I go to a LFS).
5. What would I do with my guppies when my Cichlid environment is completely ready? Are they likely to get eaten, or could they co-exist with the first pair I put in? (They almost always hang at the top of the tank)
6. Is my filtration sufficient? I would like to spend as little as possible, but if better or additional filtration is necessary, please let me know.
I'm sorry for the long and horrifyingly specific questions, but I've had a lot of problems with fish tanks, and this is my first one with bigger fish, so I'm not ready to cut any corners anymore. Any help with any of these questions is truly and deeply appreciated- Thank you in advance!If more filtration is necessary, I probably would need something inside the tank, since 2 hang-on-the-back filters seems excessive.Forgot to specify- I'm going to get African Cichlids: most likely lake Malawi ones.Kenyi fish are what I'm aiming for as a start, followed by anything that can eventually accompany it and give color diversity in the tank. I haven't managed to find a compatibility chart, list or anything that can tell me compatible species of lake Malawi fish that will live in harmony.My understanding is that most Mbuna fish are able to live together, if the ratio of females to males is at least 4 to 1, and if the males are of different species and color than each other.
If I'm wrong, then I'll ask a question about Mbune compatibility.Mbuna* my mistake
moreResolved Question: acrylic glue that is safe for fish?
I am making a fish tank tunnel that is out of the tank that leads from one tank to another. i have acrylic tubes already but i need a glue that will connect the tube to a 90 degree connecter but i need a glue that is safe for the fish. help
moreResolved Question: How do you clean an acrylic tank on the outside from water stains?
I have a 14 gallon and one beautiful active common goldfish who is pretty big now. Yes, I am getting a bigger tank as soon as I can but I have no lid currently and he likes to do skids in the water and send water flying out everywhere several times a day. Does anyone know how I can clean the water stains from the outside of the tank to make it look clear again? I use these fish wipes sometimes that work exceptionally well but I have no more right now and I've used towels, paper towels, tissue paper, and my hand but anything else just smears and makes it looks terrible. What can I clean it with? I know no chemicals, obviously. Thanks!
moreResolved Question: why is there so much canadian hate?
beside we made
Basketball
hockey and the phone
Acrylics
CPR Dummy
air-conditioned railway coach
antigravity suit
basketball - James Naismith (1892)
batteryless radio
Canadarm
calcium carbide and acetylene gas
carcino embryonic antigen (CEA) blood test - Dr. Phil Gold (1968)
cardiac intensive care unit (first)
computerized braille
crash position indicatordental mirror
disintegrating plastic
ear piercer
electric cooking range
electric hand prosthesis for children
electrical car
electric wheelchair
electron microscope
electronic wave organ
explosives vapour detector
fathometer
film developing tank
five pin bowling
foghorn
frozen fish
garbage bag (green plastic)
gingerale
goalie mask
Green ink
heart valve operation
helicopter trap (for landing on ships)
helium as a substitute for hydrogen in airships
hydrofoil boat
IMAX
instant potato flakes
insulin
Java - James Gosling
Jetline
jolly jumper
kerosene
lacrosse - played since the 1600s; William George Beers set out standard rules (1860)
laser (sailboat)
lightbulb (first patented) - Henry Woodward (1874)
liposomes
MacPherson gas mask
measure for footwear
Muskol
Newtsuit
newsprint
Nursing Mother Breast Pads
pablum - Drs. Alan Brown, Fred Tisdall, and Theo Drake (1930s)
pacemaker
paint roller
panoramic camera
Phi (position homing indicator for aircraft)
portable high chair
Poutine
Puzz-3D
radar profile recorder
radio compass
Tuck-away-handle Beer Carton
rollerskate
screw propeller
ski-binding
snowblower
snowmobile
snowplow (rotary)
steam foghorn
standard time
Stanley Cup
Stol aircraft
submarine telegraph cable
Superman -
table hockey
Trivial Pursuit - Chris Haney, John Haney and Scott Abbott (1982)
variable Pitch Propeller
Walkie-Talkie
washing machine
wirephoto
Yachtzee
zipper
moreVoting Question: Where to buy acrylic fish tanks in Canada, London, Ontario?
I'm looking to purchase some "decent priced" acrylic tanks in Canada, London, Ontario.
Does anyone know of any place here or close by?
Thanks!!
moreResolved Question: Should my small aquarium filter be making bubbles in less than 24 hours after setup?
I purchased a small 1 1/2 gallon acrylic tank from walmart yesterday for my daughter's beta fish. I also bought a heater and it came with a small cartridge filter and a light. We followed instructions and were hoping to put the fish in this evening but this afternoon bubbles starting coming up and out of the filter. Is this normal?
moreResolved 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!
moreVoting Question: 120 gallon tank price need estimates?
im wanting to buy a 120 gallon tank can anyone give me estimates of how much a new one would cost.
doesnt need to be accurate just a guess range. and please say if it's acrylic pricing or glass pricing.
im just trying to rehome my fat fish into a big tank plus i need a bigger tank anyways as im probably going to start a saltwater tank once my freshwater fish die of old age.
moreResolved 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
moreResolved Question: Why does my common goldfish swim around his tank like he's going crazy?
It's like he wants out or something and I know for a fact that he is not diseased or sick at all. I give him a specialized nutrition that you can't buy at the store which makes him a super-fish so he's extremely healthy but he still swims around the tank back and fourth back and forth really fast. He will stay in one spot and like a bee trying to get out from behind glass, he will move right left right left fast in the corners and sides of the tank. I know that fish don't like sudden change of light and that they get spooked easily but he will do this for hours ignoring me if I'm talking to him even. What's his deal? I have him in a 12 gallon acrylic tank and there is a kind of large bottom feeder in there with him. The bottom feeder fish has grown in size and always tries to suck on him and he doesn't like it one bit. Do you think this could be the cause? Is the bottom feeder fish driving him crazy and maybe stressing him out too much? I'm going to get rid of the bottom feeder soon anyway. Thanks for anyone's feedback.
moreResolved 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!
moreResolved Question: Cleaning Coralline Algae off Acrylic tank?
I have an acrylic tank that is totally covered with coralline algae. It is currently in use and I have been trying to scrape the algae off with various scrapers and credit cards. But I don't have much time to work on this project and it seems to grow faster than I can remove it. :(
I read that I could soak the tank with a water vinegar solution to clean it.
If I emptied out the tank to do this, how long would I have to soak it for? What if I soaked it with undiluted vinegar? Could This be a one day project?
I just want to be able to look at my fish again.
Also is it enough to rinse the tank after I did the treatment or do I have to do anything else to it to make it safe for my fish to go back in?
Anybody who has tried this, please let me know how you did it and what the result looked like.This is a Reef tank and no algae eater will eat coralline algae.
moreResolved Question: How to get fish off of live food?
I bought 3 juvinile peacock bass from my local fish store. They are in a 55 gallon alone right now. I have had them for about 3 weeks now and all they eat is live feeder guppies. How do I get them to eat frozen or dry food? (yes people I have a big enough tank for them it's a 500 gallon acrylic tank).
moreResolved Question: Using acrylic fish tank for terrarium?
I just found a 125 gallon acrylic fish tank that someone was giving away and I was planning to turn it into a snake tank possibly, but can you use an acrylic tank for a terrarium? And can you use the heat mats under the tank or will it not work for acrylic?
moreResolved Question: where to buy cheap fish tanks at?
im looking for 120 gallon tanks 2 of them. only place i know that carries these huge tanks would be pets discount but im not sure if they are still open and i doubt its cheap but we'll see. anyways would it be cheaper to buy it online glass or acrylic tank dont care either is fine or buy at pets discount and if you have experience with buying online can you give me a good site?. ive tried craigs list but the tanks are so dirtty and all and i barely can find 120-90 gallon tanks.
moreResolved Question: i have been given a acrylic tank how do i clean it without scratching it, it is overrun by algae aswell as?
all the equipment.the rocks look like some sort of fake coral (they kept tropical fish but never cleaned it in about 6 months)how would i clean the rocks as they are covered in algae? they have tried to use detergent to clean the heater will i be able to use this again or will it kill any new fish. i also need to clean the outside of the tank any help is appreciated
moreResolved Question: which tank to get? mixed thoughts?
i want to buy 2 90 gallon tanks for my 2 fish to solo raise them but i also want to buy a 120 gallon as it will be nicer, take up lesser room, cost less overall. i want the 2 tnaks incase i decide to buy other fishes and raise them when they die because i have a fh which is basicly a fish that will kill anything and everything. any thoughts? the fh and pleco which i have now is friendly toward each other though. also can you estimate how much each tank will cost seperately new acrylic and or glass possibly. no stands.
moreResolved 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
moreResolved Question: Where can I find uk aquarium/ tropical fish wholesalers?
Im looking for an aquarium wholesaler in the UK who can offer basic plastic/acrylic tanks as well as aquarium supplies.
Thanks
CM AquaticsThanks boss but i've already checked with no luck
CM
moreResolved Question: is an acrylic fish tank the same as a plastic fish tank ?
this is probably the dumbest question but i seriously don't know. plus i don't know which one i have. i know it's not glass though. so is it plastic ? acrylic ? are those two the same ? let me know !
moreResolved Question: Fish tank: Do i get a new tank or swap my fish?
I have a 'Baby Bio Ord' which i think hold 15 ltrs of water anf i have 2 fantail goldfish - 1 which is no biger than a small childs fist and the other appears to be slightly bigger. I also have 1 plecostomus (pleccy/catfish)
I woke up this morning to find a tank full of eggs for the first time having had all three fish for nearly two years. Recently my partner and i figured we may need a bigger fish tank - but we don't have the room! hence why we bought the bio orb - its basically an acrylic stylish bowl. We've talked about giving them away and having small fish --- which seem pointless to look at, we talked about getting a new tank ---but can't afford it also we dont really have the space. Plus, since having this orb we're amazed at how easy it is to clean. Other tanks i had in the past as a child you'd have to scoop out the gravel etc. But this one is so easy!!
I feel terrible for even thinking of giving them to my nan who has a pond or seeing if the pet shop will do a swap..especially as they have surprised me with eggs today. Fact is we still like having fish! What do we do? We're worried they're getting too big.I bought the orb from pets world then about 1-2 weeks after setting it up the guy said to come back to get fish.... he then sold me ...''''the none fish expect'''' 2 fan tailed gold fish. As for the pleccy I grew up with my dad having them in the house. We had a hot and cold tank - and had pleccy's in both, not said it is ok or that i'm right but they sem to do ok in either - or did for us. The guy in the pet store again didnt seem to stress any problems to us. He helps keep the tank clean.
moreResolved 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?
moreResolved Question: Fish tanks: Glass Vs. Acrylic Vs. Plexiglass?
Which one will be:
- Most shatter resistant
- Clearest
Which one would be the best pick for a 55 gallon aquarium?
moreResolved 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
moreResolved Question: What fish are good for my tank?
My bro gave me a 55 gallon a few months ago. And ive been saving up the money to buy the supplies. I just dont know what supplies to buy, because i haven't figured out what fish i want yet!...im saving up for a good filter. But its like...if i decide to get some goldfish...then it would be a mistake to get a huge heater.
Its a 55 long acrylic tank. What fish do you guys think would fit in there nicely? And what would i need? PLEASE HELP.I was thinking goldfish....since they dont require a heater...but my mom wants tropicals... witch require more things.
moreResolved Question: My fish tank's water is dirty and stinks after i change an clean the tank 1 day later its the exact same help?
Tank size: 1.5 gallons
Constructed from impact-resistant acrylic
Whisper, air powered, three-stage filtration
4 fish: Black moor, 2 gold fish and a small pink fish i think is a tetra
last time i changed filter cartridge was last week and it said to change monthly
plz helpALRIGHT I GOT IT the dude who sold me the tank and fish said they woud be fine in their IM NOT CRUEL i bought blue and black rocksWhat size fish tank would u reccomend for all of themwhere exactly would i buy a 55 gallon fish tankthnx a lot and btw im not cruel just not well informedThnx Anonymous Me for saying something helpful
moreResolved Question: What kind of cool tropical fish can i add to my freshwater tank?
currently i have a 60 gallon acrylic freshwater tank which houses a 7 inch pleco, a 7 inch black ghost knife fish, a 2 inch gourami, 3 tiger barbs and a black molly.
please help me out because i would love to expand my tank.
moreResolved 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!
moreResolved Question: will a fishtank made out of Acrylic harm my fish?
I recently put a crack in my fish tank, so I was thinking instead of forking out for new glass fish tank, I would make one out of Acrylic, will any potential chemicals in the Acrylic harm my goldfish(comits)?
moreResolved Question: Stocking my 20 gallon tank.?
I want an exotic, active, and entertaining fish for my 20 gallon tank. 2-4 fish total. Its a 30x15x10 acrylic tank. Give me some ideas here, no goldfish/tetras/barbs/lame fish.
Also if anyone has the old school ebo jager, with the 1-9 settings, if you could tell me the approx temp for each setting that would be awesome, because i cant find it anywhere.
moreResolved Question: is it bad to keep the LED lights that are under my fish tank on for long periods of time ?
i'm in the process of cycling my tank, so there are no fish inside it right now. however, i want to make sure that keeping the LED lights on for long periods of time won't damage the tank, or when i have fish in it, hurt my fish. it's a 3 gallon acrylic tank and the LED lights are under it. i don't like my room to be very dark, so i like to keep the LED lights on during the night while i sleep :]
moreResolved Question: Is it unhealthy for a Betta to flare up continually?
I just got him 2 weeks ago. He's in a 10 gallon tank with a heater,filter etc. But he seems to be flaring up all the time. Very rarely can I catch him fins relaxed. There's nothing around his tank that he should feel threatened by/that he has to threaten. He's the only fish in the tank(as he's very aggressive one) so I'm confused. Is he just seeing his reflection in the tank(it's not glass but that acrylic stuff I guess you call it). His tank is also an oval shape. And he'll even flare up at me(in the store this was the reason I picked him).
I was just wondering if it's bad for him to flare up so much? What can I do to try and stop him from doing it so much?I haven't done anything to make him mad(that I know of anyway). I add Betta drops and I don't change his water(partially) but once a week. He's in a planted tank (real and fake) along with rocks/gravel,a little house for him to swim in and a bridge for him to swim under,over and rest on.
moreResolved Question: where can i get the stuff to make a bottomless fish tank?
ok i was looking on youtube and say some bottomless fish tanks. they use atmospheric pressure and i think they are really cool. so i wanna get one for my room or something... so i was thinking either build on or see if i can buy one. i would like to just buy a small one( you know to just put on my dresser) but i would be fine with a larger one for downstairs or living room... so if you could please tell me instructions on how to build one like what i need and where to get it and how much it cost and or just where to buy one. i would prefer a glass one but i would be cool with an acrylic
moreResolved Question: Can you help me get out of a seriously messed up tank with sick fish?
Ok, so let's start with the basics. I have an acrylic 12 gallon tank with a cory catfish, dalmation molly, and a sword tail. I've had the tank since August but the molly and sword tail have only been with me since late December. About a week ago I realized my tank had ick, and that it attacked my sword tail. Just while I was treating it though, I also realized these worm things hanging in it's rear end. Only now did I find out what that meant, he had Camillanus (the dreaded worm). And now he's wasting away because I don't know what to do and he won't eat a thing. My dalmation also has some issues. He has some fungus on his mouth and red velvet (all happening within the last week). My catfish hasn't shown signs of anything but you never know what could happen. So far I'm doing parasite meds for red velvet, ick, and parasites. But I'm not sure it's working. :( Help?!
moreResolved Question: Where can get glass lids for a 90 gallon wave front tank?
I have a 90 gallon tank that has the wave front design. Every now and then one of my little fish gets frisky and ends up on the floor. I run halides that will distort most acrylic lids otherwise I would cut out custom lids of my own. I do not feel comfortable cutting my own glass lids since it is not a straight cut. Anyone know a good place to order these from or have other ideas on where to get lids for this odd shaped tank?
moreResolved Question: Where's the cheapest place in the UK to by 10mm perspex/acrylic sheets?
I'm after a full size 2030x3050mm x 10mm sheet to build a fish tank £300 is the best price i have found.
Does anyone know any cheap suppliers?
Thanks
moreResolved 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.
:)
moreResolved 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! :)
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Anyone know some pros and cons?
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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
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