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Open 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. more

Resolved Question: how do I remove silicone sealant from my acrylic aquarium?

I made my own aquarium by melting acrylic pannels together with methylene chloride. Unfortunately, it leaked. I put on some aquarium silicone sealant, and it still leaked in one place. So now I'm trying to remove the silicone sealant so that I can try again- but I'm concerned that if I buy a "silicone remover" compound (in a tube or something) that it will compromise the joints. I don't want this thing to fall apart when I try to scrape off the silicone. Any ideas on how to do it short of manually scraping it (it's a long, arduous process, well underway)? If you tell me to re-apply the silicone without cleaning off the old, you won't get the best answer. I need to know how to remove silicone sealant from acrylic (specifically polymethylmethacrylate) without damaging the acrylic. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: CAN YOU GIVE ME A LINK TO BUY A BRAND NEW 45 Gallon ACRYLIC AQUARIUM 36x12x24 for less than $150?

I am not looking to buy a used one on Craigslist. Can you please include the link to a website with the aquarium price. Thank you.PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE QUESTION... ACRYLIC ACRYLIC ACRYLIC , NOT GLASS AQUARIUM. AND I'M LOOKING FOR A DIRECT LINK. I'm ASKING BECAUE I CANNOT FIND IT WITH GOOGLE. more

Voting Question: How can I make a semi-permanent seal on an acrylic box used as a canister filter?

I am trying to create an acrylic box that has a lid that can be sealed and removed as necessary. I am using this box as one of many large canisters filter for my large aquariums. I do not want to make a sump filter ( I have freshwater fish). I have looked into Walmart brand acrylic canisters for food storage. These have a metal clamping mechanism with an O-ring that I would like to replicate. I just do not know how to make such a seal on an acrylic box. Also these containers work perfectly as canister filters, but they are too small. I have also looked into any Tupperware or general storage container as possible alternatives, but they lack the ability to maintain water under slight pressure or without having to "jerry-rig" some type of disposable lashing around the container. The key things that I am faced with are as follows: 1. The box has to be water/air tight so when I seal the drill holes and add plumbing parts, no leaks will occur 2. I want to be able to open the box when necessary to do maintenance on the inside and/or replace filter media. I am at a stalemate at the moment. Any helpful hints from hobbyists would be much appreciated :) more

Resolved 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 more

Resolved Question: What's the best life support system for a small aquarium?

I'm building a small acrylic aquarium (about 16 gallons). I want the aquarium to be as maintenance-free as is practical. What's the best, most reliable, low-profile, automatic filtering system I can get for this tank? Does there exist a filter unit that also integrates the water heater and aerator?(freshwater) more

Resolved Question: A good Acrylic Supplier in Central California, 10 Points?!?

I want to find a good acrylic supplier in central California. I want to make an aquarium and i need a few perfectly cut acrylic sheets. Can you help me? 10 points if you know a good place. more

Resolved Question: Sealant for water and oil?

Hey guys, I have an acrylic tank, and I'd like to seal the edges so that water doesn't get through on one side, and oil doesn't get through the other. I used some silicone aquarium sealant, but the oil seems to have worked its way under it- coming through the sealant glued to the bottom of the tank. Any suggestions on which sealant I should use? I melted the acrylic together with methylene chloride, but I guess it's not a tight enough seal. more

Voting Question: How do I seal a crack in my acrylic aquarium?

I got a 20 gallon tank from my sister that has a couple small cracks in the bottom that slowly leak over time. Is there a way I can seal these off?It's a seamless tank more

Resolved 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? more

Resolved Question: dymax iq3 acrylic aquarium?

What kind of fish can i put in a dymax iq3 acrylic aquarium?i was thinking guppies about 2 of them maybe 3 of them not sure...what do you guys think?I do not want to get a betta they seem boring i had one before....so please name some small fish that do not grow in size...thanks... more

Resolved 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

Resolved 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: 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 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: 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? 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: 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

Voting Question: Time to Upgrade My Turtle Tank?

I need some help please, I'm trying to find out more about Acrylic aquariums, what is the difference between glass aquariums ? Also when you read aquarium dimensions online how does it go. Ex: 36 x 18 x 13 - That is a 40 long, I figured 36 inches long, 18 tall, 13 wide? I have a painted turtle should I get a higher tank or a longer tank? Please help me out!http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=OrderForm&sProdID=ACRAQ_40Long is where I was planning on ordering a tank from by the way. 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 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: Acrylic Plastic Glass for Aquarium?

Is it safe to use a acrylic plastic glass in making a aquarium for Betta's? especially when using chloroform when sticking the acrylic plastic glass to each other? 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 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

How to Setup an Aquarium for Fish? - Associated Content

... that the aquarium should be planned around the fish. The fish have to be the main focus because you have to take good care of their food and rest requirements. First of all, you have to buy a glass or an acrylic ...

Baby shark gets a home at Sharjah Aquarium - Khaleej Times

The black tip sharks are a major feature in Sharjah Aquarium’s ocean exhibits and can be viewed from the two underwater acrylic viewing tunnels, designed to educate and entertain visitors. “We have immense ...

14 Creative & Unique Fish Bowl Designs via [thepetcentral] - Zimbio

... bowl is made of acrylic, and you can choose from piano black, chili red, and ice white. The BiOrb fish tank comes in various sizes ranging from thirty to sixty liters, priced from £209-269. The Air 1 Aquarium ...

How to Set-up a Freshwater Fishtank - Associated Content

Tank cleaning supplies (Glass/Acrylic scraper, gravel vac ... whether your fish were sick or not you wanted to test the water in your aquarium to see how well you've been doing. Top Fish for a Large Fish Tank If you ...

What makes Osaka strut? - Philippine Star Online

Thirty-centimeter-thick acrylic glass is used for the Pacific Ocean tank, which contains 5,400 tons of water with a depth of nine meters. All in all the Osaka Aquarium uses 103 acrylic glass panes weighing a total of ...

On Display - Corvallis Gazette-Times

Through August: “A Grateful Painter,” acrylic paintings by Paige Shumway ... Oregon Coast Aquarium, 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. On display: “Swampland.” On display in Passages of the Deep: “Sea Unseen ...

Crowd Pleasers - Southtown Star

This exhibition features Mary King’s cheerful acrylic paintings and Gary Cialdella’s black-and-white photographs that ... SHEDD AQUARIUM — 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, (312) 939-2438: Exhibits include ...

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