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Open Question: !My fish tank's water turned brownish-YELLOW overnight!?

I have a 10 gallon tank with 2-3 inches of gravel and 2 PLASTIC ornaments inside. I have 1 goldfish, and 3 tropical guppies in there. I've had this tank for about 2 and half weeks now. When I got it I had 4 goldfish in there and soon learned that my tank was really too small for them, so I gave my dad 2 of the fish(one died the night after i got the tank) after about a week of having the tank. I recently(a week ago) got an aquarium heater(designed for a 10 gallon tank) and purchased 3 guppies. Other than the occasional clean-up and ammonia treatments, everything has been fine!...Until today of course, I walk into my living room and the tank is COMPLETELY yellow-brown(predominately yellow). I fed the fish a little bit last night and added some chlorine treatment before i slept. I didn't get a chance to look at the tank before i went to work(5am) and came back at 1:30pm to find it this color. The 3 guppies seem to be doing fine, not showing signs of too much stress, but the goldfish is breathing somewhat rapidly and swimming/darting around the tank somewhat often; I've heard these are signs of high ammonia levels. I did an ammonia test and it came up a 3(stressful). I'm weary to treat for ammonia again since I CLEANED AND TREATED the tank yesterday afternoon. ANY help on this dilemma will be GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!I have a mechanical filter that came with the tank. Been working fine since I got it. more

Open Question: what kind of aquarium can i get with £200's?

as above, i am looking at running a tropical setup, as i already have a small tropical tank and want to transfer some plants into the larger tank. I would like to get a stand with the tank included in the price. more

Resolved Question: Can I add more fish to this tank?

I have a 54 litre (12 UK gallons), pH 7, 24 degrees Celcius tropical aquarium which currently holds 5 Cardinal Tetra, 4 Penguin Tetra, a Fighting Fish and a Bristlenose Pleco. Would it be possible to add any more fish, in particular Tetras? I'm open to other suggestions too, though.Thanks for the advice. So far the Penguin Tetras haven't harassed the Betta at all, in fact they always swim about nearer the surface because that's where my filter is sending the current, whilst the Betta swims leisurely about in the middle and bottom sectiosn of the tank, so they never come to blows, even when the Betta occasionally makes a trip to the surface. It's a shame about the fish ratio being what it is, I was planning on adding two Dwarf Gourami whenever the Betta passed on, but hopefully that won't happen for another year or so :) more

Voting Question: Pregnant guppy help please!?

Ok i have just been to a pet store today and bought some guppy's for my tropical aquarium and when i asked the shop assistant he said that the 1 that i had bought was pregnant. Only problem is i don't know how long it has been pregnant for :S. I have a breeding trap ( this one to be precise http://www.petsathome.com/shop/2-in-1-breeding-trap-by-marina-30343) but i dont know whwn to place the pregnant guppy in it. Please help! Thanks, SteAlso when the guppy has given birth to the fry, how long after do i take the female out of the breeding trap as otherwise it will eat the fry? more

Resolved Question: Betta Problems Help Needed.Sammie is my betta?

I am so sad... :( I think he is dying. Tank and contents: Tank 30x12x15 Tropical Tank Aquarium Gravel,Ornamental Bridge,Skull,Urn,Plastic plant. 7 Neon tetras(6 have white spot). Sammie: Red(Dull,unlike when we first got him)Has pop eye,white spot,tail rot,bite holes in his tails (I DON'T KNOW WHATS CAUSING THESE) He was my first fish. From Peter Barret's store. Has killed 1 Neon Tetra and 5 penguin tetras. I have had him 3 weeks(Im new).I had a recent water test and can tell you the results Im not really sure what many of them mean but the woman said it was ok and to siphon gravel and do a water change (done both) Also and tap water conditioner, She said they were very hungry so i fed them ( 4-5 pellets) Baby ones to. Water results:Ammonia 0.25,Nitrite 1.0,Nitrate 20,PH 8.5. Plus. I went to turn my filter up, and the water swished. Sammie was still,and he did a summer-salt. He is very lethargic! HELP! i am treating him with tail rot and anti fungus treatment At the moment. Please Help me! more

Resolved Question: MY BETTA FISH,SAMMIE,I THINK HES DYING!?

Voting Question: Can anyone recommend a fish species for my aquarium?

Specs: 30 gallons, freshwater tropical, no live plants, but lots of fake ones, as well as fake driftwood. A few open areas for swimming. Other inhabitants: 8 Zebra Danios, 8 Lemon Tetras, 4 Otocinclus, debating on whether or not I should get a Red tail shark. I'm looking for something about dwarf-gourami sized, not angelfish, that will get along with my other fish. Not gouramis though; all the ones in pet stores around here are very prone to dropsy. Something that I don't need to have 6 of, because I'm starting to run out of space in the tank. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Newbie and I'm confused about cycling?

3 days ago I bought a 180 liter (almost 48 gallons) aquarium. I want it to be a tropical freshwater tank. It came as a set and included was an external canister filter and a heater. I set the heater to 26 celsius (almost 79 fahrenheit). I have a bottom layer of aquarium plant fertilizer with gravel on top and five living plants. Water conditioner and Easy Start bacterial combi system was added to the water. Does this sound good so far? Now I am really confused about the cycling part. I read so many conflicting things on the internet. One place says that you should add a few hardy fish in the beginning to get the cycling started, other places say do not ever add fish until the cycling is complete. I have a test kit, but the employee at the store said it was useless to test the water within the first few days. I also know that I should add any new fish gradually or it will disturb the cycling. But when do I add the first few fish? I would like to have Cherry Barbs as the first fish. I read these are hardy enough to withstand the cycling part, is this true? I don't want to torture or kill any of them. When should I add them? How many should I add? As an estimate, when should my tank be done cycling? Thanks for any advice that you can offer this newbie! :) more

Resolved Question: Good beginner plants for freshwater tropical aquariums?

I have an 8 gallon biocube that has pebbles (natural looking ones) about the size of a wooden pencil eraser, maybe a little bigger. But I want something that is easy to care for (beginner level), something that you don't have to have substrate because I already have pebbles in the aquarium, that just grows in the water, that doesn't need anything else. Please, are there any recommendations and tell me how to care for them and plant them in my aquarium. more

Resolved Question: Tropical fish (freshwater) question?

I know most tropical freshwater fish prefer water from I believe 72 to 82 degrees farenheit. But is there a certain temp they do better at? What should my aquarium be at for the majority of these fish? more

Resolved Question: What is a nice fresh water set up for a 55 gallon tank?

I'm going to get a fifty five gallon tank pretty soon, and in the waiting of picking it up, and getting it cycled, I'd like to chose what kind of fish I want in said tank! It'll be freshwater, since I know nothing of salt water fish, or anything on proper care of salt water fish, or aquariums.. Anyway. I'm thinking I want multiple fish. I'm going to have black rocks, and a lot of plants in this tank, (I've already got that stuff so no question about it) I want colourful fish, though. Maybe, a "centerpiece" fish, and a few different kinds of fish to accent the tank. I like peaceful fish, also. Or ones that look it, any way. I'm not too picky on whether they're tropical.. or even goldfish. (Not that you could fit a lot into a 55) Cichlids, anything really. So, yeah. (: Thanks. more

Resolved Question: what heater wattage for 65 litre fish tank?

Looking to buy my first fish tank and am looking at the aqua one aqua start 500. ( £125.00 from online aquariums ) Would like to have it as a tropical set up but unsure of what wattage heater I should get for this?I was a bit ware about buying from ebay as you never know what you are getting- ie- when i get it home would i find a leak or some other problem? I have been looking on there though, but i thought compared to alot of prices for fish tank with stand i didn't think that was too bad! more

Voting Question: i was wondering what i could add to my ten gallon aquarium?

i have a ten gallon aquarium with two mollies both girls one is silver and one is black and i have a blue mystery snail and i just got an african dwarf frog i was wondering if i could add more fish or do i need to get a bigger aquarium and was also wondering if it is ok for my mollies to eat the frog food i have tropical flakes i give them but when i go to feed my frog my mollies try to eat it all up more

Resolved Question: How many fish can I have in my tank?

Hi, I have had fish before, but it was always one beta in a little plastic aquarium. I recently purchased a size 10 (assuming 10 gallons?) aquarium, aquarium rocks, plants, and a small castle. I do have a heater and filter, but that's probably not important. I have 1 white common goldfish that I saved from being a feeder fish (he's very pretty!) a rosy red minnow (also saved from being a feeder fish,) a plecostomus, a dalmation molly and a pink fish that I don't remember the name of. They are all still very small, each probably about an inch long. How many more fish can I have in my tank so that each fish is still comfortable. I know that feeder fish can deal with a large number of fish in a small space, but I'm worried about my tropical fish. Thanks for reading! P.S. I know that my plecostomus will get to about 2 ft. but the pet store said I can trade him in for a smaller one when he outgrows my tank, so no worries there. more

Voting Question: Help with setting up a tropical tank?

Hello all, well i am having a dilema i live in the uk and well i have alot of leads/wires from my new tropical aquarium and it is ugly as hell and makes everything look real bad does anyone know what or how i could solve the issue of hiding the wires as it the most suitable place for me to have the tank? Secondly i have tried real hard to set up my tank to look beautiful but it looks very boring and dull i have a 72 litre and have 5 plants 3 artifical and 2 real could some one please advise me whats a good way to make my tank look better or even websites i could go to, to help me setup a nice tank? more

Resolved Question: stocking a 6.6g bookshelf aquarium?

i have a 6.6g bow-front bookshelf aquarium, but it's 24" long, 8" wide, and 9" high. im wondering, since it's 2 feet long, could i put more fish. i either would like the tank to be a goldfish tank or a freshwater tropical tank. for a goldfish tank, does it have room for 2 common goldfish and 1 black moore? i will make sure the black moore gets enough food to eat. for a freshwater tropical tank, i will have one platy and 2 neon tetras that i have in a different tank now, but do i have room for any more fish? could i put any catfish, corydoras, loaches, shrimp, snails or a small rubberlip pleco? if it's a freshwater tropical tank i really would like to have interesting fish if i can. thanks :) more

Open Question: Live Plant Care Help.....?

I want to get live plants for my tropical aquarium I will get soon. I will have the following fish: Blue Danios, Sunset Wag Platy, Fancy Male Guppies, Dwarf Rainbow Fish, Axelrod Rasbora, Neon Tetra and Marigold Swordtails. I know all of the correct schooling numbers. I know I will need a lid because Rainbow Fish jump. But can you name some Live plants that might flower.. And Live plant care? Because I do not know much about live plants. I have the proper aquarium size so please, don't say any rude comments. Thank you for your time. more

Resolved Question: questions about aquariums and companion long lived fish?

hi i am currently cycling my fish tank for a week, and would really enjoy to have a long lived tropical companion fish. i was thinking just one large catfish, because i love their looks and i think they live for a long time and make GREAT pets. if so what catfish,(by itself or a pair) would thrive in a ten gallon tank with no other fish but a gourami. i have never had a fish before and was thinking 'bout a pictus os mlarge sydontis, like an african featherfin. please, large beginner catfish only. thank you and good night.(longlived please!) more

Resolved Question: My Pumpkinseed Sunfish won't eat!?

I just recently brought back a 4-5 inch pumkinseed sunfish back home into my aquarium after catching it at the adirondacks. Ive introduced him into a 10 gallon tank with a 5 inch Gaurami from another tank and when feeding time came around i dropped in tropical flake fish food and a Cichlid color enhancing blend into the fish tank but he ignores it or seems to not realize what it is. How do I get it to eat? I know it must still be traumatized from being hooked and released into a 10 gallon container lol but when i was fishing off the cove these sunnies would eat a hook if it dropped into the water. What is going on? more

Resolved Question: Homemade plants for tropical fish tank?

Does anyone have experience with making your own plants for a fish tank? What types of plastic to use or avoid? how do I make sure I don't poison my water? I see bunches of plastic plants and flowers at the local hobby store that are very cheap and could be trimmed to look nice in a tank. I'm not sure what they're made out of, or what they might be painted with. also I'd like to make my own bases for the plants out of aquarium gravel to blend in with the tank. what kind of glue or epoxy would be safe? This is a 75 gallon tropical community tank, mostly livebearers, I need more cover for the babies. any help much appreciated. thanks. more

Resolved Question: easiest sort of fish tank to keep .....?

i was planning on keeping a tropical fish tank, because i want something a little more complex than a cold water fish tank, however i don't want it so complex that i kill all the fish! i don't want a planted aquarium, because i researched it, and loads of people say it's hard because you've got to have the right pH balance to keep coral and rocks and stuff. i was basically just wondering, because i already had cold water fish (they died ages ago, but i had them ages too lol) i wanted to go for something more colourful. and can you please just explain when you need to clean it and how (sorry i am so stupid lol) i want to have a fish tank that looks really nice and colourful with loads of natural plants that aren't hard to keep thanks and sorry for the long question lol x more

Resolved Question: New neons with betta....?

I got 6 new neon tetras today. I already have a male betta and i know its a gamble when putting them together. I read that the neons need to go in first so they are all in the tank without the betta. When can i try to add the betta? And the neons dont like it when i turn the light on, why? Are they just getting used to the new tank? I used water from my other aquarium so it would have some necessary things in the water and i then cycled it for a little. I know that tetras can be sensitive to water changes, so if they are staying at the bottom and not swimming much is that too just because they are getting used to it? And what do they eat? I forgot to look for teatra food. All i have is floating stuff like betta pellets, tropical fish flakes and freeze dried bloodworms. They dont see it since they stay at the bottom.The water is filtered, and heated to 78. When i add the betta, what are signs they arnt gonna get along? i mean, ones that arnt obvious like nipping i guess....?Ok so i tried to add him for a minute and he chased them and flared at them. This worries me so i took him out. Im beginning to think this wont work. What can i do with the tetras? Will petco take them back? I have another little tank, but i cant afford to get a new heater and filter for it. I only have 1 heater and filter.. more

Voting Question: What Would Be A Good Addition To My 26 Gallon Tropical Aquarium?

Currently my 26 gallon bow front tank is home to : 2 Upsidedown Catfish 1 Female Betta 2 Mystery Snails I know it doesn't contain much at the moment but I would like to hear some suggestions on what else I could add. I want to add ghost shrimp to help keep the tank tidy , Also thinking about introducing a Peacock eel to the mix( Yes I realize they eat ghost shrimp :p ) as well as a small school of neon tetras or glow fish. ( I also realize it's possible for the smaller schooling fish to be eaten by the eel.)I LOVE glass catfish they're one of my favorite fish I think I'll add a few of those. plus the glofish and I'll be set, definitely should wait until I get a new larger setup for the eelAfter reading so much about the creation of the glofish I'm having some second thoughts, maybe I'll just pick up some normal zebra dainos rather than the enhanced relative. more

Resolved Question: 29 gallon tropical freshwater stocking question?

I have a 29 gallon tropical freshwater aquarium and i'm not sure how many more fish i would be able to add or if i even have too many right now. i know the 1 inch per one gallon rule but its kind of difficult to tell exactly how long the fish are or know how big they will get eventually. I don't have any live plants, just the fake ones and some shells. i purchased the aqueon 29 gallon aquarium so i have the filter and heater from that set. I can do water changes every 2 weeks or so and clean the gravel every month and i haven't had any problems with water quality yet. so here are what i have 1 male betta 3 fancy guppies 5 zebra danios 1 green swordtail 1 powder blue dwarf gourami 1 baloon bellied molly 1 gold dust molly 1 cherry shrimp 1 ghost shrimp more

Resolved Question: fun/cute tropical fish please! :)?

can someone please tell me some cute or popular tropical fish, which do not require salt or brackish water :) i have quite a large and planted aquarium, with a heater and filter and am looking to liven it up abit! The fish should not be aggresive as they have other tank mates :) thankyou very much! xx more

Resolved Question: Should i buy cold water fish or tropical fish?

I don't have the money to buy a heater but i live in a place where it's really hot during summer but it's still pretty cold during winter. Right now the water in my aquarium is warm but i'm afraid that if i get tropical fish the water will get colder during winter. But I don't know how cold water fish like goldfish would do in warm water? please help more

Voting Question: 10 gallon aquarium stocking plan advice?

Ok my 10 gallon heated and filtered aquarium is currently cycling. For stocking i would like a tropical community tank. Of the following options what would you suggest? top swimmers: 1 neon blue dwarf gourami (male) middle swimmers: 5 neon tetras or 5 cherry barbs or 2 fancy guppies+ 2-3 of something else like platies bottom swimmers: 3 peppered cory catfish or 3 peppered cory catfish + 2 ghost shrimp or 5 ghost shrimp I definately want the gourami so i wont change that. But im having trouble deciding mid swimmers because im afraid the gourami could eat the tetras, but im also afraid that the cherry barbs could be fin nippers. Of these fish i have only had neon tetras before but they were alone. So any suggestions or advice about these fish is appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Can I put fish in an aquarium in my covered patio?

Right now, I have a turtle in a 15 gallon aquarium outside in a fully shaded and covered patio with no direct sunlight. I might give away my turtle soon, leaving that aquarium useless. My idea is to rinse and scrub out that aquarium well and use the equipment I already have (filter, heater, plants, rocks, etc) for an aquarium. Can this be done? Which fish should I use- tropical or goldfish? And if I may not put any, may I at least use it for cheap feeder goldfish? What else can I do with this useless empty tank? Also, I already have a small aquarium indoors and I have absolutely no room for another. I live in southern California and in the shade, there are not dramatic temp differences. more

Resolved Question: where do i get live plants for my tropical aquarium?

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Resolved Question: what percent of my fish tank should be open water and what percent hiding space?

i just bought a 30 gallon tank and i arranged the decorations and made a gravel/sea shell bottom. it's for tropical fish and i'm afraid i've made too much hiding space and that the decor (a mini tree with the leafy part about 10" by 5", a rock about 7" by 3" and a shell about 6" by 3". my aquarium is 24" by 17" by 12". if i want to get an angel fish and hopefully two other smaller fish, will this be too crowed for it? my calculations say it's about 1 percent the volume of the whole tank but it's very hot where i am and that doesn't sound right...it's actually a 21 gallon tank but the numbers don't change... just the fact that it's 9 gallons less than i said. more

Resolved Question: The ultimate Tropical Fish Tank questions. Can you answer all them clearly? Best answer in no time if you can.?

Now. I am going to get a Tropical tank before I go back to school in September. So I am asking the questions now. I know most of the basics like I will need a heater and nets and stuff. I'm not stupid. I just want to get it straight. Here I go. My aquarium will be 20-50 gallons. I want Danios, Guppies, Platy's, Rainbow Fish, Rasbora, Tetras and Sword Tails. Are these good choises in starter fish? How many of each kind will make them feel safe and normal? What specific type of fish would be the best? I'm after a very colourful aquarium. Do you know of any flowering live plant that would go with these? What are some foods that they can eat? Can they eat any vegetables humans can eat like Goldfish can? How often should I do 75% water changes and 25% water changes? I know these are a lot of questions but I want to make sure I have everything right. Back to the questions. Are there any medications I should keep on hand just in case? Is there anything else I should know about anything with these future fish? Thank you for your time!My aquarium will be fully sycled more

Resolved Question: Upgrading my tropical fish aquarium.. help.?(posted already on other account not showing up)?

ive owned my fish for awhile now. i have some tretras. and a danio. but anyways im wanting to get a bigger tank. what size tank should i go up to im wanting a community aquarium. with lots of plants. what plants should i get. and what are some tips. i dont get the ph and nitrite and all that tips?? and also im probably going to upgrade my gold fish to a 100+ gallon and make the 55 gallon my community aquarium. THANKSS more

Resolved Question: upgrading my tropical fish aquarium.. help.?

Resolved Question: What would the best tropical freshwater predatory fish be to get for a 120 litre aquarium?

I am looking for something quite aggressive, like a species of puffer fish or one of the smaller species of piranha, but obviously my tank is not the biggest, so thats why I am wondering what kind of predatory fish would be suitable. Are there any smaller predator fish that anyone could suggest? more

Resolved Question: how to stabilize ph of RO water in tropical fish tank?

i have a 120L aquarium with a breeding pair of discus in it and a few neons too i need the water to stay at 6.6 - 6.8. i use RO water and have used ph adjuster to get it to 6.8 time and time again. then the next day its back to ph 7.2 - 7.6 i know soft water is a poor ph buffer but how do i fix this? do i add some none RO water and if so how much? and will i halm the fishes chances of breeding as i dont want to add unnessersary nitrates ect to the tank please help more

Voting Question: Best fish with a personality for 110 litre aquarium?

I have kept tropical fish for a number of years and now want to start another tank with 110 litre capacity. I originally wanted to keep Oscars, but I am well aware this size tank is no where near big enough. Can any recommend fish that have a bit of personality like Oscars but are OK in a smaller tank? I don't just want to get tetras, danios etc. more

Resolved Question: Fish Tank Aquascaping Question?

I just bought a 20 gallon aquarium and I cant seem to find the anwser to my question anywhere! My question is how do people put trees in their fish tanks? I know the trunks are made from driftwood but how is it put together? What kind of plants are used for the "leafs"? What im talking about (the tree) looks like this http://www.aquascapingworld.com/gallery/images/1/1_Syrah_Large.jpg By the way Im getting a fresh water tropical fish tank. more

Resolved Question: How often does my 5 gallon aquarium need water changing?

I have kept a 5 gallon tank for about a year and a half now with an apple snail and a few guppies and I've always changed the water and cleaned everything weekly. I went into a pet store today called "Tropical Kingdom" for some fish supplies and an employee there told me that changing the water once a week was way too much and stresses the fish out. He said that he only cleaned his tanks every once in a while and they did fine. I thought this odd since all the information I've ever heard/read is to do water changes on smaller tanks frequently to keep ammonia and nitrates and stuff like that down. Like I've said, I've had the tank for a while now and things have been alright for the most part but now I feel confused with what the guy told me. Which information is right?I do a 30-40% water change usually more

Resolved Question: can i use my precious stone collection for my tropical fish tank?

im getting my first tropical fish tank for christmas, and i have researched what fish i would like and what to do etc. now its time for the decoration planning, im going to go for a world monument theme, like im going to have the eiffel tower and statue of liberty, stuff like that. anyway, since i was little i have collected precious stones things like jasper, rose quartz, jade and amethyst, they are smooth small rocks and i doubt they are real as i buy them for like £2.50 each from tourist shops but they are really pretty and i think they would add a nice personal touch to my aquarium, is it ok to use them along with gravel of course, like have the randomly placed on the floor of the tank, and should i just wash them like gravel? thanks more

Resolved Question: My soon to be Tropical Aquarium questions.?

I am getting a tropical aquarium for my birthday! I want to have these fish: Danio's, Guppies, Platy's, Tetras, Rainbow Fish and Rasbora's. I will have either a bunch of tanks, or one huge one! Are these good choices? And, what will they eat? Are there anymore fish that are compatible with ALL of these fish? What special supplies will they need separately? Can you give me some tips on how to care for these? I already have goldfish so I have some level of experience with fish... Should I have a different bucket dedicated to both Goldfish and Tropical Fish? What live plants do you recommend for the Tropical Fish? Are there any bottom feeders you recommend for the tropical? I may sound inexperienced but I just want to be thorough with all the information I need to keep a happy healthy tank for a long time! Is there anything else you want to recommend for me? It mean a great deal of pleasure knowing all these answers! Thank you and have a nice day! Oh yeah, I have this chart:http://www.funfishtank.com/wp-content/freshwater-fish-compatibility-chart-for-you.jpg Do you have any other chart with more fish?Why is no one answering? more

Resolved Question: I really think I might be underestimating my bioload(??) Any thought?

I currently have an up and cycled 15gal tall aquarium (20x10x20 I believe). The floor of the covered with a mixture of river stones, natural-colored sand, and black aquarium rocks (all pet-smart bought). There are also tons of fake plants lining the back of the aquarium (no real plants at this time). My biggest concern is that the tank must be transported to and from my college dorm every year. I have posted a few pictures of the tank here: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v51/elves117711/Fishy/100_3986.jpg (there are a few pictures, and the filter isnt dirty -that is loose carbon on the top from the bottom of the package). Housing: 7 zebra danios (2 male 5 female I believe) ; 1 male betta (veil tail, very very passive) ; 2 mystery snails (1 gold and 1 blue) all of the creatures in the tank for the most part ignore each other. I could not be happier with the set up! Heater: Constantly on; used to keep the tank at about 80*F (it turns itself on and off) Air Stone: There is a 12in (??) air stone along the very back of the tank. It helps to move air into the water but is blocked by lots of large plants. The betta does fine in the “current” bc there is literally no current moving through the whole tank bc of all the plants breaking it up. Filter: A combo lid/light/carbon-biowheel filter. The monster is an Eclipse 1 system by Marineland running 150gal/hr (so, 10x my tank size). You can read up on it here: http://marineland.com/sites/Marineland/products/productdetail.aspx?id=2054&cid=3243&mid=3227 Maintenance: I change the carbon filter about every 2-4 weeks (i.e. whenever it turns black) and perform about 30% water changes every week to every 2 weeks with a gravel vacuum. The replacement water sits overnight and is conditioned before use. Feeding: The little fellas are fed a combination of Topfin color enhancing pellets and Topfin freeze dried medly and/or Tetra Tropical Crisps… and there is usually one little algae wafer in there for the snails. The “Rule”: Sure, there is the whole rule about 1in of adult fish per gallon or 3in of adult goldfish per gallon (I have 1.5 in of fish left over by this rule), or some say to use this rule based on the standard size of the aquarium (so mine would be a 10gal for stocking reasons because you would ignore that it is a tall). …but then, if you do regular water changes and have a super filter (like my 10x my tank size one) you have much more room for bioload reasons (I not discussion swimming space in this thread). …but then other people say that the more stuff you have, the less bioload you have (makes some sense bc there would be less water). Does anyone have experience on this? I have quite a bit of middle swimming room going unused, my fish are content in each other’s company, I do regular water changes biweekly at a minimum (although could probably do it once a month)… do I really only have room for one little 1.5in max fish? As a science major, MY bioload story does not add up. The tank is fully cycled and the filter works wonders on it. I really think I could add more creatures. Thank you for any comments, Sarahbeth more

Resolved Question: Any good tips for keeping a tropical aquarium clean?

Resolved Question: My Tetra fish won't eat her food?

My female tetra fish has been in my home for about 2 weeks and refuses to eat her food. I got her regular Tetra tropical fish food and I sprinkle some on every morning. She is in a bowl and I hope to upgrade to an aquarium very soon, but I'm not sure why she won't eat! I change her water every week and I'm getting really worried about her! Help? more

Resolved Question: I am going to get a Tropical Aquarium and need advice....?

I will get a tropical aquarium soon, and I want to get these fish: Danio's, Guppies, Rainbow fish, Platy', Tetras, Rasbora's and Sword Tails. I like colourful fish and I was wondering can you please tell me some more fish that are compatible with ALL of these fish.... Just so I have a large variety to choose from. Thanks!!! Oh yeah, my tank will be 20-50 gal. Thanks again! more

Resolved Question: I need your opinion on my getting my new Tropical Aquarium?

I am getting a tropical aquarium... And so, I want to have the following fish included: Danio's, Guppies, Rainbow Fish, Platy's, Tetras, Rasbora and Sword Tails. I know Danio's like to have at least 6 for their school. Are these good choices? I will most likely get a tank between 20-50 gal. But I may get more then 1..... Anyway, if you have a problem with one of the fish, replace it or them with a fish you think that would be better for this aquarium! Thanks!http://www.funfishtank.com/wp-content/freshwater-fish-compatibility-chart-for-you.jpg more

Resolved Question: I am going to get a tropical aquarium.?

Well, I am going to have Danio's for sure but the rest of the fish I want, my friend say's they aren't good starter fish. I also wanted guppies, rainbow fish, platy's and molly's. I don't see how they are bad starter fish.... Its not like I am going to breed them right away..... So, give me your opinion. I looked at a chart to see if the fish I want are okay with each other and they are!!! http://www.funfishtank.com/wp-content/freshwater-fish-compatibility-chart-for-you.jpg Anyway could you give me your opinion on the types of fish I have chosen and maybe other fish that I could choose instead... Thanks a lot!!! Oh yeah, my tank may be 20-50 gal. I am unsure yet. But I may get more then one! Thanks again.....Okay, you guys convinced me! I will get some Tetras!! I looked at the chart and they go good too! I will get them instead of Molly's. I will get a bunch of different types of Tetras cause they sound cool! Thanks!! I hope more people answer so I can hear more opinions! more

Resolved Question: Trying to stock 45 gal tropical tank?

So I have had this tank for about 3 months now, not counting the 3 weeks that I used to cycle it. Out of my first group of fish I have 2 that survived....which I found out was my fault for adding too many fish at once. The original 2 that survived were 1 glofish and 1 platy. So, I did water changes and waited 2 weeks before adding anymore fish. In the second group of fish I bought 2 glofish, 1 mickey, 1 pleco, and 1 platy. Well, the mickey died 2 days later, which he was acting funny from the time he was put in the bag to go home, the pleco is just fine as of now, and one of the glofish lasted until I put the next group of fish in the tank a couple weeks later. In the 3rd group of fish I added, which was last Saturday, 4 neon tetras, 1 platy and 1 swordtail platy. I lost one neon the very next morning, which they are very small ones, so I figured I would loose at least one of them. Well the platy from the 2nd group was a the smallest female, she died on Monday and the Swordtail Platy, which was the only male platy I had, I found him at the bottom of the tank this morning. I did a water change Sunday after I added the new fish...should I have not done that? I would also maybe like to find a buddy that wouldn't mind emailing or chatting on messenger to help me with my aquarium questions. I am fairly new to this, and I am starting to get very discouraged. I love the tropical fish but are they harty enough for a beginner? Thanks for any answers! Oh and I have left 2 platys both females 2 glofish 1 pleco 3 neon tetras more

Voting Question: Is there really roots underwater?

Im setting up a new planted aquarium, and my main design will be with roots. I always had roots in my planted aquariums before. I want to make my aquarium closer to nature as possible, and I never saw a picture with roots in the real tropical fish environment. Are there roots in the real fish environment? Can someone provide me a picture? The roots are very famous among the planted aquariums, but i really want to know if this is like that also in the real tropical fish environment, Thank you in advancelol, this is not what i talked about... this: http://static.letsbuyit.com/filer/images/uk/products/original/151/56/mangrove-root-artificial-aquarium-decoration-large-size-44-x-21-x-40-cm-15156063.jpeg more

Resolved Question: Marine aquarium inhabitants suggestions for my 220L (50 gallon) aquarium?

I'm setting up a new 220L (50 gallon) saltwater aquarium with a 90L (20 gallon) sump, and don't want to pay for metal halide lighting. I have a few kilos of live rock and a few kilos of live sand as my substrate. I have 3 years of freshwater tropical aquarium experience and am well read on the topic so I know a little about aquarium set up and maintenance. What advice/suggestions do you have for inhabitants for my tank? Cheers more

Resolved Question: Stocking 10 gallon betta tank?

So my tank is fully Cycled and I have 1 Betta (Turbo) - Rescued from Petsmart and almost completely healed from his Fit Rot. Now I want to add some bottom Dwellers to give the tank some more life, not that my Betta's boring, but I would like one other species in my little aquarium. Now I was thinking either Cory's or Oto's now I was leaning towards Cory's but there are no Dwarf kinds in my area. So would a normal Peppered Cory school be okay in this 10 gallon? Or would they be to much? Oto's seemed really fun, and I would defiantly be up for getting some of them (maybe 3?) I heard their not schooling fish, but they like to be in a small group? Would the Oto's be okay in the Tropical Betta environment? Thanks for the advice!Oh also, my tank has Silk plants, Not real. Unfortunately I just havn't had the time to really take the time to set up a nice planted tank yet. Possibly in the future. But not at this moment, will the upset the Oto's? - I heard like like planted tanks. more

Electrical mishap kills tropical fish in Pier Aquarium - Bay News 9

Dozens of tropical fish on display inside the Pier Aquarium's tank in the lobby of the St. Petersburg Pier have died. According to Bay News 9's partner paper, the St. Petersburg Times , an electrical problem ...

Starting a Home Marine Aquarium - How to Choose Your First Fish - Associated Content

Blennies, gobies and damsels are all very compatible fish. Butterflies can be difficult to maintain, but there are some that are easier for the beginner. Angels are also hard to maintain, but there are a few ...

A tropical fish collecting ban? - West Hawaii Today

Legislation banning tropical fish collecting in Hawaii waters will be introduced in January by state Sen. Josh Green, who said he is planning to write and submit "a simple bill" on the controversial issue. "It ...

Fish Works Offers 10% Off Aquarium Maintenance and Aquarium Cleaning - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 09, 2010 – Fish Works today announced 10% off aquarium maintenance and aquarium cleaning for new 3 month contracts in E. Massachusetts. Aquarium maintenance can be the last thing on people ...

Eagle rays on display at Legoland's sea life aquarium - KFMB

CARLSBAD, Calif. (CBS 8) - Some new members of the Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland are the first of their kind on the West Coast. The aquarium is home to more than a dozen sharks and countless tropical fish, but now it can ...

Donated tropical sharks hatch at Hastings aquarium - BBC

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Aquarium Delivered To Heron Tower - Londonist

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In pictures: Spotted Eagle Rays at Plymouth aquarium - BBC

The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth has become the only UK aquarium to display Spotted Eagle Rays. The six Spotted Eagle Rays have moved into their new home in the coral seas tank. The species is distributed ...

Exotic fish at Pier go belly up after electrical problem - St. Petersburg Times

ST. PETERSBURG — They have captivated visitors for years, dozens of brilliant tropical fish inside the Pier Aquarium's 20-foot high cylindrical tank in the lobby. But late Friday afternoon, the fish began to ...

Best Family-Friendly Events at the 2010 Fantasy Fest in Key West, Florida - Associated Content

Friday, October 22 and continue until Halloween, Sunday, October 31. The Haunting of Fort Zachary Taylor Each Fantasy Fest evening, this haunted fortress celebrates the ghostly past of Key West. The fort is ...

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