Friday, September 23, 2011
How often should I feed my tadpoles and how long should I leave the food in the water before removing it?
I believe I have bullfrog tadpoles in their 2nd year; they have hind legs only. Also, how often should I clean the water? Should I have a filter set up to keep it %26quot;sparkling%26quot; clean, or since they like stagnant water should I just manually change the water and how often? And what should I use for the floor of the aquarium. I've heard sand is better than gravel but the water always looks dirty with the sand.How often should I feed my tadpoles and how long should I leave the food in the water before removing it?For tadpoles in an aquarium set up you need to clean the water a least once a week and take out any food not eaten at least in one day. I would feed them once a day, twice if you feel they will eat more. You just don't want the food to start decomposing and raising ammonia levels in the tank. Sand is great, but you always have to wash your sand before you add it to the tank, rinse it with water til the water runs clean. The tank will be cloudy the first couple of days. Filter are good, only to help remove wastes and chemicals and help the beneficial bacteria population. It may also be a good idea to add an airstone. Tadpoles may live in stagnant water, but they like freshwater.
Since doing 25% water change and adding medication for fungus fish have become inactive at top of tank. why?
One fish was very healthy before but the other has had a white spot like cotton wool on dorsal fin for the past 3 days ad was lethargic from time. Also turned heat down to 18 degrees C as was at 24 and thought this might be too hot and stressing the fish. Had to remove the filter also. Any ideas as what is wrong and how can I can solve the problem. Tank is 13 gallon and set up 4 weeks ago with fish added 3 weeks ago Since doing 25% water change and adding medication for fungus fish have become inactive at top of tank. why?Yea, go buy some conditioner. That water probably had chlorine so their gills are burning. You have to condition your water. Hope I helped!
How to dispose brita water filters cartridges?
I just change my filter cartridges and now sure what to do with the old one. Should i put it in a trash can or in recycle bin ?How to dispose brita water filters cartridges?Get a small padded envelope
Address it to Brita Customer Service, use the address listed on their site for problems
Write a hand written but readable letter saying you tried using the filter but were not satisified with it. They might send you a free one.
Otherwise, I would just trash it
Address it to Brita Customer Service, use the address listed on their site for problems
Write a hand written but readable letter saying you tried using the filter but were not satisified with it. They might send you a free one.
Otherwise, I would just trash it
How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?
I don't know very much about tanks to begin with. I received this tank after my best friends ex. boyfriend poured ammonia into her fish tank....of course killing all her fish. She didn't want the tank anymore so as her best friend I took it off her hands.
It is a 10 Gal. tank, I cleaned out the tank, threw away the old stones and plants, put the anti-toxins, and conditioners in it, and let it sit for two days (Like the Petco lady told me). After two days I got a kissing gourami, a gold gourami, and a blue gourami. About a month later (keeping up with the anti-toxin and conditioners) I started to see little white worms. Two of my fish died within two days of me noticing. I got this anti-fungus stuff, and the worms went away. However, my tank never stays clear anymore. I have dumped the entire contents out and rinsed the tank, and changed the filters numerous times; I even put this blue stuff in it that is supposed to rid the tank of mold. Nothing works. After changing water within two days it was murky and green again. Not only that is I am seemingly noticing that the water in my tank seems to disappear.
Can anyone help? I have the kissing gourami left, and he is so lonely, but I am afraid to put anyone else in their for fear they will just die off too. How can I get my tank clean again, and keep it that way!?!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Two things - Over feeding and too much light.
Regular weekly 25% water changes with a gravel vacuum, reduce the natural light and don't over feed.
Algae needs light and nutrients, cut them out and it dies.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?clorox bleachHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?filter it and change itHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?try getting those filter thingsHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?you can clean ittHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?can you put it in the dishwasher? im thinking if you take out the top rack...the heat will help to really clean it... it is an idea... and all the things in it...wash those too....How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?you might need to gget a different tank or change what you put in it..........REMEBER.....................?itvery often!!!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?I've never had this problem with my tank, but maybe you should get a plecoctamus %26quot;sucker%26quot; fish to eat all that algae. make sure its also not in the sunlight which will cause all kind of fungus to grow.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?get a filter.
take everything out, run it through the dishwasher. (except rocks)
clean the tank out with soap and hot water to kill all bacteria.
get AquaSafe water conditioning liquid and it should be fine.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Ummm..... What you should do is you can buy stuff at a pet store that is called Water Cleanlier that should shock the water in the fishs tank and make it better. If you are going to do this take out the fish before you clean the tank.
Hoped this helped!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Jas sie masz! My name Borat. You clean tank of course! Tank water always become dirty no matter what! Clean tank is sexy time for the fishes! Very nice!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?What you are experiencing is an algae bloom.
Over feeding and too much light is likely the cause.
Never change all your filter media at once, this will kill all biological bacteria and you will have to cycle your tank again.
The Petco lady you spoke to is on crack.
It will take a minimum of 2 weeks for your tank to cycle.
I think you need to start you tank again.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?At one point I had a bad algea bloom in my tank which made the water look like weak pea soup, and tried using the pet store chemicals to rid it of the algea. The more I added to fix this or that the worse it got. Nothing helped. that's the ONE time I tore down the tank and started over. My fish lived in a bucket for a week but lived.
You probably should set up a smaller hospital tank and once it's cycled for about a week (use a product called Cycle, it's great and you can't overdose with it) put your remaining fish in it and totally tear down the other one. The water may be cloudy for a few days, don't worry, that's normal. You just want it to run for about a week to get the chlorine out of it and allow the filtration to work. It doesn't need to be elaborate, just simple. This is also good to keep around until you get the tank and new fish established in case you notice a sick one, then you can isolate it and treat ONLY that fish.
Anyway, Once the main tank is clean, move it to an area of the room that does not get direct sunlight or that's exposed to excess heat. This will hopefully keep algea from forming overly fast. When I repositioned my tank I haven't had the problem since.
Before putting the fish back in, get some of the testing dip sticks from the pet store to make sure the water is balanced (the instructions are on the box, very simple). If it's not, than it needs to cycle for a couple more days. Refrain from adding stuff like dechlorinator. Only use the Cycle product. The more stuff you pour in, the harder it is for the water to reach it's natural levels.
If you're on well water that may be an issue. Ask an aquarium store after taking some test readings to see what they recommend.
But as long as you don't combine the chemicals you shouldnt have a problem again.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?It sounds to me like this tank is more trouble than it's worth. If I were you (and I know this can get expensive, but when you take into account all the money you spend on cleaning supplies...) I would just throw that tank away and buy a new one. But if you're dead-set on keeping and fixing up that tank, you might try Ammonia Lock since you said your friend's ex-boyfriend cleaned it with ammonia.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?ok. First of all, stop taking advice from petco. they obviously don't know what they are talking about. The three gourami you had were too much for a small ten gallon tank to begin with. Your kissing gourami can grow as large as 12%26quot;!! that's too big for a 10gallon. he needs at minimum a thirty gallon tank to spread his fins and swim around. So i would suggest one of two things...take him back to your petstore...and tell them you were misinformed about his requirements, or purchase a larger fish tank.
if you take him back, this is best, because now you need to cycle your tank. make sure there are no chemicals in the tank if you clean it... vinegar and water work best with a good scrub and rinse. complete instructions on how to cycle your tank are on the following link. This is vital to maintaining a healthy tank and a big reason why your fish did not do so well.
http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.ht
i hate to tell you but your tank needs to sit empty for a lot longer than two days while cycling. It can take up to a month without boosters, but i've cycled a tank in two weeks with lots of help.
you need:
tank with water
a heater
filter
substrate (gravel for bottom)
dechlorinators
%26quot;cycle%26quot; a product that has active bacteria to help jumpstart your cycling process.
thermometer
lights and canopy
test kit for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and PH. (you'll learn more about these in the link above)
once your tank has cycled you are ready to add fish. but don't add them all at once! i would recommend some danios as a good beginner fish. they are very hardy and can deal with newbie fish owners who might make a mistake here and there. They also come in a lot of varieties. And remember, your tank is small, it won't be able to accomodate as many fish as you'd probably like. so think carefully of what you'd like to put in there. If you like gouramis i suggest one male dwarf gourami. he'll be fine on his own with maybe a schooling fish (6 small 1%26quot; fish or 3 guppies (males) or a school of danios... depending on the variety they can get big so do your research!
as far as the green in your tank it was most likely due to bad water conditions... because you didn't cycle the tank. if you find this algae growing again, you can either, add some live plants to use up the extra light and co2 in the tank, Or reduce your lighting, move tank away from any windows or natural light sources, and don't keep the light on in the tank for more than 10hrs. you could also get an algae eater... but be careful which you choose as some can get very large like a common pleco... they'll grow up to two feet long.
i know i blathered on a bit... but i thought this should help you out. hope your next attempt goes well!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Please disregard every answer that said something about bleach or the dishwasher. PLEASE tell me you people don't actually do that?! Condition the water as per the directions, don't overdo or under-do it. If possible use Reverse Osmosis water if you can get reverse osmosis deionized water even better! Now, to keep the water clean! 1. Lighting! Leave your lights on for only 6-10 hours a day, I would suggest 8.
2. Clean your glass once ever 1-2 days. Get a magnetic glass scrubber, they are cheap at wal-mart (if the tank is acrylic make sure to get an acrylic scrubber!!!!!!). 3. Do a 10% water change every week or a 20% every 2 weeks. And 4. Get a few snails, snails eat algae and are great for cleaning!
Algae requires LIGHT to grow and consumes excess ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phostphates. Less light and fresh water will keep the water cleaner!
BLEACH is a huge NOOOOOO! All chemicals that enter an aquarium should be aquarium safe. Soap is harsh enough to create problems for years to come, let alone bleach or dishwasher detergent. If it does not say aquarium safe on the bottle DO NOT put it in your aquarium. Unless it's built specifically for an aquarium which then it's just implied that it's okay.
It is a 10 Gal. tank, I cleaned out the tank, threw away the old stones and plants, put the anti-toxins, and conditioners in it, and let it sit for two days (Like the Petco lady told me). After two days I got a kissing gourami, a gold gourami, and a blue gourami. About a month later (keeping up with the anti-toxin and conditioners) I started to see little white worms. Two of my fish died within two days of me noticing. I got this anti-fungus stuff, and the worms went away. However, my tank never stays clear anymore. I have dumped the entire contents out and rinsed the tank, and changed the filters numerous times; I even put this blue stuff in it that is supposed to rid the tank of mold. Nothing works. After changing water within two days it was murky and green again. Not only that is I am seemingly noticing that the water in my tank seems to disappear.
Can anyone help? I have the kissing gourami left, and he is so lonely, but I am afraid to put anyone else in their for fear they will just die off too. How can I get my tank clean again, and keep it that way!?!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Two things - Over feeding and too much light.
Regular weekly 25% water changes with a gravel vacuum, reduce the natural light and don't over feed.
Algae needs light and nutrients, cut them out and it dies.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?clorox bleachHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?filter it and change itHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?try getting those filter thingsHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?you can clean ittHow can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?can you put it in the dishwasher? im thinking if you take out the top rack...the heat will help to really clean it... it is an idea... and all the things in it...wash those too....How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?you might need to gget a different tank or change what you put in it..........REMEBER.....................?itvery often!!!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?I've never had this problem with my tank, but maybe you should get a plecoctamus %26quot;sucker%26quot; fish to eat all that algae. make sure its also not in the sunlight which will cause all kind of fungus to grow.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?get a filter.
take everything out, run it through the dishwasher. (except rocks)
clean the tank out with soap and hot water to kill all bacteria.
get AquaSafe water conditioning liquid and it should be fine.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Ummm..... What you should do is you can buy stuff at a pet store that is called Water Cleanlier that should shock the water in the fishs tank and make it better. If you are going to do this take out the fish before you clean the tank.
Hoped this helped!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Jas sie masz! My name Borat. You clean tank of course! Tank water always become dirty no matter what! Clean tank is sexy time for the fishes! Very nice!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?What you are experiencing is an algae bloom.
Over feeding and too much light is likely the cause.
Never change all your filter media at once, this will kill all biological bacteria and you will have to cycle your tank again.
The Petco lady you spoke to is on crack.
It will take a minimum of 2 weeks for your tank to cycle.
I think you need to start you tank again.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?At one point I had a bad algea bloom in my tank which made the water look like weak pea soup, and tried using the pet store chemicals to rid it of the algea. The more I added to fix this or that the worse it got. Nothing helped. that's the ONE time I tore down the tank and started over. My fish lived in a bucket for a week but lived.
You probably should set up a smaller hospital tank and once it's cycled for about a week (use a product called Cycle, it's great and you can't overdose with it) put your remaining fish in it and totally tear down the other one. The water may be cloudy for a few days, don't worry, that's normal. You just want it to run for about a week to get the chlorine out of it and allow the filtration to work. It doesn't need to be elaborate, just simple. This is also good to keep around until you get the tank and new fish established in case you notice a sick one, then you can isolate it and treat ONLY that fish.
Anyway, Once the main tank is clean, move it to an area of the room that does not get direct sunlight or that's exposed to excess heat. This will hopefully keep algea from forming overly fast. When I repositioned my tank I haven't had the problem since.
Before putting the fish back in, get some of the testing dip sticks from the pet store to make sure the water is balanced (the instructions are on the box, very simple). If it's not, than it needs to cycle for a couple more days. Refrain from adding stuff like dechlorinator. Only use the Cycle product. The more stuff you pour in, the harder it is for the water to reach it's natural levels.
If you're on well water that may be an issue. Ask an aquarium store after taking some test readings to see what they recommend.
But as long as you don't combine the chemicals you shouldnt have a problem again.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?It sounds to me like this tank is more trouble than it's worth. If I were you (and I know this can get expensive, but when you take into account all the money you spend on cleaning supplies...) I would just throw that tank away and buy a new one. But if you're dead-set on keeping and fixing up that tank, you might try Ammonia Lock since you said your friend's ex-boyfriend cleaned it with ammonia.How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?ok. First of all, stop taking advice from petco. they obviously don't know what they are talking about. The three gourami you had were too much for a small ten gallon tank to begin with. Your kissing gourami can grow as large as 12%26quot;!! that's too big for a 10gallon. he needs at minimum a thirty gallon tank to spread his fins and swim around. So i would suggest one of two things...take him back to your petstore...and tell them you were misinformed about his requirements, or purchase a larger fish tank.
if you take him back, this is best, because now you need to cycle your tank. make sure there are no chemicals in the tank if you clean it... vinegar and water work best with a good scrub and rinse. complete instructions on how to cycle your tank are on the following link. This is vital to maintaining a healthy tank and a big reason why your fish did not do so well.
http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.ht
i hate to tell you but your tank needs to sit empty for a lot longer than two days while cycling. It can take up to a month without boosters, but i've cycled a tank in two weeks with lots of help.
you need:
tank with water
a heater
filter
substrate (gravel for bottom)
dechlorinators
%26quot;cycle%26quot; a product that has active bacteria to help jumpstart your cycling process.
thermometer
lights and canopy
test kit for ammonia, nitrites, nitrates and PH. (you'll learn more about these in the link above)
once your tank has cycled you are ready to add fish. but don't add them all at once! i would recommend some danios as a good beginner fish. they are very hardy and can deal with newbie fish owners who might make a mistake here and there. They also come in a lot of varieties. And remember, your tank is small, it won't be able to accomodate as many fish as you'd probably like. so think carefully of what you'd like to put in there. If you like gouramis i suggest one male dwarf gourami. he'll be fine on his own with maybe a schooling fish (6 small 1%26quot; fish or 3 guppies (males) or a school of danios... depending on the variety they can get big so do your research!
as far as the green in your tank it was most likely due to bad water conditions... because you didn't cycle the tank. if you find this algae growing again, you can either, add some live plants to use up the extra light and co2 in the tank, Or reduce your lighting, move tank away from any windows or natural light sources, and don't keep the light on in the tank for more than 10hrs. you could also get an algae eater... but be careful which you choose as some can get very large like a common pleco... they'll grow up to two feet long.
i know i blathered on a bit... but i thought this should help you out. hope your next attempt goes well!How can I stop my tank water from turning murky green?Please disregard every answer that said something about bleach or the dishwasher. PLEASE tell me you people don't actually do that?! Condition the water as per the directions, don't overdo or under-do it. If possible use Reverse Osmosis water if you can get reverse osmosis deionized water even better! Now, to keep the water clean! 1. Lighting! Leave your lights on for only 6-10 hours a day, I would suggest 8.
2. Clean your glass once ever 1-2 days. Get a magnetic glass scrubber, they are cheap at wal-mart (if the tank is acrylic make sure to get an acrylic scrubber!!!!!!). 3. Do a 10% water change every week or a 20% every 2 weeks. And 4. Get a few snails, snails eat algae and are great for cleaning!
Algae requires LIGHT to grow and consumes excess ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and phostphates. Less light and fresh water will keep the water cleaner!
BLEACH is a huge NOOOOOO! All chemicals that enter an aquarium should be aquarium safe. Soap is harsh enough to create problems for years to come, let alone bleach or dishwasher detergent. If it does not say aquarium safe on the bottle DO NOT put it in your aquarium. Unless it's built specifically for an aquarium which then it's just implied that it's okay.
How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?
I changed too many sections of my two filters, and now have cloudy water. I did two water changes, but it is no better, yet. I tried Accu-Clear, also. To-day, I am going to try another water change.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?STOP, don't go the chemical route. Don't touch the filters for 3 weeks, change 50% of the water twice a week. Don't feed for 1 week then feed a minimum of excellent quality food. If you have other aquariums switch half of the filters or mix the filter media and substrate. Changing half the water from the new aquarium and adding half from the established helps as well. You have to build the biological bacteria up again. The ceramic rings or any type of biological media helps. Place these if the filter as well as put several in a woman's nylon and tie this to the outflow of the filter. All of these things will help w/ the colonization of bacteria. After 5 -6 weeks bring the aquarium back to normal though don't change more than 1/3rd of the gravel or filter media at any time.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?it usually goes away on it's own after a few daysHow do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?Your doing more harm that good changing water, its a bacteria bloom because you have changed your filter. When you change your charcoal filter you should rinse the new one in old aquarium water so the bacteria is transferred.
Also i assume there is a sponge, ceremic balls etc in your filter for bacteria to be stored?How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?thats normal. after i change the water in my tank and cleaned my filter the water usually is cloudy afterwards but once i started the filter on it clears out eventually. mine would be crystal clear in 1-2 days. u just wait.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?This sounds like a normal bacterial bloom this will clear in time, however do not mess with the water as you will be stressing the fish out.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?is the tank cycling if so its just a bacteria Bloom stay away from chemicals and stop doing water changes that will make it worseHow do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?Before changing the water or not changing the water like people here are guessing, you should be testing the water for ammonia and nitrite to see if you have cause an issue with your cycle.
If you do test nitrites or ammonia, then you most certainly should do water changes to keep things in check while the system re-establishes itself. If these things test good, then don't worry, like the others said just relax and let it clear up on its own, it will and just keep up normal water changes.
Never use chemicals like clarifiers in your water, all it does is complicate things by adding junk to your tank. There is almost always a way to deal with problems at the source and bottled junk is almost never advisable.
You have two filters, so in the future you should take advantage of this and stagger filter maintenance so that only one is getting cleaned at a time.
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Also i assume there is a sponge, ceremic balls etc in your filter for bacteria to be stored?How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?thats normal. after i change the water in my tank and cleaned my filter the water usually is cloudy afterwards but once i started the filter on it clears out eventually. mine would be crystal clear in 1-2 days. u just wait.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?This sounds like a normal bacterial bloom this will clear in time, however do not mess with the water as you will be stressing the fish out.How do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?is the tank cycling if so its just a bacteria Bloom stay away from chemicals and stop doing water changes that will make it worseHow do I get rid of Cloudy water. It is a fresh water aquarium.?Before changing the water or not changing the water like people here are guessing, you should be testing the water for ammonia and nitrite to see if you have cause an issue with your cycle.
If you do test nitrites or ammonia, then you most certainly should do water changes to keep things in check while the system re-establishes itself. If these things test good, then don't worry, like the others said just relax and let it clear up on its own, it will and just keep up normal water changes.
Never use chemicals like clarifiers in your water, all it does is complicate things by adding junk to your tank. There is almost always a way to deal with problems at the source and bottled junk is almost never advisable.
You have two filters, so in the future you should take advantage of this and stagger filter maintenance so that only one is getting cleaned at a time.
Good luck
Cloudy aquarium water?
Here's the deal:
I've done water changes
I changed the filter pad
I haven't been feeding as much.
It's a 10 gallon and it is slightly over stocked but I usually do weekly water changes.
Lately even after I do water changes and it seems like everything is out there is still food on the bottom. I don't know how it got there. I've changed it 3 times in the past week. Today I took out all the plants, stirred up the gravel and netted a bunch of stuff out.
What else can I do to clear the water? It seems like it was crowded even b4 it was overstocked. Not to b rude but please don't bother me about being overstocked. I have schooling fish and I need to keep the schools together.Cloudy aquarium water?so it's cycled right?( you stired the gravel, done too many water changes, and changed the filters, so.. that might be why)
though what's in the tank?
can you post a pic?
I've done water changes
I changed the filter pad
I haven't been feeding as much.
It's a 10 gallon and it is slightly over stocked but I usually do weekly water changes.
Lately even after I do water changes and it seems like everything is out there is still food on the bottom. I don't know how it got there. I've changed it 3 times in the past week. Today I took out all the plants, stirred up the gravel and netted a bunch of stuff out.
What else can I do to clear the water? It seems like it was crowded even b4 it was overstocked. Not to b rude but please don't bother me about being overstocked. I have schooling fish and I need to keep the schools together.Cloudy aquarium water?so it's cycled right?( you stired the gravel, done too many water changes, and changed the filters, so.. that might be why)
though what's in the tank?
can you post a pic?
Sick fish, need help.?
I dont want to write too much, but please read or at least skim through, i really need help and i just don't know what else that i can do.
Heres my problem, last week i noticed that one of my fish had Ick, Body and Fin fungus, and Tail Rot. The fish was a mess (female platy). A couple days earlier my male platy died.
I had a problem with high pH and obviously, bad water (i received some bad information about water/filter changes from a pet store i went to, arg!)
I used Mardel Maracyn Concentrate, Mardel Maracide Concentrate, and a 7.0 pH medicine, i forget the exact name of it. I followed the instructions exactly, for 5 days.
Today was the 6th day, 1 day after the 5 day treatment period. And now my 2 Iridescent Sharks are very sick.
Symptoms are: Some white stuff on the body of the fish, looks furry, like fungus. But the REALLY bad parts are the fins.. The fins look awful. They look like they are rotting away, like mold is covering the tips of them.
I just treated my tank for this, how did my 2 fish, neither who showed any symptoms when i started the treatment when my platy looked sick, suddenly become sick?
I haven't done a water change since treating the water, the package didn't say anything about that. I did a water change/gravel clean just before adding medicine on the 3rd day of treatment.
My pH is 7.2, my ammonia is at 0ppm. My other fish look fine. I havent been over feeding.
one of my sharks started showing symptoms yesterday, day 5. But i couldn't tell if he was sick or not. Now he REALLY looks bad, both of them.
Please forward me any help, sources, etc.
Thanks a LOT for reading/skimming. I appreciate it a lot.Sick fish, need help.?Okay Mate. You need help. Luckily, I have 16 years of fish raising experience!
First, if possible, quarantine the sick fish. From what you tell me, the fish that are really bad, are indeed, really, really, bad. If you have other fish in the tank, it's better to put those fish down (kill them), than let them infect other fish.
Second, make sure you have a good carbon filter going, and change 30% of the water daily for a week. When adding medication, turn off the pump. Turn it back on after an hour.
Finally, if you are properly following the guidelines for the medication, continue to apply them. If you choose to quarantine/kill the sick/infected/weak fish, then DO NOT APPLY MEDICINE. Instead, get some solutions which reduce fish stress and solutions which neutralize living bacterias in the water. I use Tetra Easy Balance, with NitraBan, and Jungle Clear Water; any other products along those lines will work fine. Make sure they reduce Nitrate Levels (Very Important), remove odors and cloudiness, reduce/dissolve small floating biological things, and reduce fish stress. DO NOT USE THEM ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Wait an hour before applying each. Remember to turn off your pump while they are in. If done well, and with proper (maybe lighter) feeding, the fish should become better within 2-3 weeks. Sick fish, need help.?Wow, sorry about your fish! It sounds like your doing the right thing. As far as the other fish getting it, it may be that they became infected before you treated the water and they are just now showing symptoms of it. I've only ever had 2 small problems with fungus. So about the fin rot, I don't know. I'm sorry.
EDIT: After reading through your post again, I would advise changing the water and treating all over again.Sick fish, need help.?I'm sorry to say it after you treated the tanks but it looks like ICK and Fin-rot I use the same stuff you do %26quot;mardel%26quot; I wish I could recommend medicine for you. You could call the vet and ask for treatment ideas...
OH AND DEFINITELY set up a quarantine tank put the infested fish in it and treat that tank alone.Sick fish, need help.?wow sorry about the big problem. increase the temperature 3 to5 degrees and buy ick clear tank buddies by jungle it stops it from being contagious and will heal the fish u also want to buy broadspectrum antibiotics and change the filters again and do a 10% water change using a gravel vacSick fish, need help.?Do either of the medications you used contain an antibiotic? Most of the time when we see a whitish film we think fungus, but in many cases bacteria can look the same. If your fish had a bad case of ich to start off with, other infections can take hold easier (bacterial and fungal). If you haven't used an antibiotic, I'd recommend getting one and performing a partial water change. Good luck!
Heres my problem, last week i noticed that one of my fish had Ick, Body and Fin fungus, and Tail Rot. The fish was a mess (female platy). A couple days earlier my male platy died.
I had a problem with high pH and obviously, bad water (i received some bad information about water/filter changes from a pet store i went to, arg!)
I used Mardel Maracyn Concentrate, Mardel Maracide Concentrate, and a 7.0 pH medicine, i forget the exact name of it. I followed the instructions exactly, for 5 days.
Today was the 6th day, 1 day after the 5 day treatment period. And now my 2 Iridescent Sharks are very sick.
Symptoms are: Some white stuff on the body of the fish, looks furry, like fungus. But the REALLY bad parts are the fins.. The fins look awful. They look like they are rotting away, like mold is covering the tips of them.
I just treated my tank for this, how did my 2 fish, neither who showed any symptoms when i started the treatment when my platy looked sick, suddenly become sick?
I haven't done a water change since treating the water, the package didn't say anything about that. I did a water change/gravel clean just before adding medicine on the 3rd day of treatment.
My pH is 7.2, my ammonia is at 0ppm. My other fish look fine. I havent been over feeding.
one of my sharks started showing symptoms yesterday, day 5. But i couldn't tell if he was sick or not. Now he REALLY looks bad, both of them.
Please forward me any help, sources, etc.
Thanks a LOT for reading/skimming. I appreciate it a lot.Sick fish, need help.?Okay Mate. You need help. Luckily, I have 16 years of fish raising experience!
First, if possible, quarantine the sick fish. From what you tell me, the fish that are really bad, are indeed, really, really, bad. If you have other fish in the tank, it's better to put those fish down (kill them), than let them infect other fish.
Second, make sure you have a good carbon filter going, and change 30% of the water daily for a week. When adding medication, turn off the pump. Turn it back on after an hour.
Finally, if you are properly following the guidelines for the medication, continue to apply them. If you choose to quarantine/kill the sick/infected/weak fish, then DO NOT APPLY MEDICINE. Instead, get some solutions which reduce fish stress and solutions which neutralize living bacterias in the water. I use Tetra Easy Balance, with NitraBan, and Jungle Clear Water; any other products along those lines will work fine. Make sure they reduce Nitrate Levels (Very Important), remove odors and cloudiness, reduce/dissolve small floating biological things, and reduce fish stress. DO NOT USE THEM ALL AT THE SAME TIME. Wait an hour before applying each. Remember to turn off your pump while they are in. If done well, and with proper (maybe lighter) feeding, the fish should become better within 2-3 weeks. Sick fish, need help.?Wow, sorry about your fish! It sounds like your doing the right thing. As far as the other fish getting it, it may be that they became infected before you treated the water and they are just now showing symptoms of it. I've only ever had 2 small problems with fungus. So about the fin rot, I don't know. I'm sorry.
EDIT: After reading through your post again, I would advise changing the water and treating all over again.Sick fish, need help.?I'm sorry to say it after you treated the tanks but it looks like ICK and Fin-rot I use the same stuff you do %26quot;mardel%26quot; I wish I could recommend medicine for you. You could call the vet and ask for treatment ideas...
OH AND DEFINITELY set up a quarantine tank put the infested fish in it and treat that tank alone.Sick fish, need help.?wow sorry about the big problem. increase the temperature 3 to5 degrees and buy ick clear tank buddies by jungle it stops it from being contagious and will heal the fish u also want to buy broadspectrum antibiotics and change the filters again and do a 10% water change using a gravel vacSick fish, need help.?Do either of the medications you used contain an antibiotic? Most of the time when we see a whitish film we think fungus, but in many cases bacteria can look the same. If your fish had a bad case of ich to start off with, other infections can take hold easier (bacterial and fungal). If you haven't used an antibiotic, I'd recommend getting one and performing a partial water change. Good luck!
Female Guppies give birth and dies?
How come my female guppies dies after they give birth? It doesn't happen all the time but most of the time I have to get a new female guppie to keep the ratio 2 female guppies to 1 male guppie. I have a 10 gallon tank with only guppies. I clean my tank every two weeks (with 50 % water change) have filter and all that good stuff but what am I doing wrong?Female Guppies give birth and dies?It could be they are too small. female guppies can get pregnant even whe they are too small to survive the birth. Wait until they are big to breed them. Ive have female guppies die due to pregnancy too, it was because they were to small.Female Guppies give birth and dies?I have the same problem. I read that it's because of the stress. and because they are very exhausted from the birth.
Also the quality of a guppie will also play a roll in dieing after breeding.
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Female Guppies give birth and dies?Sometimes the femlaes are actually too young to breed or carry fry.Also the quality of a guppie will also play a roll in dieing after breeding.
Fish tank water change & feeding?
is this the correct way to do a water change and how often should a water change be done like the details below............also i feed my 4 comet fish twice daily for 2 minutes each time is that correct
Water change and cleaning. Scrape any unwanted algae off the sides of the tank and decorations. Use a 5 gallon bucket and your gravel siphon. Start the siphon and quickly skim over the gravel to pick up poo and uneaten food. Dig your way through the gravel. You want to remove around 25% of the water when doing this. Remove your filter media and give it a swish in the dirty tank water.
Dump the old water rinse bucket and start to fill the bucket to the amount you removed adding your dechlor at the same time.
You can use warm and cool water Temperature does NOT have to be exact. If your water is slightly cooler or warmer than what your tank is it won't make much of a difference once it is in the tank. it will dis-pursedsed. Fish are not sensitive to a few degrees in temperature changes. pour into tank.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?Sounds like you have an understanding of things.
You will hear different opinions on how often to change the water. My own philosophy is that the water can't be too clean and fresh, and I do them every week. I keep my tanks set up for long periods of time, and sticking to a good weekly routine is well worth it for cleanliness and fish health. Of course you can skip a week here and there if you need to, and by all means you can do an extra water change during the week if you feel like it - it only does good. I often to an extra 10 or 15% change just because its not like I can't find 10 minutes to do it.
The filter media you only need to rinse out once per month, unless it is getting clogged, in which case do it sooner - if it clogs too quickly though it is likely an inadequate filter.
The temperature doesn't need to be exact, but it's still a good idea to test the water with your hand and compare it to the tank, just to make sure it's not too far off. The fish can handle small changes, but there is no need to test just how much they can take.
Feeding sounds fine as long as they eat it all, 1 minute twice per day would be plenty but you're doing fine.
CheersFish tank water change %26amp; feeding?Sounds like you got it.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?you got it.
but for 4 comet fish you better have a huge tank if they are all together. each one needs about 20 gallons... so for 4, you need 80 gallons.
you dont need to feed them twice a day, but yeah what they can eat in 2 mins is good.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?don't clean the tank too much. it could cause the fish stress and kill them. for algae, if you want to save time and effort buy an algae eater. it keeps it clean all the time. true your temperature does not have to be exact. but, it would be good to buy a cheap fish tank thermometer* and check your tanks temperature just in case
my fish tank thermometers are shaped like the keychain cards
Water change and cleaning. Scrape any unwanted algae off the sides of the tank and decorations. Use a 5 gallon bucket and your gravel siphon. Start the siphon and quickly skim over the gravel to pick up poo and uneaten food. Dig your way through the gravel. You want to remove around 25% of the water when doing this. Remove your filter media and give it a swish in the dirty tank water.
Dump the old water rinse bucket and start to fill the bucket to the amount you removed adding your dechlor at the same time.
You can use warm and cool water Temperature does NOT have to be exact. If your water is slightly cooler or warmer than what your tank is it won't make much of a difference once it is in the tank. it will dis-pursedsed. Fish are not sensitive to a few degrees in temperature changes. pour into tank.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?Sounds like you have an understanding of things.
You will hear different opinions on how often to change the water. My own philosophy is that the water can't be too clean and fresh, and I do them every week. I keep my tanks set up for long periods of time, and sticking to a good weekly routine is well worth it for cleanliness and fish health. Of course you can skip a week here and there if you need to, and by all means you can do an extra water change during the week if you feel like it - it only does good. I often to an extra 10 or 15% change just because its not like I can't find 10 minutes to do it.
The filter media you only need to rinse out once per month, unless it is getting clogged, in which case do it sooner - if it clogs too quickly though it is likely an inadequate filter.
The temperature doesn't need to be exact, but it's still a good idea to test the water with your hand and compare it to the tank, just to make sure it's not too far off. The fish can handle small changes, but there is no need to test just how much they can take.
Feeding sounds fine as long as they eat it all, 1 minute twice per day would be plenty but you're doing fine.
CheersFish tank water change %26amp; feeding?Sounds like you got it.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?you got it.
but for 4 comet fish you better have a huge tank if they are all together. each one needs about 20 gallons... so for 4, you need 80 gallons.
you dont need to feed them twice a day, but yeah what they can eat in 2 mins is good.Fish tank water change %26amp; feeding?don't clean the tank too much. it could cause the fish stress and kill them. for algae, if you want to save time and effort buy an algae eater. it keeps it clean all the time. true your temperature does not have to be exact. but, it would be good to buy a cheap fish tank thermometer* and check your tanks temperature just in case
my fish tank thermometers are shaped like the keychain cards
How long can you keep the carbon filter out?
My fish have a case of fungus. I'm treating it right now with drop in tablets. To use these tablets you have to take out the carbon filter, I assume so the carbon filter doesn't filter out the meds.
It says to give the meds 4 days to work, and if the fungus isn't completely gone to do a 20-25% water change and add another dose.
I plan on doing a second dose. One reason being just so i'm sure it worked, and second i've read a few places that people do a minimum treatment of 7 days.
My question is, is it safe to have the carbon filter out for that long? A probable 8 days. Should I put it back in for a day or two between the two fungus treatments. Or would that extract any left over medication from the first dose, even with in between water change, that needs to be there to help the second dose?How long can you keep the carbon filter out?This happened to me!
I left out the filter with no problem. My treatment lasted 10 days. I did have an undergravel filter going though. I did 2 treatments as well and didn't wait between them. I did both back to back.
Hope this helps.How long can you keep the carbon filter out?To daysHow long can you keep the carbon filter out?It really depends on how many fish you have and how high the ammonia levels are. When you are treating fish for disease you want to make sure that the water quality is as good as can be but you also do not want to add stress to them by disturbing the tank to much.
So I would check you water and see where you are at before I would do the second treatment.
:o)How long can you keep the carbon filter out?What you are suppost to do is take the carbon out of the filter cartridge and leave the filter cartridge in. Unless it is a biowheel, then the carbon cannot be removed so you would have to remove the whole cartrideg. And, yes it is fine thats what you have to do. Do not put the filter cartridge back in. When it is time to add it again get a new one.How long can you keep the carbon filter out?Generally the 20-25% water change will remove enough ammonia for the fish to survive.howtoberomanticwithmygirlfriend hidden myspace
It says to give the meds 4 days to work, and if the fungus isn't completely gone to do a 20-25% water change and add another dose.
I plan on doing a second dose. One reason being just so i'm sure it worked, and second i've read a few places that people do a minimum treatment of 7 days.
My question is, is it safe to have the carbon filter out for that long? A probable 8 days. Should I put it back in for a day or two between the two fungus treatments. Or would that extract any left over medication from the first dose, even with in between water change, that needs to be there to help the second dose?How long can you keep the carbon filter out?This happened to me!
I left out the filter with no problem. My treatment lasted 10 days. I did have an undergravel filter going though. I did 2 treatments as well and didn't wait between them. I did both back to back.
Hope this helps.How long can you keep the carbon filter out?To daysHow long can you keep the carbon filter out?It really depends on how many fish you have and how high the ammonia levels are. When you are treating fish for disease you want to make sure that the water quality is as good as can be but you also do not want to add stress to them by disturbing the tank to much.
So I would check you water and see where you are at before I would do the second treatment.
:o)How long can you keep the carbon filter out?What you are suppost to do is take the carbon out of the filter cartridge and leave the filter cartridge in. Unless it is a biowheel, then the carbon cannot be removed so you would have to remove the whole cartrideg. And, yes it is fine thats what you have to do. Do not put the filter cartridge back in. When it is time to add it again get a new one.How long can you keep the carbon filter out?Generally the 20-25% water change will remove enough ammonia for the fish to survive.
Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?
So I did a little over a 50% water change about three day ago, just because I didn't get to clean the tank for a long time and there was poop everywhere; especially under the ornaments. So I took all the ornaments out including the thing that makes bubbles, and disposed of the filter cartridge because I didn't change it for over a year (bad- I know). I was hoping to buy a new filter cartridge the day I disposed of the old one, but my parents kept putting it off.. and I noticed how my goldfish have started to breath more heavily than normal and the water is not that clear(it's not murky or anything..just little thingies floating around). Is it because the filter hasn't been on for three days? I'm trying to get a new cartridge asap.Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?Why did you turn the filter off? Carbon isn't required in a tank, turn the filter on.
Your fish still need dissolved oxygen in the tank of some kind. You don't need to do a 50% water change. You should be sticking to a 25% weekly water change. Filter cartridges only need to be changed when they are starting to fall apart. Some will last 6 months some a year no worries there.
Turn the filter back on you'll be fine.Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?The fish is suffering from shock. A 50% water change and removing the cartridge has likely caused an ammonia spike.
Turn your filter back on- you need the surface agitation to promote gas exchange.
A weekly partial water change of 25% isn't that hard, neither is monthly filter maintenance.Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?well if the water is not circulating things are just sitting there...
But you should never do a water change and a filter change the same day. It will freak out the natural eco system in the tank and create it to re-cycle.. Cycling is when you set up a new tank and the good and bad bacteria have a little fight until the bacteria even themselves out. I would buy a destressing agent.
Its also possible there is a lack of o2 in the tank.... get the filter running and don't touch the tank for another two weeks, then do a 25 percent water change and next time change the filter at a different time then the water changeGoldfish breathing heavily after water change?Fish dont breatheGoldfish breathing heavily after water change?2 possibilities,
1. Your fish might carries babies
2. Did you put anti stress coating after you changed your water. Remember, anti stress coating is very important to reduce the fish stress level and also to help the fish to get the beneficial bacteria back.
Your fish still need dissolved oxygen in the tank of some kind. You don't need to do a 50% water change. You should be sticking to a 25% weekly water change. Filter cartridges only need to be changed when they are starting to fall apart. Some will last 6 months some a year no worries there.
Turn the filter back on you'll be fine.Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?The fish is suffering from shock. A 50% water change and removing the cartridge has likely caused an ammonia spike.
Turn your filter back on- you need the surface agitation to promote gas exchange.
A weekly partial water change of 25% isn't that hard, neither is monthly filter maintenance.Goldfish breathing heavily after water change?well if the water is not circulating things are just sitting there...
But you should never do a water change and a filter change the same day. It will freak out the natural eco system in the tank and create it to re-cycle.. Cycling is when you set up a new tank and the good and bad bacteria have a little fight until the bacteria even themselves out. I would buy a destressing agent.
Its also possible there is a lack of o2 in the tank.... get the filter running and don't touch the tank for another two weeks, then do a 25 percent water change and next time change the filter at a different time then the water changeGoldfish breathing heavily after water change?Fish dont breatheGoldfish breathing heavily after water change?2 possibilities,
1. Your fish might carries babies
2. Did you put anti stress coating after you changed your water. Remember, anti stress coating is very important to reduce the fish stress level and also to help the fish to get the beneficial bacteria back.
How do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?
Hello there I'm not sure when I need to switch cartridges in my 10 gallon. I have some neons, couple guppies, and some pristilla tetras, my water is in great shape, no problems. I just want to know when I can tell when it is time to change it. Also, what exactly is the cartridge I change. When I look inside I see 2 things, this black thin spongy thing and then behind that is a white cushiony thingHow do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?Just take out the sponge and white woolly stuff and rinse them out in old tank water when you do a water change.
They only need to be replaced when they fall apart.
Changing them all the time means you are throwing out most of your good cycle bacteria. Dont worry if they start looking a bit dirty, they work better like that.
IanHow do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?When there is junk stuck to the part where water flows inHow do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?you just change it when it looks worn out (falling apart) and it is the same for both.
Another thing, im not sure if u know but you clean it out when you give your tank a water change.
They only need to be replaced when they fall apart.
Changing them all the time means you are throwing out most of your good cycle bacteria. Dont worry if they start looking a bit dirty, they work better like that.
IanHow do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?When there is junk stuck to the part where water flows inHow do I know when I need to change the filter cartridge in my fish tank?you just change it when it looks worn out (falling apart) and it is the same for both.
Another thing, im not sure if u know but you clean it out when you give your tank a water change.
Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?
How can I get my air conditioner to stop leaking water?
I change the filter at least every two weeks. I have several indoor pets and I have removed the hair from the coils.
It's been extremely hot and humid where I live too.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?The water leaking from your air conditioner is condensation, you will always have some leakage. There should be a tube or pipe to drain this away, they can get clogged with dust and dirt and cause overflow.
This condensation is mostly caused by the A/C unit pulling humidity out of the air. So if it has been really humid, you will have more condensation.
As far as your indoor pets, their dander can cause furballs that clog up the condensation drain.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?the drain pan and line are clogged thats why it leaks also maybe low on chargeAir conditioner leaks water from coils....?Make sure the air conditioner is tipped, slightly, backward outside. Airconditioners remove water from the room they are cooling and should dump it outside.(if its tipped SLIGHTLY to the outside)Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?same thing happens to me, i dont know how u can stop the leeking but i started to turn off my air conditioning for like 10 min, then turn it back on for like 30 min, then off again for ten min and so on. it doesnt leak anymore.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?Your air conditioner will always create condensation when it works.
What you need to do it open it up and see what is blocking the drain holes to the outside.
Also, make sure the air conditioner is sitting in such a way that the part of the air conditioner that is outside (if it is a window unit) is lower than the part that is inside so that the water will flow down and out instead of into your house.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?Copied from the link below:
If warm air is able to enter around the air conditioner it will encounter cooler, dryer air. When they meet condensation will occur. If water leaking from front of air conditioner inspect to see if dripping from body of machine, or water droplets clinging to front area. To test, operate machine for 30 minutes and then use flashlight to check under front edge of base. Small water droplets here indicate an air leakage problem. Add foam insulation to stop warm air from infiltrating.
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Good luck!Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?I assume it is a window unit. It should be normal for an air conditioner to produce some water when it operates. (The same thing happens when you have an ice-filled glass of water. The water in the air around it condenses onto the glass.) If you are having trouble directing the water away to the outside, then I would direct you to the owner's manual.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?If it's a window air conditioner . they are supposed to do that its called condensation that is normal on the front should be a filter lift out and clean every 2 weeks with soap and water clean gently.replace. the hole on the outside of the housingwhen conditioner is tilted should make the water flow out of the back of air cond. if not its clogged .unplug from outlet have someone help with the air cond.remove from window take the 6-8 screws out of the outside of housing I would do this outside spray coils and the inside of cond.try not to get much water on the capacitor or electrical parts clean w/water thourly let dry for anhour or so put housing back on and all the screws get help putting back in the window plug in turn on should work fine good luck ..
I change the filter at least every two weeks. I have several indoor pets and I have removed the hair from the coils.
It's been extremely hot and humid where I live too.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?The water leaking from your air conditioner is condensation, you will always have some leakage. There should be a tube or pipe to drain this away, they can get clogged with dust and dirt and cause overflow.
This condensation is mostly caused by the A/C unit pulling humidity out of the air. So if it has been really humid, you will have more condensation.
As far as your indoor pets, their dander can cause furballs that clog up the condensation drain.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?the drain pan and line are clogged thats why it leaks also maybe low on chargeAir conditioner leaks water from coils....?Make sure the air conditioner is tipped, slightly, backward outside. Airconditioners remove water from the room they are cooling and should dump it outside.(if its tipped SLIGHTLY to the outside)Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?same thing happens to me, i dont know how u can stop the leeking but i started to turn off my air conditioning for like 10 min, then turn it back on for like 30 min, then off again for ten min and so on. it doesnt leak anymore.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?Your air conditioner will always create condensation when it works.
What you need to do it open it up and see what is blocking the drain holes to the outside.
Also, make sure the air conditioner is sitting in such a way that the part of the air conditioner that is outside (if it is a window unit) is lower than the part that is inside so that the water will flow down and out instead of into your house.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?Copied from the link below:
If warm air is able to enter around the air conditioner it will encounter cooler, dryer air. When they meet condensation will occur. If water leaking from front of air conditioner inspect to see if dripping from body of machine, or water droplets clinging to front area. To test, operate machine for 30 minutes and then use flashlight to check under front edge of base. Small water droplets here indicate an air leakage problem. Add foam insulation to stop warm air from infiltrating.
http://searchwarp.com/swa70216.htm
Good luck!Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?I assume it is a window unit. It should be normal for an air conditioner to produce some water when it operates. (The same thing happens when you have an ice-filled glass of water. The water in the air around it condenses onto the glass.) If you are having trouble directing the water away to the outside, then I would direct you to the owner's manual.Air conditioner leaks water from coils....?If it's a window air conditioner . they are supposed to do that its called condensation that is normal on the front should be a filter lift out and clean every 2 weeks with soap and water clean gently.replace. the hole on the outside of the housingwhen conditioner is tilted should make the water flow out of the back of air cond. if not its clogged .unplug from outlet have someone help with the air cond.remove from window take the 6-8 screws out of the outside of housing I would do this outside spray coils and the inside of cond.try not to get much water on the capacitor or electrical parts clean w/water thourly let dry for anhour or so put housing back on and all the screws get help putting back in the window plug in turn on should work fine good luck ..
I have a Kenmore Coldspot Fridge and the water tastes bad. How much for parts and labor to replace the line?
I have a Kenmore Coldspot 2002 Side-By-Side Refrigerator Model #52512101. The water and ice tastes terrible in it (we are now using ice trays and do not drink the water in it). I bought a house in 2006 which contained this refrigerator in the kitchen. I regularly changed the water filter in the ice maker but it began tasting funny (like a mossy-algae taste) about a year ago. I don't even use the ice maker anymore and fill trays with water for ice from the kitchen sink. I would like to get it fixed and was wondering how much parts and labor for something like this to be replaced is.I have a Kenmore Coldspot Fridge and the water tastes bad. How much for parts and labor to replace the line?Well, the cost of repairing an old fridge like that would probably cost almost as much as buying a new one, and also, if you have to repair one big thing in it like that, then it's only a matter of time 'til something else breaks down in it, too, so, frankly, if the fridge was in the house when you bought it, I would suggest you get a new one.
If money is tight, then look for discontinued last-year's-model sales, like, I got a brand-new, but discontinued, dishwasher at Lowes for about half of what this year's models go for, so shop around, there are deals to be had out there.
Good luck!...I have a Kenmore Coldspot Fridge and the water tastes bad. How much for parts and labor to replace the line?It is approx 20.00 for the tubing kit and you can also add and in line water filter, that is about twenty. Depends where you live, price change town to town. They make a filter you can just push the tubing into. That's pretty easy.
If money is tight, then look for discontinued last-year's-model sales, like, I got a brand-new, but discontinued, dishwasher at Lowes for about half of what this year's models go for, so shop around, there are deals to be had out there.
Good luck!...I have a Kenmore Coldspot Fridge and the water tastes bad. How much for parts and labor to replace the line?It is approx 20.00 for the tubing kit and you can also add and in line water filter, that is about twenty. Depends where you live, price change town to town. They make a filter you can just push the tubing into. That's pretty easy.
Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?
I do 20percent water change weekly to my 32-gallon, using siphon.
Would you add some beneficial bacteria like Cycle after a water change?
A LFS staff told me yes, another told me no.
Reason for yes:
'If you do a 25percent water change, you lose 25percet of your beneficial bacteria, so you need to add that back'
My reasoning: That's not true, cause I know 85percent of the beneficial bacteria reside in my canister filter -fluval 205-, that has 2 stacks of biomax. Ignoring my insignificant ornaments, plants, rocks, wood, my gravel can at most contain 10percent of my beneficial bacteria, and I can't possible siphon all of that during water change anyway.
Reason for No:
'You don't see God or any one pouring beneficial bacteria back into the river/lake/ocean, so there's no such need in real life'
My reasoning: That's true, but there's no one who does water change for river/lake/ocean with fresh tap water anyway, so that doesnt apply in my aquarium situation.
So what do you think? Although water change can't really take a significant total percent of my good bacteria away, it can definitely lower the amount of good bacteria from the surface of the gravel.
Thanks!
Also, do those commercial beneficial bacteria -e.i. cycle- really works? How do they live that long in the bottle without much nutrients/oxygen. And do they become effective immediately once you pour it in? Or does it take few days to 'morph' into good bacteria
Thanks!
I have 32 Gallon:
- 6 glowlight
- 3 black kuhli
- 3 guppies
- 3 otos
- 3 platies
- 1 balloon molly
- 1 twig catfish
- 3 ghost shrimps
- 2 swordplants
- few valies
-1 huge hornwort
- 4 moneywort
- 1 floating onion plant
- 1 banana plant
- (a java fern soon, my old one died surprisingly)Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?An established tank should NOT need constant additions of bacteria. It will already have an established colony that will not be harmed with small partial water changes. They don't live in the water so you are not removing them as that first store said.
Unless you're pulling all the substrate out and replacing all filter media each time, the colony will remain. Adding those products too will be a waste of money. Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?No, you and Cat are both right. The bacteria is already established on all that stuff in the tank, but not in the water.
And, that stuff is all cr*p and a waste of money. The bacteria is most likely dead in those bottles without an ammonia source for it to live on, and I don't know off hand which bacteria is actually in the bottle-like for Cycle, but it's not the two that are %26quot;created%26quot; during a normal cycle. So, it wouldn't do much if it was alive in the bottle anyway.....Only thing needed on a regular basis, is a water dechlorinator-and that's only if you're on a public water supply.Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?Well for starters, you aren't adding bacteria to your tank if you use crap like Cycle actually. Tiki is more right. ANYTHING like that, that comes in a bottle is going to be dead or useless. The bacteria you need is aerobic, and in the bottle for numerous weeks, it would die off without a constant source of O2 and ammonia too. It's all crap. Don't waste your money on that or BioSpira either. There are better things you can get.
I also would like to say that if you really feel you are losing your bacteria when you are doing a water change, you probably aren't doing something right. Bacteria can adhere itself fairly well to gravel, for the small amount that actually does live in the gravel, it should stay there. MOST of your bacteria you need resides in your mechanical and bio filter bed, so unless you are washing those out when cleaning, the whole point of adding those suppliments after cleaning is moot. Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?I am still fairly new to keeping aquariums but from all the sources I have read and talked to, my conclusion is that you really wouldn't need to add beneficial bacteria after a 20 percent water change. That said, I have done it after a 50 percent change--I'm not sure it helped or not, and have also added it once when my power filter was off for about an hour and I was afraid of bacteria dying off.
I'm not sure which ones work and which don't. I have added Seachem's Stability after a big water change. For the first tank I set up, I used Cycle, and while I don't know whether that was the reason, that tank completely cycled in just a couple days. My second tank, which was larger, took a couple of weeks to cycle so I don't know whether it helped all that much. But I had too many fish in it to start with.
A number of people say they have had faster cycling times by using some of the nitrifying bacteria products and others say they are a waste of money.
If you google Dr. Timothy Hovanec who has developed some of these bacteria starters, you'll find an explanation as to how the bacteria survive in a bottle for 6 months to a year. It's up to you whether you believe it. My own point of view is that I don't think I hurt anything by trying these products, and they may have helped cut down cycling time. I agree, however, cycling the traditional way works too and even if the bacteria starters do help cycle faster you don't really need them.Parameter.Add() get your ex girlfriend back2
Would you add some beneficial bacteria like Cycle after a water change?
A LFS staff told me yes, another told me no.
Reason for yes:
'If you do a 25percent water change, you lose 25percet of your beneficial bacteria, so you need to add that back'
My reasoning: That's not true, cause I know 85percent of the beneficial bacteria reside in my canister filter -fluval 205-, that has 2 stacks of biomax. Ignoring my insignificant ornaments, plants, rocks, wood, my gravel can at most contain 10percent of my beneficial bacteria, and I can't possible siphon all of that during water change anyway.
Reason for No:
'You don't see God or any one pouring beneficial bacteria back into the river/lake/ocean, so there's no such need in real life'
My reasoning: That's true, but there's no one who does water change for river/lake/ocean with fresh tap water anyway, so that doesnt apply in my aquarium situation.
So what do you think? Although water change can't really take a significant total percent of my good bacteria away, it can definitely lower the amount of good bacteria from the surface of the gravel.
Thanks!
Also, do those commercial beneficial bacteria -e.i. cycle- really works? How do they live that long in the bottle without much nutrients/oxygen. And do they become effective immediately once you pour it in? Or does it take few days to 'morph' into good bacteria
Thanks!
I have 32 Gallon:
- 6 glowlight
- 3 black kuhli
- 3 guppies
- 3 otos
- 3 platies
- 1 balloon molly
- 1 twig catfish
- 3 ghost shrimps
- 2 swordplants
- few valies
-1 huge hornwort
- 4 moneywort
- 1 floating onion plant
- 1 banana plant
- (a java fern soon, my old one died surprisingly)Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?An established tank should NOT need constant additions of bacteria. It will already have an established colony that will not be harmed with small partial water changes. They don't live in the water so you are not removing them as that first store said.
Unless you're pulling all the substrate out and replacing all filter media each time, the colony will remain. Adding those products too will be a waste of money. Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?No, you and Cat are both right. The bacteria is already established on all that stuff in the tank, but not in the water.
And, that stuff is all cr*p and a waste of money. The bacteria is most likely dead in those bottles without an ammonia source for it to live on, and I don't know off hand which bacteria is actually in the bottle-like for Cycle, but it's not the two that are %26quot;created%26quot; during a normal cycle. So, it wouldn't do much if it was alive in the bottle anyway.....Only thing needed on a regular basis, is a water dechlorinator-and that's only if you're on a public water supply.Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?Well for starters, you aren't adding bacteria to your tank if you use crap like Cycle actually. Tiki is more right. ANYTHING like that, that comes in a bottle is going to be dead or useless. The bacteria you need is aerobic, and in the bottle for numerous weeks, it would die off without a constant source of O2 and ammonia too. It's all crap. Don't waste your money on that or BioSpira either. There are better things you can get.
I also would like to say that if you really feel you are losing your bacteria when you are doing a water change, you probably aren't doing something right. Bacteria can adhere itself fairly well to gravel, for the small amount that actually does live in the gravel, it should stay there. MOST of your bacteria you need resides in your mechanical and bio filter bed, so unless you are washing those out when cleaning, the whole point of adding those suppliments after cleaning is moot. Add Beneficial bacteria after water change?I am still fairly new to keeping aquariums but from all the sources I have read and talked to, my conclusion is that you really wouldn't need to add beneficial bacteria after a 20 percent water change. That said, I have done it after a 50 percent change--I'm not sure it helped or not, and have also added it once when my power filter was off for about an hour and I was afraid of bacteria dying off.
I'm not sure which ones work and which don't. I have added Seachem's Stability after a big water change. For the first tank I set up, I used Cycle, and while I don't know whether that was the reason, that tank completely cycled in just a couple days. My second tank, which was larger, took a couple of weeks to cycle so I don't know whether it helped all that much. But I had too many fish in it to start with.
A number of people say they have had faster cycling times by using some of the nitrifying bacteria products and others say they are a waste of money.
If you google Dr. Timothy Hovanec who has developed some of these bacteria starters, you'll find an explanation as to how the bacteria survive in a bottle for 6 months to a year. It's up to you whether you believe it. My own point of view is that I don't think I hurt anything by trying these products, and they may have helped cut down cycling time. I agree, however, cycling the traditional way works too and even if the bacteria starters do help cycle faster you don't really need them.
On the 6.0 power stroke , i know how water got in there and the water in fuel message is on can i just remove?
the 6mm plug first and drain the water , before i change the filter ? maybe i don't need to change the filter?On the 6.0 power stroke , i know how water got in there and the water in fuel message is on can i just remove?Yes, you can drain this water out but do it at the bleeder valve.Should be right next to the fuel filter.Looks just like a tire valve but bigger.Its messy cause it will spit fuel as well but you should get it to run first in order to keep the lines from getting air in them.If you get an air locked fuel line you will be bleeding that system forever to keep it running right.
Also I would strongly suggest that you change that filter no matter what.It is very likely that there is water trapped in that filter and if it gets back in the fuel system your are going to have stall out issues and it will run like crap.Just save yourself the grief and change it out as soon as you clear the lines the best you can.On the 6.0 power stroke , i know how water got in there and the water in fuel message is on can i just remove?Go ahead and pull the filter off, you are going to have to at least fill it with fuel before you put it back on, if you just drained it, it is possible it would lose its prime. Good Luck
Also I would strongly suggest that you change that filter no matter what.It is very likely that there is water trapped in that filter and if it gets back in the fuel system your are going to have stall out issues and it will run like crap.Just save yourself the grief and change it out as soon as you clear the lines the best you can.On the 6.0 power stroke , i know how water got in there and the water in fuel message is on can i just remove?Go ahead and pull the filter off, you are going to have to at least fill it with fuel before you put it back on, if you just drained it, it is possible it would lose its prime. Good Luck
How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?
do regualr 10% water changes but have dufficulty in maintaining clear water seems to cloud up after a couple of days how long should I leave until it starts to clear.Tank not in direct sunlight, clean filter sponge with water i take out, not overfeeding, regulary remove algae.No longwinded answers please.How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?There is no short answer. Many people ask for a goldfish bowl as an easy option for their childs first pet. This could not be further from the truth! Buy a bowl fill it with tap water put in a goldfish and feed it several times a day as it says on most packs of fish food and the fish will not last very long.
If the fish lasts more than 24 hours the bowl will quickly become a cloudy smelly dish of stagnant water. Keeping fish is really keeping water for the fish to live in! It should be filtered to keep it clean and any tap water used should have the chlorine removed before the fish comes in contact with it. Fish are quite delicate animals and should be treated as if they were the most precious thing ever and not as a cheap pet.
First thing you should decide is where you are going to situate your new aquarium, this could be any tank or bowl you want. Find a place that is not in direct sunlight, away from all sources of heat and is big enough to house the size of aquarium that you want. Please do not put it in the kitchen as vapours from cooking may adversley affect it.
When setting up a tank for the first time choose the biggest you can afford and the biggest you can fit in the place you have chosen, often I hear customers saying they wish they had got a larger tank. Make sure that the surface it is going on to is solid enough to take the weight. Water weighs 10lbs per gallon, a 36%26quot; x 15%26quot; x12%26quot; tank holds 20 gallons so this tank weighs over 200lbs with water and glass. Perhaps a purpose built stand might be an advantage. Place it near to an electrical supply, long trailing cables are not the safest of things. Remember you will have to do water changes so think about how you are going to get the water to and away from the tank. Plan thing before you go out and buy!
When you get you aquarium home clean it well with clean water and no detergents.
Place it in the position you have chosen and make sure this is where you want it before you do anything else. Happy? Then take you gravel or substrate and wash it well with clean water, making sure that there is no dirt left in it before putting it in the tank.
If you are using an undergavel filter place this in the tank first then put the gravel on top of it, making sure all the uplift holes are not covered with gravel.Then place all the electrical equipment in to the tank,ie. heaters %26amp; filters. Next put in the decoration you have chosen, plants, rocks or bogwoods etc. Put in a dechrorinator, then place a dish or plate in the bottom of the tank. This is so that when you are filling the tank with water from a hose or bucket nothing gets moved by the flow of water. Aim the hose into the dish and everything will remain in place. When the tank is full make sure all the plugs are dry before plugging them into the electricity supply. When this is all done switch on the electricity and check that all is running corectly. If this is a tropical tank leave it to heat up and check the temperature the next day.
PLEASE DO NOT RUSH TO PUT ANY FISH IN YET!
Leave the tank with every thing running for at least a week putting a very small amount of food in the water every day.This is to start a natural proces of maturation. First you need to create ammonia in the tank then this is comsumed by natural bacteria and nitrates are produced, this is what your plants feed off. When the ammonia is first produced the water looks like a little milk has been added to it making it very cloudy but not dirty. This will gradually dissapear and the tank will become gin clear.Then find a frendly aquatics shop that will do basic tests on your water for you, many like us will not charge for this service. First test is the ph or acidity level, this should be as near to 7 or neutral as possible for fresh water community fish or gold fish. The second test is for ammonia, this need to be as near to zero as possible. The third test is for nitrate, again this needs to be as near to zero as possible. If you water passes all these tests then you will be able to take a few fish home with you. Don't rush to stock your tank to capacity a too many fish at the start will over load the nitrifying bacteria with too much ammonia and you will loose all your fish. Wait and see how these first few do for a week or two before adding a few more. Allways ask advice on what sort of fish are compatable or which fish need to be kept with only one specimen ie fighters. The same process can be applied to any size of aquarium and maintenance is usually the same. I recommend cleaning the glass weekly. the filters fotnightly and a 25% water change monthly. This is for an average tank with low stocking levels, if your stocking levels are higher then this will have to be done more frequently. Feeding should be with small amounts once a day in the morning so that the fish have all day to comsume it and it is not left in the tank to cause problems. Over feeding is a common problem and will lead to high ammonia and nitrates which are deadly to all fish.How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?please go to bettachris fish forum: http://www.fishroom.proboards106.com/ind
He or other member can help you.How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?What size tank and what type of fish?How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?By cleaning the sponge everytime you clean the water, you are removing the bacteria spores that are growing in the sponge, which is defeating the purpose of the sponge to begin with. Try an undergravel filter to clean whats in the gravel and a powerhead or biowheel filter to get the stuff up top. Also, get a hardy fish breed like danios or platies to help cycle the water faster. I have a 55 gal. tank and it took 90 days before I would put anything big in the tank. If you are keeping gold fish that is your problem - they are dirty fish. I would suggest getting something different if you don't want to consistently clean and clean the tank.
If the fish lasts more than 24 hours the bowl will quickly become a cloudy smelly dish of stagnant water. Keeping fish is really keeping water for the fish to live in! It should be filtered to keep it clean and any tap water used should have the chlorine removed before the fish comes in contact with it. Fish are quite delicate animals and should be treated as if they were the most precious thing ever and not as a cheap pet.
First thing you should decide is where you are going to situate your new aquarium, this could be any tank or bowl you want. Find a place that is not in direct sunlight, away from all sources of heat and is big enough to house the size of aquarium that you want. Please do not put it in the kitchen as vapours from cooking may adversley affect it.
When setting up a tank for the first time choose the biggest you can afford and the biggest you can fit in the place you have chosen, often I hear customers saying they wish they had got a larger tank. Make sure that the surface it is going on to is solid enough to take the weight. Water weighs 10lbs per gallon, a 36%26quot; x 15%26quot; x12%26quot; tank holds 20 gallons so this tank weighs over 200lbs with water and glass. Perhaps a purpose built stand might be an advantage. Place it near to an electrical supply, long trailing cables are not the safest of things. Remember you will have to do water changes so think about how you are going to get the water to and away from the tank. Plan thing before you go out and buy!
When you get you aquarium home clean it well with clean water and no detergents.
Place it in the position you have chosen and make sure this is where you want it before you do anything else. Happy? Then take you gravel or substrate and wash it well with clean water, making sure that there is no dirt left in it before putting it in the tank.
If you are using an undergavel filter place this in the tank first then put the gravel on top of it, making sure all the uplift holes are not covered with gravel.Then place all the electrical equipment in to the tank,ie. heaters %26amp; filters. Next put in the decoration you have chosen, plants, rocks or bogwoods etc. Put in a dechrorinator, then place a dish or plate in the bottom of the tank. This is so that when you are filling the tank with water from a hose or bucket nothing gets moved by the flow of water. Aim the hose into the dish and everything will remain in place. When the tank is full make sure all the plugs are dry before plugging them into the electricity supply. When this is all done switch on the electricity and check that all is running corectly. If this is a tropical tank leave it to heat up and check the temperature the next day.
PLEASE DO NOT RUSH TO PUT ANY FISH IN YET!
Leave the tank with every thing running for at least a week putting a very small amount of food in the water every day.This is to start a natural proces of maturation. First you need to create ammonia in the tank then this is comsumed by natural bacteria and nitrates are produced, this is what your plants feed off. When the ammonia is first produced the water looks like a little milk has been added to it making it very cloudy but not dirty. This will gradually dissapear and the tank will become gin clear.Then find a frendly aquatics shop that will do basic tests on your water for you, many like us will not charge for this service. First test is the ph or acidity level, this should be as near to 7 or neutral as possible for fresh water community fish or gold fish. The second test is for ammonia, this need to be as near to zero as possible. The third test is for nitrate, again this needs to be as near to zero as possible. If you water passes all these tests then you will be able to take a few fish home with you. Don't rush to stock your tank to capacity a too many fish at the start will over load the nitrifying bacteria with too much ammonia and you will loose all your fish. Wait and see how these first few do for a week or two before adding a few more. Allways ask advice on what sort of fish are compatable or which fish need to be kept with only one specimen ie fighters. The same process can be applied to any size of aquarium and maintenance is usually the same. I recommend cleaning the glass weekly. the filters fotnightly and a 25% water change monthly. This is for an average tank with low stocking levels, if your stocking levels are higher then this will have to be done more frequently. Feeding should be with small amounts once a day in the morning so that the fish have all day to comsume it and it is not left in the tank to cause problems. Over feeding is a common problem and will lead to high ammonia and nitrates which are deadly to all fish.How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?please go to bettachris fish forum: http://www.fishroom.proboards106.com/ind
He or other member can help you.How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?What size tank and what type of fish?How long does it take to establish a cylce in a cold water aquarium?By cleaning the sponge everytime you clean the water, you are removing the bacteria spores that are growing in the sponge, which is defeating the purpose of the sponge to begin with. Try an undergravel filter to clean whats in the gravel and a powerhead or biowheel filter to get the stuff up top. Also, get a hardy fish breed like danios or platies to help cycle the water faster. I have a 55 gal. tank and it took 90 days before I would put anything big in the tank. If you are keeping gold fish that is your problem - they are dirty fish. I would suggest getting something different if you don't want to consistently clean and clean the tank.
How often do i clean and change my filter in my?
fresh water aquarium. Also, i have heard good bacteria needs to build up on the filter but won't cleaning and changing the filter ruin all that good bacteria build up?How often do i clean and change my filter in my?A filter cleaning once a month is probably enough, unless the bioload is heavy.
Some filters have more than one cartridge, and I recommend getting at least two or even three cartridges/media such as a foam layer and/or biomedia if your filter only has one cartridge. Tetra/Whisper sells bio bags which allow you to use whatever media you prefer. Only clean one of the cartridges/media at a time, and use the aquarium water when you make a partial change to wash the cartridge/media. Rotate the cleanings of the media so each retains a good culture of beneficial bacteria.
Good luck,
DavidHow often do i clean and change my filter in my?I recommend changing 50% of the water at least once a week.
The filter should have at least part that you don't change, so you preserve a lot of the good bacteria. In a well-established tank, these bacteria are also on the surfaces of your aquarium glass, gravel, tank ornaments, plants, and so forth.
I only change filter cartridges when they get clogged enough that water doesn't flow through them well, and rinsing them with fresh water doesn't unclog them.
Some filters have more than one cartridge, and I recommend getting at least two or even three cartridges/media such as a foam layer and/or biomedia if your filter only has one cartridge. Tetra/Whisper sells bio bags which allow you to use whatever media you prefer. Only clean one of the cartridges/media at a time, and use the aquarium water when you make a partial change to wash the cartridge/media. Rotate the cleanings of the media so each retains a good culture of beneficial bacteria.
Good luck,
DavidHow often do i clean and change my filter in my?I recommend changing 50% of the water at least once a week.
The filter should have at least part that you don't change, so you preserve a lot of the good bacteria. In a well-established tank, these bacteria are also on the surfaces of your aquarium glass, gravel, tank ornaments, plants, and so forth.
I only change filter cartridges when they get clogged enough that water doesn't flow through them well, and rinsing them with fresh water doesn't unclog them.
How do I change the fish tank filter?
Hello everybody
Someone knows which is the best way to change the filter to the fish tank? without killing or loosing the %26quot;good%26quot; bacteria? or damaging the water parameters?
Any answer will be highly appreciated!How do I change the fish tank filter?You need to clone new media alongside old media for a few weeks before you can throw the old media away, this transfers that good bacteria to the new media and avoids throwing the tank back into the nitrogen cycle.
See if you can squeeze in the new sponges in the casing with the old.How do I change the fish tank filter?The filter cartridges should be rinsed out every week and then switched with new ones every month.How do I change the fish tank filter?it depends on what type of filter you have. if you have a filter which gives you different chambers for media ie; ceramic beads, foam, carbon etc, then i recommend you only replace one media at a time. ie; one week, remove the carbon, in two weeks, remove the ceramic beads etc. if you have a filter which has those horrid cartridges that are just floss filled with carbon...well, you dont have much option other then to change it all at once. in this case make sure you do not disturb or clean out the bacteria that is in the filter itself.
Someone knows which is the best way to change the filter to the fish tank? without killing or loosing the %26quot;good%26quot; bacteria? or damaging the water parameters?
Any answer will be highly appreciated!How do I change the fish tank filter?You need to clone new media alongside old media for a few weeks before you can throw the old media away, this transfers that good bacteria to the new media and avoids throwing the tank back into the nitrogen cycle.
See if you can squeeze in the new sponges in the casing with the old.How do I change the fish tank filter?The filter cartridges should be rinsed out every week and then switched with new ones every month.How do I change the fish tank filter?it depends on what type of filter you have. if you have a filter which gives you different chambers for media ie; ceramic beads, foam, carbon etc, then i recommend you only replace one media at a time. ie; one week, remove the carbon, in two weeks, remove the ceramic beads etc. if you have a filter which has those horrid cartridges that are just floss filled with carbon...well, you dont have much option other then to change it all at once. in this case make sure you do not disturb or clean out the bacteria that is in the filter itself.
Why do the plants and accessories in my freshwater aquarium keep turning brown and how do I stop this?
We have a 10-gallon freshwater aquarium that has been set up for over 2 years. We have had the same 4 fish in there for
at least 1 year. I've noticed in the past 2 to 3 months that the
(fake) plants and other accessories keep turning brown. When
I do a gravel sweep/partial water change/filter change, I also
take the plants and other items out to clean because they look
disgusting. I'm wondering if anyone knows what this is or what
is causing it. I test my water and everything seems to be fine.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!Why do the plants and accessories in my freshwater aquarium keep turning brown and how do I stop this?Sounds like diatoms/brown algae. Here's an article that explains it a bit and causes of it, as well as ways to treat it:
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/mainte
.Why do the plants and accessories in my freshwater aquarium keep turning brown and how do I stop this?You should take a water sample in to be tested. Well water high in iron will cause that yet, so will a fungus. Both can be treated but with different chemicals. You can also try putting in 2-3 tablespoons of non-iodized salt with every water change. This helps stabilize your water. It will also make your fish have more color. And no, a little salt will not hurt them. Good Luckpink hair advice from vegan
at least 1 year. I've noticed in the past 2 to 3 months that the
(fake) plants and other accessories keep turning brown. When
I do a gravel sweep/partial water change/filter change, I also
take the plants and other items out to clean because they look
disgusting. I'm wondering if anyone knows what this is or what
is causing it. I test my water and everything seems to be fine.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!Why do the plants and accessories in my freshwater aquarium keep turning brown and how do I stop this?Sounds like diatoms/brown algae. Here's an article that explains it a bit and causes of it, as well as ways to treat it:
http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/mainte
.Why do the plants and accessories in my freshwater aquarium keep turning brown and how do I stop this?You should take a water sample in to be tested. Well water high in iron will cause that yet, so will a fungus. Both can be treated but with different chemicals. You can also try putting in 2-3 tablespoons of non-iodized salt with every water change. This helps stabilize your water. It will also make your fish have more color. And no, a little salt will not hurt them. Good Luck
I did a 50% water change. When will my water clear up?
I was treating my tank yesterday and had to do a 50% water change and the water is all whitish and cloudy now. Do I have to leave it to filter through again until it clears up? How long until the water clears again? Why did it go all murky? It is a 70gal tank with two 70gal filters and live plantsI did a 50% water change. When will my water clear up?Does it have sand in the bottom? If your filters are doing their jobs, it should clear up in a hour or so unless this is a new tank.
Large water changes usually aren't that good, multiple smaller ones in the same day are better if you have a really bad water quality reading.
(like do a 20%, wait a few hours, then do another 20% and so on)I did a 50% water change. When will my water clear up?I maintain aquariums professionally, and due to being paid by the hour, I cannot take ALL day to maintain one aquarium. A normal freshwater service from my company consists of a 50-70% water changed depending on the water test results.
After a water change, it may take up to 4 hours for your aquarium to clear depending on the performance of your filtration.
Try adding carbon to the filter to help clear water.
If my help has been useful to you, please visit my blog dedicated to the marine aquarium hobby, news, and products.
www.reef-daily.com
Large water changes usually aren't that good, multiple smaller ones in the same day are better if you have a really bad water quality reading.
(like do a 20%, wait a few hours, then do another 20% and so on)I did a 50% water change. When will my water clear up?I maintain aquariums professionally, and due to being paid by the hour, I cannot take ALL day to maintain one aquarium. A normal freshwater service from my company consists of a 50-70% water changed depending on the water test results.
After a water change, it may take up to 4 hours for your aquarium to clear depending on the performance of your filtration.
Try adding carbon to the filter to help clear water.
If my help has been useful to you, please visit my blog dedicated to the marine aquarium hobby, news, and products.
www.reef-daily.com
How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?
In my 40 gallon aquarium I have, 4 angelfish (2%26quot;), and 1 gouramis (2 and a half inches).
It has a 50 gallon filter on it.
Also, I have a 30 gallon aquarium with 7 fancy guppies (2 males 5 females). With a normal 30 gallon filter. How often should I change the water on that? If I added another filter would it help me from not changing the water so much?
Thanks, and sorry for all the questions I just want to make my fish the healthiest they can be.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?get a test kit... change the water as often as needed to keep the nitrate below 40ppm.
generally it's about 25% once a week using a gravel siphon, but it varies depending on stocking and filtration, so as I said testing you water to figure out exactly when you should be changing and how much you should change would be a good idea.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?Change at least 50% of the water at least once a week. That's true for all your tanks.
This won't shock the fish as long as the new water is close to the same temperature as the old water. Dirty water is the main stresser of aquarium fish.
Adding a new filter or a bigger filter does not let you skip water changes. A well-functioning filter processes ammonia into nitrite and ultimately into nitrate. Nitrate is significantly less poisonous than ammonia or nitrite, but nitrate is still toxic if the levels are high enough. Fish also produce various hormones and peramones, including some that inhibit growth, that should be removed from the water, or at least greatly diluted through water changes.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?The fish you have in your tanks are particulary dirty fish. I do a 10-20% weekly than a 50% roughly every 6 weeks. Your tanks are smaller aquariums so to accomplish a 10-20% change weekly will be a fairly fast and easy process. A one bucket job. I tend to have more filtration than recommended and seem to have more success in keeping healthy fish than some of my friends, but I really attribute it to just supplying them with some clean water weekly. It seems to keep the aggression and stress away more as well.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?You vacuum out the bottom quarter of any tank every 2-3 weeks. You should never change more than half the water in one water change. I just use a little cheap-o vaccum that I use and I just siphon to start the water flow. After you change the water you should use some type of conditioning chemical designed to ready tap water for fish. Adding filters may make the water appear to be cleaner, but it will be unhealthy because fish waste settles at the bottom. Keep the Ph balance at around 7.0 and check ammonia levels. That will encourage healthy fish and breeding. Watch out for those guppies. They breed very fast, but you have a huge tank for 7 guppies.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?i ussualy change the water as it evaporates. so that over a period of a month it has fresh waterHow often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?its best to gravel vac , and change 25% of water once a week, wspecialy with angels, who are large dirty fish that require very clean water, more filtration is great, but angels can not handle too much current, 4 angels in 40 gallons is gonna be quite a lot of mess to keep up with. I had 2 angels in a 55 gallon with a 70 gallon filter and it still wasnt really enough, thats why larger tanks are recomended for large angel fish. if you dont already have one, i would buy a python gravel vacuum. it reduces the time spent cleaning from an hour to like 10 minutes, and no water on the floor.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?I have a 40-gallon tank with four comet goldfish and a pleco in it... Unlike you, though, I have a 55-gallon filter and another 10-gallon filter to make sure the water is particularly clean, because a while back I had a nitrite scare and it inspired me to over-clean my fish's water. :)
I still change about 25% or so of the water once weekly if I can, or once every two weeks if for some reason I'm too busy to get to them when I should... I don't even have a gravel vaccuum and this has been working fine for me for about a year and a half now. Hope this helps!
It has a 50 gallon filter on it.
Also, I have a 30 gallon aquarium with 7 fancy guppies (2 males 5 females). With a normal 30 gallon filter. How often should I change the water on that? If I added another filter would it help me from not changing the water so much?
Thanks, and sorry for all the questions I just want to make my fish the healthiest they can be.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?get a test kit... change the water as often as needed to keep the nitrate below 40ppm.
generally it's about 25% once a week using a gravel siphon, but it varies depending on stocking and filtration, so as I said testing you water to figure out exactly when you should be changing and how much you should change would be a good idea.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?Change at least 50% of the water at least once a week. That's true for all your tanks.
This won't shock the fish as long as the new water is close to the same temperature as the old water. Dirty water is the main stresser of aquarium fish.
Adding a new filter or a bigger filter does not let you skip water changes. A well-functioning filter processes ammonia into nitrite and ultimately into nitrate. Nitrate is significantly less poisonous than ammonia or nitrite, but nitrate is still toxic if the levels are high enough. Fish also produce various hormones and peramones, including some that inhibit growth, that should be removed from the water, or at least greatly diluted through water changes.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?The fish you have in your tanks are particulary dirty fish. I do a 10-20% weekly than a 50% roughly every 6 weeks. Your tanks are smaller aquariums so to accomplish a 10-20% change weekly will be a fairly fast and easy process. A one bucket job. I tend to have more filtration than recommended and seem to have more success in keeping healthy fish than some of my friends, but I really attribute it to just supplying them with some clean water weekly. It seems to keep the aggression and stress away more as well.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?You vacuum out the bottom quarter of any tank every 2-3 weeks. You should never change more than half the water in one water change. I just use a little cheap-o vaccum that I use and I just siphon to start the water flow. After you change the water you should use some type of conditioning chemical designed to ready tap water for fish. Adding filters may make the water appear to be cleaner, but it will be unhealthy because fish waste settles at the bottom. Keep the Ph balance at around 7.0 and check ammonia levels. That will encourage healthy fish and breeding. Watch out for those guppies. They breed very fast, but you have a huge tank for 7 guppies.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?i ussualy change the water as it evaporates. so that over a period of a month it has fresh waterHow often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?its best to gravel vac , and change 25% of water once a week, wspecialy with angels, who are large dirty fish that require very clean water, more filtration is great, but angels can not handle too much current, 4 angels in 40 gallons is gonna be quite a lot of mess to keep up with. I had 2 angels in a 55 gallon with a 70 gallon filter and it still wasnt really enough, thats why larger tanks are recomended for large angel fish. if you dont already have one, i would buy a python gravel vacuum. it reduces the time spent cleaning from an hour to like 10 minutes, and no water on the floor.How often should I change the water in my 40 gallon aquarium?I have a 40-gallon tank with four comet goldfish and a pleco in it... Unlike you, though, I have a 55-gallon filter and another 10-gallon filter to make sure the water is particularly clean, because a while back I had a nitrite scare and it inspired me to over-clean my fish's water. :)
I still change about 25% or so of the water once weekly if I can, or once every two weeks if for some reason I'm too busy to get to them when I should... I don't even have a gravel vaccuum and this has been working fine for me for about a year and a half now. Hope this helps!
How do I clean my Top Fin 10?
I have a Top Fin 10 filter in my turtle and fish tank. I do regular filter changes, but my question is how do I clean the intake tube? It seems that even with the filter changes, the water stream has slowed to a crawl, and there's a lot of algae built up on the exterior of the intake tube. Will cleaning the intake tube help this, and if so, how do I go about doing it?How do I clean my Top Fin 10?Seeing as how no one has answered your question yet, I thought I'd give ya this link. Its a forum that talks about Top Fins... YOu might wanna read through it to see if anyone has the info youre looking for, or sign up and ask.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/equipm
Good luckHow do I clean my Top Fin 10?i just bought that filter, how does it do with your turtles(im going to get some for my aquarium)
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How often should I do water changes?
I prepare and treat the water leave it to stand for at least 24hrs, then take 10% out and clean the filter sponge etc but after about 5 to 6 days its clouding up again surely I don't need to change the water so frequently. My tank is an Aqua 40 with a pump and filter that sticks to the side of the tank if that helps. Just done a water change and tank looks crystal clear but for how long?How often should I do water changes?After 30 years of aquarium experience I would say that you have a fairly new tank or you are overfeeding. New tanks cloud up because they have no beneficial bacteria to eat the waste. If you over feed the same thing happens because there is not enough bacteria to eat the extra food. Contrary to popular belief aquariums need some waste in them to function as ponds and that takes time to build up this balence. When I set up a new tank I let it run for 1 month without putting fish in it just to let it settle. After that, for the first year I add cheap fish because the tank still is 'new' and chances are they will die. After the first year there now is a sort of balance so you could try to start growing easy to grow plants and adding other harder to keep fish. A tank really is not settled until after the second year. It is good to change 10-15% of the water every 90 days but water changes are overrated. I have an AQ that has had only up to 20% of the water changed every 3 months and it has been going for 15 years. Water problems come from people not understanding how to upkeep their aquariums (overfeeding, overcrowding, non-removal of excess waste, lack of adequate filtration, ect) rather than being a necessity. I also found that every tank is different, some fish do great in some of my tanks and other fish do great in others, same for plants.How often should I do water changes?i got fish as well and change 10% of the water every two weeks and clean out the filter that's what the man at the shop saidHow often should I do water changes?I believe you should change it weekly!How often should I do water changes?you might want to get a better fiter it should not clound up like that get a extra one thats under the stones you shouldnt have to change the water for a few monthsHow often should I do water changes?Once a month, 50/50 water change taking the water off the bottom of the tank with a special tool. It looks like a water bottle with the bottom cut off attached to a hose. When you start draining the water into a bucket, you push this tool down into the gravel and it churns the gravel and removes fecal and food particles without sucking up your gravel. By taking the water off the bottom of the tank, you are removing the most nitrites and nitrates in the tank since this is where they reside. Try it... it will work!How often should I do water changes?if you leave the light on all the time that makes water cloudy only use lite 4 no more then 2 hours at night timeHow often should I do water changes?put marble rocks at the bottom it will helpHow often should I do water changes?i do a 25% water change as i have 2 very big walking catfish ( Meat Eaters ) and are very messy....my tank is 6x6x2 feet.
But for you 10% every week with water conditioner would be just fine , Clean your sponge filter out every month in old tank water NOT water form the tap .
Some tanks can take weeks to settle down , Leave yours for a week with everything turned up ....pumps / filters / heater etc..
the water will clear in time .... dont rush it... then do a water test and see how things are going ..How often should I do water changes?cloudy is because the are no bacteria.. can go and buy bacteria in pet shop or get some old filther sponge from aqua frens, and put into ur filter and run few days, the cloudiness will gone..
at this moment (i mean until the water get clear), then only change half of water, wait one more day, then you can bring fish home ~~!!
oh a note here, don take out or wash sponge this time, let the bactiria get active through out ur filter....How often should I do water changes?a least once a week maybe even two times a weekHow often should I do water changes?every 15 days. take half of the water in the tank, put more water in, turn the filter on, leave it on for at least 10 hours for best results, add water clear tablets,aqua safe, and one of those liquids that clear cloudy water and PRESTO it's clear!How often should I do water changes?only put about 1-2 fish in and try that if it doesn't work ask someone at a petstoreHow often should I do water changes?about every two weeks or soHow often should I do water changes?I have a 20 gallon fish tank, and I usually change about 5 gallons of it every 4-5 days....it seems to keep it clean and clearHow often should I do water changes?The frequency of water changes depends primarily on rate of nitrate accumulation in your tank. The type and quantity of fish also plays a large role as does tank size. Also certain fish are messy or produce more waste than other fish.
A fully stocked tank with messy fish (example 10gal with a trio of gold fish in it) will need more frequent and larger water changes than a lightly stocked tank (example, a 180-gal with a dozen neon tetras).
Also some fish are more tolerant of poor water conditions and can exist in tanks with few water changes, while others require prestine water conditions and large frequent water changes are required (discus, rams, frontosa, etc).
25% weekly is a good interval to practice. Basically you want to keep nitrates below 40ppm. Depending on your tank size and fish, 10% weekly might be adequate, or maybe 30% three times a week, each tank is different.
When washing filter sponges and other media, always do so in dechlorinated water so you don't wipe out your beneficial bacteria colony.How often should I do water changes?once a weekHow often should I do water changes?maybe the sponge in the pump needs cleaning or u need a new one i do mine every 2 weeks take a quarter of the water out and top back up again, or maybe your pump is not big enough for the tank so it cant cope or you have too many fish in it.
But for you 10% every week with water conditioner would be just fine , Clean your sponge filter out every month in old tank water NOT water form the tap .
Some tanks can take weeks to settle down , Leave yours for a week with everything turned up ....pumps / filters / heater etc..
the water will clear in time .... dont rush it... then do a water test and see how things are going ..How often should I do water changes?cloudy is because the are no bacteria.. can go and buy bacteria in pet shop or get some old filther sponge from aqua frens, and put into ur filter and run few days, the cloudiness will gone..
at this moment (i mean until the water get clear), then only change half of water, wait one more day, then you can bring fish home ~~!!
oh a note here, don take out or wash sponge this time, let the bactiria get active through out ur filter....How often should I do water changes?a least once a week maybe even two times a weekHow often should I do water changes?every 15 days. take half of the water in the tank, put more water in, turn the filter on, leave it on for at least 10 hours for best results, add water clear tablets,aqua safe, and one of those liquids that clear cloudy water and PRESTO it's clear!How often should I do water changes?only put about 1-2 fish in and try that if it doesn't work ask someone at a petstoreHow often should I do water changes?about every two weeks or soHow often should I do water changes?I have a 20 gallon fish tank, and I usually change about 5 gallons of it every 4-5 days....it seems to keep it clean and clearHow often should I do water changes?The frequency of water changes depends primarily on rate of nitrate accumulation in your tank. The type and quantity of fish also plays a large role as does tank size. Also certain fish are messy or produce more waste than other fish.
A fully stocked tank with messy fish (example 10gal with a trio of gold fish in it) will need more frequent and larger water changes than a lightly stocked tank (example, a 180-gal with a dozen neon tetras).
Also some fish are more tolerant of poor water conditions and can exist in tanks with few water changes, while others require prestine water conditions and large frequent water changes are required (discus, rams, frontosa, etc).
25% weekly is a good interval to practice. Basically you want to keep nitrates below 40ppm. Depending on your tank size and fish, 10% weekly might be adequate, or maybe 30% three times a week, each tank is different.
When washing filter sponges and other media, always do so in dechlorinated water so you don't wipe out your beneficial bacteria colony.How often should I do water changes?once a weekHow often should I do water changes?maybe the sponge in the pump needs cleaning or u need a new one i do mine every 2 weeks take a quarter of the water out and top back up again, or maybe your pump is not big enough for the tank so it cant cope or you have too many fish in it.
Saltwater tank done cycled but my fish died n i left it for 5months,can still use the water?help?
i want to know if i can still use the water by doing i water change n clean it n lleaving the filter on, my tank is a 20 gallon n i have crust coral , please if u done it before let mde knw how i could do this.Saltwater tank done cycled but my fish died n i left it for 5months,can still use the water?help?Before you blame the problems on yourself, make sure you determine why your fish died. You may think it may have been the quality of the water, but the fish could have been stressed at the petshop or could have already been ill.
I have been in the saltwater hobby nearly a decade and the water cycle hasn't been as big an issue for fish-only setups, which is what you appear to have. I have been able to keep fish alive in setups established just 48hrs. When you do this, you want to minimize bio load in the delicate ecosystem, so keep the following in mind...
1. Ensure you have beneficial bacteria in your system, either through live rock or live sand.
2. While the water params are important, I have gotten away with simply checking the temperature and salinty. For me, the targets are 78-79 degrees and .024 salinity.
3. Ensure a slow acclimation and keep the the aquariums lights off or to a minimal for the first few hours.
4. Make sure there are places for your fish to hide when it finds its home...rocks and such usually do the trick.
5. Finally, insure your system has good water circulation. If you have good water movements, the fish work less to pass water through their gills and stress less.
And for the part that isn't as much your fault, check for quality specimen. At the petshop, make sure the fish looks physically healthy and that it is active. If possible, have an employee feed the fish. I try to avoid fish that have been in captivity less then 10 days -- most saltwater fish come from the wild and are probably still acclimating to captivity, which is not specific to your aquarium.
And if worst comes to worst, try the hardiest of fish first...don't get a blue hippo tang or a lion fish or a clown trigger. Start with a damsel or two. Let the hardier, cheaper fish, break in your aquarium and prepare it for the nicer pricier ones.
Good luck and hope this helps.Saltwater tank done cycled but my fish died n i left it for 5months,can still use the water?help?if you left it alone for 5 months... is there even any water left in it? you'd need to dilute it back to a regular SG and hoppe and pray that the little critter in your live rock and sand didn't die..
refill the tank and wait about 2 weeks if you notice any ammonia building up add a few pounds of fresh live rock and you'll have to re-cycle your tank.. after that treat it as you would any new tankleave the hairdressers hair weave
I have been in the saltwater hobby nearly a decade and the water cycle hasn't been as big an issue for fish-only setups, which is what you appear to have. I have been able to keep fish alive in setups established just 48hrs. When you do this, you want to minimize bio load in the delicate ecosystem, so keep the following in mind...
1. Ensure you have beneficial bacteria in your system, either through live rock or live sand.
2. While the water params are important, I have gotten away with simply checking the temperature and salinty. For me, the targets are 78-79 degrees and .024 salinity.
3. Ensure a slow acclimation and keep the the aquariums lights off or to a minimal for the first few hours.
4. Make sure there are places for your fish to hide when it finds its home...rocks and such usually do the trick.
5. Finally, insure your system has good water circulation. If you have good water movements, the fish work less to pass water through their gills and stress less.
And for the part that isn't as much your fault, check for quality specimen. At the petshop, make sure the fish looks physically healthy and that it is active. If possible, have an employee feed the fish. I try to avoid fish that have been in captivity less then 10 days -- most saltwater fish come from the wild and are probably still acclimating to captivity, which is not specific to your aquarium.
And if worst comes to worst, try the hardiest of fish first...don't get a blue hippo tang or a lion fish or a clown trigger. Start with a damsel or two. Let the hardier, cheaper fish, break in your aquarium and prepare it for the nicer pricier ones.
Good luck and hope this helps.Saltwater tank done cycled but my fish died n i left it for 5months,can still use the water?help?if you left it alone for 5 months... is there even any water left in it? you'd need to dilute it back to a regular SG and hoppe and pray that the little critter in your live rock and sand didn't die..
refill the tank and wait about 2 weeks if you notice any ammonia building up add a few pounds of fresh live rock and you'll have to re-cycle your tank.. after that treat it as you would any new tank
How to change Ametek sediment filter ps-00?
I have been using Ametek sediment filter for water filtration. The model of the water filter housing is PS-00. I have bought the filter cartridge. How can I take out the used filter cartridge and mount the new one?How to change Ametek sediment filter ps-00?No.The plastic housing unscrews.Turn it counter clockwise.Housing is the long thing hanging from the top part with the red button.If it won't come by hand go to the hardware store and buy a strap wrench.You'll need it in the future anyhow.
What chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?
i have them in a 5 gallon tank. 1 male 1 female. i know, no males togather. i dont use a filter system. but i change water often. i let water sit for 24 hours before i put my fish in. because i leave the water up for 24 hours before i add fish do i have to add anything else? i had my male for 2 years and he is very healthy. this is how i have done this for 2 yearsWhat chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?you shouldn't keep a male with a female either.
i have found in general less chemicals are better. fresh water changes are better than chemicals. so in my opinion you are doing fine.
i add 1 tablespoon of dissolved aquarium salt to 5 gallons once a month. this will remove bacteria build ups in the gravel.
not much else will live in 5 gallons -- mollies get to be 4%26quot; -- way too big for 5 gallons. i have kept guppies with bettas and its not the problem everyone says it would be -- you really need about 10 gallons to keep any other fish with bettas though.What chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?there is this salt stuff that u need to put in it. once u buy it u will realize the salt thingys are very large. well all u have to do is put three salt pellets into the water. it keeps the fishy healthy, and i heard it keeps them from bieng so stressed out. haha, i was so evil to my beta, see, i didnt want to feed and clean it anymore so i stopped because i just wanted my fish to hurry up and die so i dont have to take care of it. it turned out i got in trouble, and so my mother gave it to her boss. lol. anyways, i feel really bad about it now. :( okay, and u cant put anymore fish in there, they will tear eachother apart. although i think u can put algea eaters in there. ??? look it up on google. good luck! :)What chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?Two things I noticed here. I think you're very lucky to have them in a small tank like that for such a long time. It's not just male and male Bettas that shouldn't be housed togeather, but with a male Betta, he should not be in a small tank like that with ANY Betta, so you've been pretty lucky so far.
Not having a filter, but chaning the water daily is good, but not really the best thing for them. You don't need any chemicals, I'll tell you that now. You need the stuff to dechlorinate your water, and occaisonally add a little salt for them, but thats about it. You probably sould get a small filter system, many small tanks made by Eclipse have them. Keep doing what you are doing, and count your blessings he hasn't killed the female by now. If anyone comes along saying you should add this or that for ammonia or nitrites, I'd really scrutinize that. These chemicals are not worth what you pay for and have very limited uses in practical aquarium keeping.
JVWhat chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?Please, remove your female betta from the tank. You shouldn't be keeping a male betta with any kind of betta. I know many say that male bettas can be kept with female ones, but the truth is that they cannot, and a male should only be with a female if spawning, in which case they should only be together for a minimal amount of time. The set-up may work at first...a month, two months, whatever but one day, instinct is going to kick in and they will start ripping each other apart before you even see it coming. Please don't do this.
In terms of chemicals, the basic stuff you need is:
1. Water conditioner. This is widely available in fish stores for a pretty affordable price. By letting the water sit out for 24 hours, you are removing the chlorine in the water, but the trace metals and chloramine in the water are not removed and are harmful to your fish. Get some water conditioner (I use AquaSafe by TetraAqua) and add the recommended dosage during every water change.
2. Aquarium salt. Make sure it's made for aquariums, not table salt. Add half a teaspoonful per gallon (so two and a half teaspoons) every water change. It helps to kill bacteria in the water.
That's pretty much it. Generally, the less chemicals there are in your water, the better, but this is the bare minimum that you need. (You need not add the salt with every change if you don't want to; I just find it works well as a preventative. But the water conditioner is a must.)
i have found in general less chemicals are better. fresh water changes are better than chemicals. so in my opinion you are doing fine.
i add 1 tablespoon of dissolved aquarium salt to 5 gallons once a month. this will remove bacteria build ups in the gravel.
not much else will live in 5 gallons -- mollies get to be 4%26quot; -- way too big for 5 gallons. i have kept guppies with bettas and its not the problem everyone says it would be -- you really need about 10 gallons to keep any other fish with bettas though.What chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?there is this salt stuff that u need to put in it. once u buy it u will realize the salt thingys are very large. well all u have to do is put three salt pellets into the water. it keeps the fishy healthy, and i heard it keeps them from bieng so stressed out. haha, i was so evil to my beta, see, i didnt want to feed and clean it anymore so i stopped because i just wanted my fish to hurry up and die so i dont have to take care of it. it turned out i got in trouble, and so my mother gave it to her boss. lol. anyways, i feel really bad about it now. :( okay, and u cant put anymore fish in there, they will tear eachother apart. although i think u can put algea eaters in there. ??? look it up on google. good luck! :)What chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?Two things I noticed here. I think you're very lucky to have them in a small tank like that for such a long time. It's not just male and male Bettas that shouldn't be housed togeather, but with a male Betta, he should not be in a small tank like that with ANY Betta, so you've been pretty lucky so far.
Not having a filter, but chaning the water daily is good, but not really the best thing for them. You don't need any chemicals, I'll tell you that now. You need the stuff to dechlorinate your water, and occaisonally add a little salt for them, but thats about it. You probably sould get a small filter system, many small tanks made by Eclipse have them. Keep doing what you are doing, and count your blessings he hasn't killed the female by now. If anyone comes along saying you should add this or that for ammonia or nitrites, I'd really scrutinize that. These chemicals are not worth what you pay for and have very limited uses in practical aquarium keeping.
JVWhat chemicals do i need to keep my betas healthy?Please, remove your female betta from the tank. You shouldn't be keeping a male betta with any kind of betta. I know many say that male bettas can be kept with female ones, but the truth is that they cannot, and a male should only be with a female if spawning, in which case they should only be together for a minimal amount of time. The set-up may work at first...a month, two months, whatever but one day, instinct is going to kick in and they will start ripping each other apart before you even see it coming. Please don't do this.
In terms of chemicals, the basic stuff you need is:
1. Water conditioner. This is widely available in fish stores for a pretty affordable price. By letting the water sit out for 24 hours, you are removing the chlorine in the water, but the trace metals and chloramine in the water are not removed and are harmful to your fish. Get some water conditioner (I use AquaSafe by TetraAqua) and add the recommended dosage during every water change.
2. Aquarium salt. Make sure it's made for aquariums, not table salt. Add half a teaspoonful per gallon (so two and a half teaspoons) every water change. It helps to kill bacteria in the water.
That's pretty much it. Generally, the less chemicals there are in your water, the better, but this is the bare minimum that you need. (You need not add the salt with every change if you don't want to; I just find it works well as a preventative. But the water conditioner is a must.)
How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?
WE change the water back in early spring. They have been fine but the last couple of days, the water became murky. Changed the filter today and they are either not moving and and not eating or they are swimming like crazy. The one keeps turining on to its side and then swimming again. I found it lying side ways in my one plant. Don't wan them to dieHow do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?we need waaay more info to be of any help.
what size tank?
how many fish and what kind?
when you changed the water did you change all or some?
how long have you had the tank?
is the tank heated?How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Make sure that you are using the right kind of water. Even if they are fresh water fish, sometimes you have to buy bottled water because of the chemicals from tap water.
They may be stressed so try some of the drops that you can get at any pet store and Wal-Mart sells them also.How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Most likely your ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are bad. At least one of them. Test your water. Change 25 to 50% of the water. Then you should probably do another water change tomorrow. You need to do 25% water changes every week. Hope I helped!
edit: What is the size of tank and how many\what kinds of fish do you have.How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Even in large tanks some partial water changes need to be done on a weekly/bi-weekly schedule. Also you are probably overfeeding them a bit. What kind of fish do you have? How big a tank, things like that we need to know to help more.
what size tank?
how many fish and what kind?
when you changed the water did you change all or some?
how long have you had the tank?
is the tank heated?How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Make sure that you are using the right kind of water. Even if they are fresh water fish, sometimes you have to buy bottled water because of the chemicals from tap water.
They may be stressed so try some of the drops that you can get at any pet store and Wal-Mart sells them also.How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Most likely your ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are bad. At least one of them. Test your water. Change 25 to 50% of the water. Then you should probably do another water change tomorrow. You need to do 25% water changes every week. Hope I helped!
edit: What is the size of tank and how many\what kinds of fish do you have.How do I know what to do for my fish. They are not acting as they usually do. Need some answers?Even in large tanks some partial water changes need to be done on a weekly/bi-weekly schedule. Also you are probably overfeeding them a bit. What kind of fish do you have? How big a tank, things like that we need to know to help more.
Some betta questions?
background: 5 gallon with 3 inch betta named jaws (he's blew) got him 8 months ago. Very energetic. Seems happy. Has a filter and thermometer and heater..around 80 degrees F...
Questions.
Going out for two weeks...will he be fine if someone feeds him 1 time every three days? Maybe more frequently...?
How much of a water change should i do before i go?
Should i change my filter stuff before i go?
I have a pH tablet thing that claims it will lower or higher the pH to around 7. Not sure what the pH is..but should i use it after changing water and filter?
Anything else I should do? ty.Some betta questions?Have the person come and feed him once everyday.
Do a normal water change, I'd go with around half, maybe a day or two before you leave. Definitely change the filter before you go, do that the same day as you clean the tank. Don't mess with heater, you don't want to stress him out more, leave it around the 80 degrees. ( Ph = a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is )
I wouldn't do the Ph tablet untill after you come home and are monitoring the water parameters. Go to the store and buy a Ph testkit, and test the water. I've never used a Ph tablet so I can't tell you much about those. Don't do the tablet, until you've tested the water and seen where your Ph is. It may be fine, and you wouldn't want to use the tablet then. By the way for the Ph scale 7 is perfect you want to have your Ph anywhere close to 7. Also You don't want to bring the Ph down quickly because it could stress and kill your fish. You'd want to slowly over a week or two bring it down so your betta can adjust.
I would say nothing else, your good :]Some betta questions?you should probably feed a lil more frequentlySome betta questions?Beta fish can survive if they're left alone for 3 weeks, so I wouldn't worry. He'll do fine for the 2 weeks your gone :)
It's good that you're taking such good care of your beta! I mean wow, 5 gallons and perfect temperature! You don't need to change your filter, just do a normal partial water change and rinse your filter cartridge in the aquarium water.
Add the pH tablet if you want. A good pH level is always a good thing.
Other than that, just enjoy your outing!Some betta questions?You can get vacation tablets from your local pet store. They time release food for fish over a period of time.
I would change your filter elements, change 1/3 of the water the day before you leave, and use the pH tablet. Test the pH before you leave, and if it is not where it should be, change out another 1/3 of the water and use another treatment, like ones for tap water.Some betta questions?don't change your filter. just do a regular water change before you leaveSome betta questions?First fish can go a few days without food but if possible I would have someone come and feed every day or every other day. The three most important rules with Betta's is, water change, water change, water change! So do a 50% water change before leaving and show the person who is going to feed it how to do the 25% water changes. Yes change the filter. Never mind the pH.Some betta questions?in most pet stores, they are only feed once a week. Feeding every three days will not kill him or starve him. it's better then not being fed at all or even being overfed. Since you are only going to be gone two weeks, do about 25-50% water change, make sure the new water is properly treated, If the ph is not off, then don't mess with it. Clean the filter pad with some old tank water that you will be taking out. If you don't know what the ph is, adding something to .,lower it now could adversely affect the living conditions of the fish. You haven't had to do so before, then don't do so now. Just make sure the betta can not jump out of the tank while away. I assume you have a full tank lid and light? i would just leave the light off also and use the daylight that comes in from a window. leaving a light on while no one is around could cause a problem if it goes out or something goes wrong with it running 24/7.
Be sure the person who does fed the betta not to overfed him either. Just because he will only be getting fed every three days, does not mean you overfed when he is fed. uneaten food will foul the water faster or constipate him.
He will be fine.Some betta questions?25% water change right now... yes, right now. :-) Do another the day before you leave and change the filter cartridge. Feeding every other day is fine, every three would probably work too but better safe than sorry. Don't worry about pH. Just do another 25% change when you get back.Some betta questions?http://bettacare101.co.ccSome betta questions?Totally change the water
Buy an automatic feeder
PH is around 7.0
Completely change the filter mediaSome betta questions?bettas need 2 be fed 3 pellets every day for 6 days in a week. u should have some1 come over and change the water every week or ur betta could get sick. u should also change ur filter b4 u leave.yes u should use the tablet. thats pretty much it.favorite shampoo conditioner how to open with
Questions.
Going out for two weeks...will he be fine if someone feeds him 1 time every three days? Maybe more frequently...?
How much of a water change should i do before i go?
Should i change my filter stuff before i go?
I have a pH tablet thing that claims it will lower or higher the pH to around 7. Not sure what the pH is..but should i use it after changing water and filter?
Anything else I should do? ty.Some betta questions?Have the person come and feed him once everyday.
Do a normal water change, I'd go with around half, maybe a day or two before you leave. Definitely change the filter before you go, do that the same day as you clean the tank. Don't mess with heater, you don't want to stress him out more, leave it around the 80 degrees. ( Ph = a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is )
I wouldn't do the Ph tablet untill after you come home and are monitoring the water parameters. Go to the store and buy a Ph testkit, and test the water. I've never used a Ph tablet so I can't tell you much about those. Don't do the tablet, until you've tested the water and seen where your Ph is. It may be fine, and you wouldn't want to use the tablet then. By the way for the Ph scale 7 is perfect you want to have your Ph anywhere close to 7. Also You don't want to bring the Ph down quickly because it could stress and kill your fish. You'd want to slowly over a week or two bring it down so your betta can adjust.
I would say nothing else, your good :]Some betta questions?you should probably feed a lil more frequentlySome betta questions?Beta fish can survive if they're left alone for 3 weeks, so I wouldn't worry. He'll do fine for the 2 weeks your gone :)
It's good that you're taking such good care of your beta! I mean wow, 5 gallons and perfect temperature! You don't need to change your filter, just do a normal partial water change and rinse your filter cartridge in the aquarium water.
Add the pH tablet if you want. A good pH level is always a good thing.
Other than that, just enjoy your outing!Some betta questions?You can get vacation tablets from your local pet store. They time release food for fish over a period of time.
I would change your filter elements, change 1/3 of the water the day before you leave, and use the pH tablet. Test the pH before you leave, and if it is not where it should be, change out another 1/3 of the water and use another treatment, like ones for tap water.Some betta questions?don't change your filter. just do a regular water change before you leaveSome betta questions?First fish can go a few days without food but if possible I would have someone come and feed every day or every other day. The three most important rules with Betta's is, water change, water change, water change! So do a 50% water change before leaving and show the person who is going to feed it how to do the 25% water changes. Yes change the filter. Never mind the pH.Some betta questions?in most pet stores, they are only feed once a week. Feeding every three days will not kill him or starve him. it's better then not being fed at all or even being overfed. Since you are only going to be gone two weeks, do about 25-50% water change, make sure the new water is properly treated, If the ph is not off, then don't mess with it. Clean the filter pad with some old tank water that you will be taking out. If you don't know what the ph is, adding something to .,lower it now could adversely affect the living conditions of the fish. You haven't had to do so before, then don't do so now. Just make sure the betta can not jump out of the tank while away. I assume you have a full tank lid and light? i would just leave the light off also and use the daylight that comes in from a window. leaving a light on while no one is around could cause a problem if it goes out or something goes wrong with it running 24/7.
Be sure the person who does fed the betta not to overfed him either. Just because he will only be getting fed every three days, does not mean you overfed when he is fed. uneaten food will foul the water faster or constipate him.
He will be fine.Some betta questions?25% water change right now... yes, right now. :-) Do another the day before you leave and change the filter cartridge. Feeding every other day is fine, every three would probably work too but better safe than sorry. Don't worry about pH. Just do another 25% change when you get back.Some betta questions?http://bettacare101.co.ccSome betta questions?Totally change the water
Buy an automatic feeder
PH is around 7.0
Completely change the filter mediaSome betta questions?bettas need 2 be fed 3 pellets every day for 6 days in a week. u should have some1 come over and change the water every week or ur betta could get sick. u should also change ur filter b4 u leave.yes u should use the tablet. thats pretty much it.
Fish aquarium without filter?
I have a 40-liter fish aquarium without a filter. How many fish is recommended to keep there and how often is it necessary to change water?Fish aquarium without filter?As stated many times, get a filter. Check out the aquaclear power filters - they are very cheap, very effective, very reliable, and very easy to maintain. Filters a)get some of the crud out of the water, b) provide a base for good bacteria to grow on, c) aerate the water and provide oxygen, and d) move water around the tank to keep it fresh and the oxygen and toxins spread out and moving.
Now for your other questions:
You can't know how many fish until you know what types you want, but assuming you are going to stock your fish properly and stick to small peaceful types, then you are looking at about 9-12 fish total. A typical well rounded community might be something like : 6 neon tetras, 4 corydora catfish, and one dwarf gourami. Remember - the more fish you have, the quicker the tank gets dirty, so try not to overstock. This is with a filter.
As for water changes - it depends how much you want to put into it, and how much work the fish is worth to you. As far as I'm concerned our fish should be worth a weekly maintenance routine including a gravel vacuum, partial water change of 25%, and some algae scraping. If the fish aren't worth this effort, then you should probably invest in a decorative item for your house that doesn't involve living creatures.
In the end if you don't keep up with your maintenance the fish won't just die, but the tank will get dirtier and dirtier as time passes, the fish will stop thriving and start merely surviving, and when you do decide to bring the tank up to spec it will be that much more difficult.Fish aquarium without filter?More than likely your fish will eventually die. Get a filter. It will be less work for you and the fish will be happier. You can usually find cheap, used or new filters on ebay and craigslist.Fish aquarium without filter?Any tank will do better with some type of filter on it, and it also depends on the type of fish.
You might need a heater also if your going tropical, goldfish usually don't need a heater, I have a ten gallon tank and run a 20 to 40 gallon filter on it with no heater it usually stays room tempture.
It is good to circulate the water. Most people will tell you 1 fish per every gallon of water, of course this depends on the size of the fish also. Bettas need small areas and most do not require filters or heaters.
The water should be changed at min one a month, to start a tank you need to set it up. Fist of all you will need some rocks or sand if salt water, coral you can buy this at any pet store or pet department.
Its good to cover the bottom of the tank about 1 inch deep.
Next you will add your water this is where a filter would be helpfull becuase the circulate the water and remove chemicals in the water that harm fish. You need to leave the tank at least for 24 hours to remove chlorine in the water.
Most pet shops recommend 30 days before adding a fish.
Changing the water, when you do change the water always leave 1/4 to 1/2 of the tank water in the tank, when you add new water make sure its about the same temp.
I usually change mine once a month but I only have one fish, the miore fish you have the more often ckleaning will be required, this will be really the case with no filter system.
Try this web page:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/articleFish aquarium without filter?Filters aren't expensive. Just buy one, They are essential.Fish aquarium without filter?You need a filter. Also, get a gravel vac/siphon and heater if you don't already have one. These items are a must have.Fish aquarium without filter?I am not sure why u dont want a filter...
Just try and understand that the aquarium is a closed envoirment, like you put a human being in a enclosed room, with out any pourification you will get strained and eventually die...
You do not need any high tech filteration system and all.. Just get a couple of internal / submerged filters and that should be fine... You will be able to keep the fish alive with a frequent water change but why would you like to make your fish suffer??
I am sure that you will notice the diffrence and feel better also !!
Take care,
VoldieFish aquarium without filter?it doesnt matter what you put in there. Without a filter, whatever is in there will die anyways. you can buy a cheap filter. if you dont want a filter, then i suggest you not keep fish at all, and pick another pet.
Filters are an absolute necessity to keep quality water and filter waste.
Now for your other questions:
You can't know how many fish until you know what types you want, but assuming you are going to stock your fish properly and stick to small peaceful types, then you are looking at about 9-12 fish total. A typical well rounded community might be something like : 6 neon tetras, 4 corydora catfish, and one dwarf gourami. Remember - the more fish you have, the quicker the tank gets dirty, so try not to overstock. This is with a filter.
As for water changes - it depends how much you want to put into it, and how much work the fish is worth to you. As far as I'm concerned our fish should be worth a weekly maintenance routine including a gravel vacuum, partial water change of 25%, and some algae scraping. If the fish aren't worth this effort, then you should probably invest in a decorative item for your house that doesn't involve living creatures.
In the end if you don't keep up with your maintenance the fish won't just die, but the tank will get dirtier and dirtier as time passes, the fish will stop thriving and start merely surviving, and when you do decide to bring the tank up to spec it will be that much more difficult.Fish aquarium without filter?More than likely your fish will eventually die. Get a filter. It will be less work for you and the fish will be happier. You can usually find cheap, used or new filters on ebay and craigslist.Fish aquarium without filter?Any tank will do better with some type of filter on it, and it also depends on the type of fish.
You might need a heater also if your going tropical, goldfish usually don't need a heater, I have a ten gallon tank and run a 20 to 40 gallon filter on it with no heater it usually stays room tempture.
It is good to circulate the water. Most people will tell you 1 fish per every gallon of water, of course this depends on the size of the fish also. Bettas need small areas and most do not require filters or heaters.
The water should be changed at min one a month, to start a tank you need to set it up. Fist of all you will need some rocks or sand if salt water, coral you can buy this at any pet store or pet department.
Its good to cover the bottom of the tank about 1 inch deep.
Next you will add your water this is where a filter would be helpfull becuase the circulate the water and remove chemicals in the water that harm fish. You need to leave the tank at least for 24 hours to remove chlorine in the water.
Most pet shops recommend 30 days before adding a fish.
Changing the water, when you do change the water always leave 1/4 to 1/2 of the tank water in the tank, when you add new water make sure its about the same temp.
I usually change mine once a month but I only have one fish, the miore fish you have the more often ckleaning will be required, this will be really the case with no filter system.
Try this web page:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/articleFish aquarium without filter?Filters aren't expensive. Just buy one, They are essential.Fish aquarium without filter?You need a filter. Also, get a gravel vac/siphon and heater if you don't already have one. These items are a must have.Fish aquarium without filter?I am not sure why u dont want a filter...
Just try and understand that the aquarium is a closed envoirment, like you put a human being in a enclosed room, with out any pourification you will get strained and eventually die...
You do not need any high tech filteration system and all.. Just get a couple of internal / submerged filters and that should be fine... You will be able to keep the fish alive with a frequent water change but why would you like to make your fish suffer??
I am sure that you will notice the diffrence and feel better also !!
Take care,
VoldieFish aquarium without filter?it doesnt matter what you put in there. Without a filter, whatever is in there will die anyways. you can buy a cheap filter. if you dont want a filter, then i suggest you not keep fish at all, and pick another pet.
Filters are an absolute necessity to keep quality water and filter waste.
Why is my aquarium water orange?
I have a 35 gallon tank, with a gourami, some barbs, platies and a highfin pleco. I feed tetrafin flakes (which guarantees cleaner and clearer water) and sinking alge pellets.
I water change once a week and have a new fluval 3 filter, but my water has this nasty orange tint to it all the time.
What is it, and how can I treat it?Why is my aquarium water orange?maybe you should try changing the water twice a week. it may be the waste of the fish. it may also that you have an algae problem. plecos are good for this but some are not. also do you have driftwood in the tank. if its real driftwood you should have cured it before putting it in. a goodway would be to boil it for atleast 2 hours u will notice that it no longer stains the water. another thing if you overfeed them thismay also be the problem. good luckWhy is my aquarium water orange?Could you have iron in your tap water? If you have rusty-colored residue on your faucets, in your sinks and toilets, it would be rust from iron in the water. If that's what you have, I really don't know what to do about it but I know that good quality water conditioners do bind dissolved metals and help them be less harmful to fish. Hope this helps.
I water change once a week and have a new fluval 3 filter, but my water has this nasty orange tint to it all the time.
What is it, and how can I treat it?Why is my aquarium water orange?maybe you should try changing the water twice a week. it may be the waste of the fish. it may also that you have an algae problem. plecos are good for this but some are not. also do you have driftwood in the tank. if its real driftwood you should have cured it before putting it in. a goodway would be to boil it for atleast 2 hours u will notice that it no longer stains the water. another thing if you overfeed them thismay also be the problem. good luckWhy is my aquarium water orange?Could you have iron in your tap water? If you have rusty-colored residue on your faucets, in your sinks and toilets, it would be rust from iron in the water. If that's what you have, I really don't know what to do about it but I know that good quality water conditioners do bind dissolved metals and help them be less harmful to fish. Hope this helps.
Help on changing water in bowl..?
I have a dwarf ram, and he has multiple things wrong with him (fin rot etc) so ive seperated him into a bowl (like what youd put a betta in but more room to swim) and i have a little thing to put air in the water. However due to being no filter how often do i change the water and how much? remember this isnt permement..Help on changing water in bowl..?You should change the water by about 25% daily, and though you probably already know this, be sure to treat the water with dechlorinator.
You should change the water this frequently because this is what I would recommend with a healthy betta, and sick fish are recommended to have very frequent water changes any way. One of the best treatments for fin rot is actually frequent water changes!
Do you have any of the fish medications you can buy from pet stores? They might help your fish to recover more swiftly.
Good luck! :)Help on changing water in bowl..?I would say every week to every other week depending on how dirty the water is.Help on changing water in bowl..?I would change 10-20% every day. Make sure the new water is already dechlorinated and the same temperature as in the bowl.
Unless you are medicating the bowl, then do water changes according to the medication packaging if it has instructions for bowl medication. Most fish med labels assume you are treating a full size tank with filtration.
Do not change all of the water at a time. This will cause any beneficial bacteria that has started to develop to be wiped out and have to start again. This will only stress your fish more and cause the sickness to worsen. It will also make the chances of a temperature change for your fish higher, which will also only make it more sick.
Also, about 80 degrees is good for killing the fungus on your fish, but for everyday living for a south american cichlid like your ram is 75 to 78 degrees.
If you can move it to a 5 or 10 gallon tank, I would recommend doing so and treating there. Use some of the water from your main tank to help with a beneficial bacteria starter. It will also be helpful because you can use a better temperature regulator and a filter as well. Take any activated carbon out of the filter if you are using medication so that it stays potent in the water.Help on changing water in bowl..?Once a week. Get a brush for any algae or gunk, and then a good net to get any crap out also.Help on changing water in bowl..?I would never put a betta or any fish into a bowl, nor would anyone that knows the first thing about fishkeeping. Bowls are inappropriate, inhumane and deadly regardless of them being only %26quot;temporary%26quot;. Your fish would be best off in a clean 5 gallon bucket, plastic tub or clean rubbish bin than in a bowl.
If your bowl is the typical teeny container holding 3 gallons or less, change 100% of the water every day. How are you keeping the temperature regulated? Your fish is tropical and needs temps in the 78F - 82F range.
You really need to get to a local mass retailer and purchase a tank asap!!
EDIT: Beneficial bacteria is irrellevant when dealing with tiny containers such as bowls. The FACT that it is impossible to establish a bio-filter in a bowl is only of about a hundred reasons why no fish should be kept in a bowl.
EDIT 2: A bowl is basically a toilet. The fish is living, breathing and eating in it's own excrement. This waste quickly turns into lethal ammonia which is exactly why daily 100% water changes are a MUST when dealing with fish stuffed in toilets, I mean bowls......
Debunking the Bowl Myth:
http://www99.epinions.com/content_318561
While the article relates specifically to goldfish, the rationale applies to ALL fish.
You should change the water this frequently because this is what I would recommend with a healthy betta, and sick fish are recommended to have very frequent water changes any way. One of the best treatments for fin rot is actually frequent water changes!
Do you have any of the fish medications you can buy from pet stores? They might help your fish to recover more swiftly.
Good luck! :)Help on changing water in bowl..?I would say every week to every other week depending on how dirty the water is.Help on changing water in bowl..?I would change 10-20% every day. Make sure the new water is already dechlorinated and the same temperature as in the bowl.
Unless you are medicating the bowl, then do water changes according to the medication packaging if it has instructions for bowl medication. Most fish med labels assume you are treating a full size tank with filtration.
Do not change all of the water at a time. This will cause any beneficial bacteria that has started to develop to be wiped out and have to start again. This will only stress your fish more and cause the sickness to worsen. It will also make the chances of a temperature change for your fish higher, which will also only make it more sick.
Also, about 80 degrees is good for killing the fungus on your fish, but for everyday living for a south american cichlid like your ram is 75 to 78 degrees.
If you can move it to a 5 or 10 gallon tank, I would recommend doing so and treating there. Use some of the water from your main tank to help with a beneficial bacteria starter. It will also be helpful because you can use a better temperature regulator and a filter as well. Take any activated carbon out of the filter if you are using medication so that it stays potent in the water.Help on changing water in bowl..?Once a week. Get a brush for any algae or gunk, and then a good net to get any crap out also.Help on changing water in bowl..?I would never put a betta or any fish into a bowl, nor would anyone that knows the first thing about fishkeeping. Bowls are inappropriate, inhumane and deadly regardless of them being only %26quot;temporary%26quot;. Your fish would be best off in a clean 5 gallon bucket, plastic tub or clean rubbish bin than in a bowl.
If your bowl is the typical teeny container holding 3 gallons or less, change 100% of the water every day. How are you keeping the temperature regulated? Your fish is tropical and needs temps in the 78F - 82F range.
You really need to get to a local mass retailer and purchase a tank asap!!
EDIT: Beneficial bacteria is irrellevant when dealing with tiny containers such as bowls. The FACT that it is impossible to establish a bio-filter in a bowl is only of about a hundred reasons why no fish should be kept in a bowl.
EDIT 2: A bowl is basically a toilet. The fish is living, breathing and eating in it's own excrement. This waste quickly turns into lethal ammonia which is exactly why daily 100% water changes are a MUST when dealing with fish stuffed in toilets, I mean bowls......
Debunking the Bowl Myth:
http://www99.epinions.com/content_318561
While the article relates specifically to goldfish, the rationale applies to ALL fish.
How do I properly perform a partial water change?
At first, I had my new Betta and Tetras (2 of them) in a bowl (for a couple days) then I went to the store and upgraded to a much bigger looking 1 gallon tank with everything they need. They seem really happy but I have two problems:
1. Ever since the change my Betta seems VERY happy, but he's started chasing the tetras. He doesn't bite them, but the Tetras have started backing into corners and hiding. In the bowl, the Betta would only eat his pellets, but now he eats the Tetras flakes as well. Is this because he is more comfortable and is getting territorial?
2. When I've asked previous questions, people told me that without a filter, I'd have to change the water alot more often, but now that I have one I should only have to do a partial water change once a week. I've always done a full water change so how do I do a partial one?How do I properly perform a partial water change?Bettas can be very territorial and aggressive, since he is acting this way, you need to separate the tetras from the betta right away or he is going to kill them.
Get the tetras a 10 gallon minimum, they need more room to swim.
In a 1 gallon tank, filter or not, you still need to change all the water every day or two. Its just too small to expect it to stay clean. I suggest upgrading your tank, and NOT listening to the people who work in pet stores (they don't care if your fish die, because then you have to buy more.) Look up on the internet how to properly set up and care for the fish you want to have. Good luck!
1. Ever since the change my Betta seems VERY happy, but he's started chasing the tetras. He doesn't bite them, but the Tetras have started backing into corners and hiding. In the bowl, the Betta would only eat his pellets, but now he eats the Tetras flakes as well. Is this because he is more comfortable and is getting territorial?
2. When I've asked previous questions, people told me that without a filter, I'd have to change the water alot more often, but now that I have one I should only have to do a partial water change once a week. I've always done a full water change so how do I do a partial one?How do I properly perform a partial water change?Bettas can be very territorial and aggressive, since he is acting this way, you need to separate the tetras from the betta right away or he is going to kill them.
Get the tetras a 10 gallon minimum, they need more room to swim.
In a 1 gallon tank, filter or not, you still need to change all the water every day or two. Its just too small to expect it to stay clean. I suggest upgrading your tank, and NOT listening to the people who work in pet stores (they don't care if your fish die, because then you have to buy more.) Look up on the internet how to properly set up and care for the fish you want to have. Good luck!
First tank clean and water change instructions.?
I have got to do my first tank clean and water change, below is how I was going to do it. Could you please tell me if I am doing anything wrong or missing anything out.
Turn off the heater and filter
Get a large bucket and aquarium gravel vacuum and vacuum the gravel and take out 20% of the water.
Rinse out the filter cartridges in the tank water I have just removed.
Use an algae scrubber to remove algae from the sides of the tank and from tank decorations.
Refill the tank with lukewarm tap water up to the fill line and add aqua plus to remove chlorine and chloramine.
Turn the heater and filtration system back on, and check back in an hour to make sure everything is running properly.First tank clean and water change instructions.?Do what you said but change/rinse filters after tank settles out, sounds like your on it. I never clean my tank decorations got a siamese algae eater if you have them watch out you dont suck them suckers up with your vacuumFirst tank clean and water change instructions.?Yup, that is fine. How long has this tank been running? If you just started it, you do not need to wash them. Also, I would only wash one of them at a time. Like this week do the one and the next week the other cartridge. You do not want to kill all of the bacteria and make your tank cycle again. Hope I helped!First tank clean and water change instructions.?Sounds like you've got pretty-much everything covered... I'd just suggest putting the %26quot;new%26quot; water in a clean bucket first, and adding your chemicals to remove chlorine, etc. in the bucket. You can also put the water in the bucket a day or two in advance, which helps the chlorine evaporate naturally. As long as the water is room temperature, you don't have to worry about it... just add it slowly (poor slowly).
Also, I might use the algae scrubber a day in advance as well, as much of the scraped algae will float to the bottom, which then you can vacuum up.First tank clean and water change instructions.?I would only do one thing a bit different. since this is a partial water change, I would pre treat the water. You don't say what size tank. if it's a huge tank, then just tank one bucket full of water and treat it and let sit for a little while. If its a small tank, I would have containers et aside for water changes ad age all the water i could. I did this for my smaller tanks. it's really better to treat some of the water outside the tank and let the water age a bit. With larger tanks that's a bit harder to do because of the amount of water. When i had to transport loads of water for shows, i purchased green containers sold for campers desigend just for water . They look like a large gas can but are green in color. That way i knew only water would ever be in there.
In fact, todays water changing day at my house! I have three 2.5 gallon tanks for my bettas and I use water jugs to hold their water..each jug has the fishes name on it. anal, isn't it? LOL
You've got a good start on this. Keep it up!
Good luck and enjoy your fish!First tank clean and water change instructions.?You're making it a little too complicated.
Here's how I maintain my 30 gallon rig.
Using a gravel vacuum siphon, I remove 25% of the water. While doing that, I take and vacuum about 25% of the gravel by hitting it in random spots (you don't want to get too aggressive in cleaning the gravel, as a goodly amount of the beneficial bacteria lives there.
Then in your case, I'd add the water treatment chemicals to the water BEFORE you put it back into the tank. And instead of lukewarm, I'd try to feel the water you're dumping and try to get the temp to match. You don't need a thermometer and super precision, but get it close.
Using the algae scrubber is fine, but I'd not rinse out the filter media too much, the filter is where the majority of the bacteria live and there is where you get the vast majority of your biological filtration. Killing this filter and you're starting from scratch.
Normally I leave the filter alone until it's time to replace it. You might want to invest in a filter system (like the Fluval or the Aquaclear series) that have the special beads that allow the bacteria to grow in. That way all you have to do is change the charcoal and rinse the filter. The beads keep the bacteria and you're not starting the filter from scratch every time you're changing the filters.
Hope this helpsvb fungical infection skin
Turn off the heater and filter
Get a large bucket and aquarium gravel vacuum and vacuum the gravel and take out 20% of the water.
Rinse out the filter cartridges in the tank water I have just removed.
Use an algae scrubber to remove algae from the sides of the tank and from tank decorations.
Refill the tank with lukewarm tap water up to the fill line and add aqua plus to remove chlorine and chloramine.
Turn the heater and filtration system back on, and check back in an hour to make sure everything is running properly.First tank clean and water change instructions.?Do what you said but change/rinse filters after tank settles out, sounds like your on it. I never clean my tank decorations got a siamese algae eater if you have them watch out you dont suck them suckers up with your vacuumFirst tank clean and water change instructions.?Yup, that is fine. How long has this tank been running? If you just started it, you do not need to wash them. Also, I would only wash one of them at a time. Like this week do the one and the next week the other cartridge. You do not want to kill all of the bacteria and make your tank cycle again. Hope I helped!First tank clean and water change instructions.?Sounds like you've got pretty-much everything covered... I'd just suggest putting the %26quot;new%26quot; water in a clean bucket first, and adding your chemicals to remove chlorine, etc. in the bucket. You can also put the water in the bucket a day or two in advance, which helps the chlorine evaporate naturally. As long as the water is room temperature, you don't have to worry about it... just add it slowly (poor slowly).
Also, I might use the algae scrubber a day in advance as well, as much of the scraped algae will float to the bottom, which then you can vacuum up.First tank clean and water change instructions.?I would only do one thing a bit different. since this is a partial water change, I would pre treat the water. You don't say what size tank. if it's a huge tank, then just tank one bucket full of water and treat it and let sit for a little while. If its a small tank, I would have containers et aside for water changes ad age all the water i could. I did this for my smaller tanks. it's really better to treat some of the water outside the tank and let the water age a bit. With larger tanks that's a bit harder to do because of the amount of water. When i had to transport loads of water for shows, i purchased green containers sold for campers desigend just for water . They look like a large gas can but are green in color. That way i knew only water would ever be in there.
In fact, todays water changing day at my house! I have three 2.5 gallon tanks for my bettas and I use water jugs to hold their water..each jug has the fishes name on it. anal, isn't it? LOL
You've got a good start on this. Keep it up!
Good luck and enjoy your fish!First tank clean and water change instructions.?You're making it a little too complicated.
Here's how I maintain my 30 gallon rig.
Using a gravel vacuum siphon, I remove 25% of the water. While doing that, I take and vacuum about 25% of the gravel by hitting it in random spots (you don't want to get too aggressive in cleaning the gravel, as a goodly amount of the beneficial bacteria lives there.
Then in your case, I'd add the water treatment chemicals to the water BEFORE you put it back into the tank. And instead of lukewarm, I'd try to feel the water you're dumping and try to get the temp to match. You don't need a thermometer and super precision, but get it close.
Using the algae scrubber is fine, but I'd not rinse out the filter media too much, the filter is where the majority of the bacteria live and there is where you get the vast majority of your biological filtration. Killing this filter and you're starting from scratch.
Normally I leave the filter alone until it's time to replace it. You might want to invest in a filter system (like the Fluval or the Aquaclear series) that have the special beads that allow the bacteria to grow in. That way all you have to do is change the charcoal and rinse the filter. The beads keep the bacteria and you're not starting the filter from scratch every time you're changing the filters.
Hope this helps
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