We bought our goldfish and tank aquarium the same day, we are filtering the tank for the fish?

Filed under aquarium tank by on April 18, 2010 at 8:42 am {7 comments}

I know we can’t add the fish to the tank until 24 hours, but where should I keep the goldfish all that time? In the plastic bag they came in? What will happen if we put them in the water later on tonight? Will they die?
So can I immediately take them out of the plastic fish bag and put them in a bowl?

As long as you treated the water with conditioner to neutralize chlorine/chloramine (assuming you used tap water), go ahead a put the goldfish in the tank. This is not the best situation, but it will be far better for the fish than staying in the bag which will kill it.

Goldfish are fairly hardy, but you will absolutely need to test your water for ammonia and nitrites at least every two days during the next couple of months.

Hopefully, your tank is at least 10 gallons and you only have a single fancy goldfish. You need to test your tank water for ammonia 2-3 times per week, and perform a partial water change of at least 20% every time the levels exceed 0ppm.

Go online and research, the nitrogen cycle as it relates to aquariums, and also how to cycle a tank. Understanding these will go a long way to your goldfish’s health.

Why is everything in my saltwater aquarium dying?

Filed under saltwater aquarium by on April 18, 2010 at 8:42 am {6 comments}

I just started a saltwater aquarium a couple of months ago, and except for a little clownfish, everything I’ve gotten has died. Starfish, snails, live rock, damsels, etc. have all died and aside from the damsels, they all died within a day or two. I have been checking the levels of the water and everything is within safe range. What the heck??

It sounds like you may have stirred up you sand, while you were moving things around in your tank, And this can cause your nitrates in the tank to spike.
This could be from over feeding and uneaten food settling into the sand.

You should have your water tested [ pH, alkalinity, phosphate ] at a fish store, because most test kits don’t test for alkalinity and phosphates.

You’re probably going to need to recycle your tank.
Try nitromax and wait for the algae to bloom and begin to fade away before adding fish.

When cycling a tank you need to wait at least 3 months [usually] before adding fish, and all that other good stuff.
Keep in mind you should only add one fish every 2 weeks.

Good luck.

Tips for adding a heater to an aquarium with fish already in it?

Filed under aquarium by on April 18, 2010 at 8:42 am {4 comments}

I have a 5 gallon aquarium and would like to add a 50 watt heater for the winter, as temperatures are already starting to drop. However, I already have my three fish in it. Is it safe to add a heater while fish are in the aquarium, and does anybody have any tips on how I might go about it??

Thank you!
Sorry! They’re danios. Definitely tropical fish.

Assuming these are tropical fish, adding the heater is not a problem.

It is not an instant heat situation where the temp will change drastically in a short span of time. Aquarium heaters take a bit of time to get the temp up to whatever you’ve got it set at, so adding it while the fish are there is not going to create an issue.

Good luck. :)

That stuff that grows on the sand and glass of Reef Aquariums?

Filed under aquariums by on April 18, 2010 at 8:38 am {5 comments}

I enjoy watching videos on sites of people with their sw aquariums. I have noticed that some aquariums have crystal clear water, sand, and glass but others have alot of stuff growing on the sand or the glass and equipment.

How do I avoid all this junk that grows on the equipment, glass, and sand.

clean your aquarium almost daily!

do not get any corals!!! they spread all over the tank once they are well living.
corals make the tank better and are good, but if you dont want any of that stuff growing on your tank then just stick to live rock and good quality sand and your pretty much set

sps aquarium tank

Filed under aquarium tank by on April 16, 2010 at 8:41 pm {10 comments}

1600 liter Reef aquarium in israel

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How to Set Up a Saltwater Aquarium

Filed under saltwater aquarium by on April 16, 2010 at 8:41 pm {25 comments}

To view the next video in this series click: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/10712 This video series will show how to set up a saltwater aquarium. It will include how to build and maintain a saltwater tank.

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DIY Aquarium Background

Filed under aquarium by on April 16, 2010 at 8:41 pm {25 comments}

How to make 3D background using foam and cement.
Stuff you need:
-Aquarium
-Foam (1)1/2″ and (1)3/4″ thick
-GE Silicone I window and door
-Cement
-Paint brush
-Knife and lighter

Ask me if you have any questions.

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29 Gallon Oceanic BioCube Reef Aquarium

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A tour of my BioCube 29 and its 12 gallon refugium.

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I do shot put and discus and i was wondering how close i am to getting a scholarship?

Filed under discus by on April 16, 2010 at 10:32 am {2 comments}

Right now I am a Junior in high school. My Personal Records are 45’6" in shot put and 133’3" in discus. Next year I should be able to throw 48′ in shot and 150 in disc. I know that junior year is crucial and that my throws aren’t that great, but i want to know how close i am to getting any sort of scholarship or chance to do track at any college, i don’t care if its Division I or not.

Aaron,
Unfortunately, your distances this year (and, frankly, even your projections) are a little low for scholarships. The good news is that you would almost certainly be able to "walk on" to nearly any school (even D-I) with those numbers and participate, although you might not compete much for a year or two. This would be particularly true if the coach feels you were underachieving in High School (if you are very big – over 6’1 and over 250, and/or you have terrible technique). And this should lead you to your strategy – seek out throw camps this summer at colleges you might want to attend. Get to know their coaches, ask for their advice and get on their radar. Get into some meets over the summer and if you do well, send your results to the college’s Track Coach. You might be able to get a partial scholarship at a small DI or other school – although that might not be as much as you could get if you can demonstrate financial need or academic ability. So my advice would be to focus on academics and view throwing as Plan B – something that would be great if it works out, but not Plan A. If you enjoy throwing, I’m sure you can continue it at college, but I’d caution you not to hope it will be your ticket in. Good luck!

How many African cichlids can yu put in a 20 gal tank?

Filed under cichlids by on April 16, 2010 at 10:32 am {3 comments}

I’m looking into gettin a starter tank and I want African cichlids. How many of these can I have in a 20 gal tank?

none. I mean when you buy them they are young so you could keep like 10 but they get REALLY big and when you purchase a fish you need to purchase it and place it with its adult size as the reference. so not even one fully grown cichlid could live in a 20 gallon. Unless of course you got dwarf cichlids but i have NO idea where you can find those guys

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