I have a 90 gal aquarium that I have been wanting to change into a saltwater aquarium for a while. Can anyone please tell me what all I will need to buy to convert from fresh water to saltwater.
it really isnt that hard at all. the only thing that sucks is making sure you salt level in the water is perfect. the main thing about saltwater setups is the price of everything. you need the best filter you can buy which some can run up to 400 bucks if not more. and certain fish cant go with others and if you make the mistake its money down the shitter. you need to buy a huge bucket of salt, a measure for the salt level in the water( i forget what the name of them are but go to a good fish store they will tell you), a great filter (fluval is amazing) a good heater.
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How hard is it change a 90 gal frreahwater aquarium to a saltwater aquarium?
What fish can go in a 36 aquarium tank freshwater tank?
i have a 36 gallons aquarium tank
dont listen to neseyy he is a dumbass, Never put cichlids with anything else… I have cichlids in a 36 and they are beautiful…….. if you do get cichlids make sure they are all the same type (south american) and (african) and same size. Good luck 
Edit: Oh ya Discus also cost about 50-120 dollars a piece and are so docile… they should never be with anything not there pH, they have to have a acidic pH not suitable for anything he listed
How do I protect my Black Ghost Knifefish against cichlids?
I have one BGKF and 4 african cichlids. They are more of the milder cichlids but my knifefish is not doing well. They already bit off his tail and tore his fins up and he doesn’t seem to be doing well. How can i build a spot for him where the other fish cant get to him and/or will my other cichlids acclimate to him. Also will his tail grow back because its been a while and his tail hasn’t grown back.
My tank is 25 gallons.
1. They are a poor mix and you can’t protect him except by removing him
2. A BGK can be raised in a 25 gallon (without african cichlids in it) for a while, but needs bigger to grow and thrive
3. There are very, very few "african cichlids" that will last in a 25 gallons. Of course "African cichlids" covers so many fish that it really means nothing in itself. The most popular type of African, the really colourful mbuna, need very large tanks for their size.
Unfortunately this tank is nothing but disaster if you keep it this way. My advice would be to return all of your fish and research what would be suitable to your aquarium.
The tail will grow back as long as it is not chewed down to the body, but not if you keep him in that tank of death.
How many guppies and ghost shrimp can fit in a 10 gallon tank?
I’m going to get a tropical 10 gallon tank and was wondering how many male guppies and ghost shrimp can fit in it. Also are there any other easy-to-care for fish that I could have in my 10 gallon?
4 male guppies and 4-6 shrimp. The shrimp have a very light bio load and there’s room for reproduction, but get all male guppies you you won’t overpopulate. Also they’re smaller than females and will have more space. That would pretty much stock you but it will look very nice.
cheapest place for aquarium supplies?
i have an old ten gallon aquarium but i lost all the equipment for it.. what are some cheap websites to buy a heater and filter. Im also in the market for a VERY cheap 50-60 gallon tank with all the equipment included (hood, lights, filter, heater) package deals would be nice too. Thanks guys!! (and girls)
wal mart has them cheap
but i dont recommend it cheap supplies break easy and dont work well for the fish make the investment now and ur supplies will last.
u dont want to spend the money dont get the fish
not trying to be mean!
Using an estavlished filter to cycle a fish aquarium?
Friday when I get my aquarium supplies I’m going to ask if I can trade a new filter cartridge for one of the local fish stores used ones to cycle quicker.
1. If I do this how long should it take to cycle?
2. Is it the actual filter I need or the filter cartridge?(stupid question I know)
3. After my tank cycles, can I switch the old cartridge out for new one or should I leave it for while?
Thanks!
1. It depends on how crowded (aka the bioload) of the store tank is. If the tank is heavily stocked, then the chances are the filter is well equipped with good bacteria (which is what you want!). In the case of a crowded tank, your filter is instantly cycled! Buy/move your fish and pop them into the new tank.
2. The part of the filter which has the most good bacteria. Cartridges are good. Most filters have a sponge or a little bio-wheel, and that’s the very best thing to take. Or you could take along the whole filter if it’s more convenient. The more of the filter you get from them, the better!
3. Leave it in for a couple of weeks, keep up with water changes, keep an eye on your fish, and then you can replace the old cartridge. The cycling process should seamlessly continue with the established filter.
Best of luck!!
What would the be the best way to sell aquarium supplies online?
I sell on eBay and amazon and have tried to set up my own website but always fail
If you can’t even sell them on eBay then you have to ask why you fail.
Are the products new or used? Are your prices lower than competitors? Is your shipping charge too high compared to people going to their local store and getting them?
Some items, because of their low value and high price of shipping, are just cheaper for people to buy locally. When people buy online they want real deals.
How many gallons do you need for a shark?
I’m not actually going to go out and buy a tank and shark I know nothing about keeping saltwater fish. I’m simply curious. How many gallons would you need to keep a bamboo shark in or other sharks.
Bamboo sharks need at least 300 gallons at minimum.They should be house with similar sized sharks like black banded cat sharks which need 180 at minimum
Can I make a saltwater aquarium using a tank that used to house goldfish?
I am aware that goldfish produce ammonia which is why you cannot have other freshwater fish in the same tank and I know that glass is a porous material which is why you cannot use a tank that previously housed reptiles.
Sooo is there a problem with using a tank that housed goldfish for years to make a saltwater aquarium?
You have some bad information.
1) All fish produce ammonia
2) Glass is not very porous and would not absorb and leak ammonia back into the tank
3) The only issue on reptile tanks is that some are specifically made for reptiles and the glass is not thick enough for an aquatic aquarium. Most are usable either way. If the aquarium is safe to hold water, it doesn’t matter what you had in it before (you might wat to check the silicone though as some lizards and rodents will have worn it down and cause it to leak if not resealed)
So, there is no problem using a tank that was used for goldfish and converting it to saltwater.
BUT saltwater is hard and you cannot believe everything you hear (sounds like you already have a wealth of bad advice) get a book and research before spending a lot of money. Check out your local library, or check out Amazon for beginner saltwater aquarium books. Published advice goes through peer review and is usually more accurate than word of mouth or the internet.
What are some good beginner aquarium plants?
I’ve had aquariums for years, but never one with live plants, so I’d like to start delving into said tank types.
I don’t have the money to go too high-tech with it. What are some easy beginner plants for a fresh water, low light aquarium?
once you go live, you never go back :O) there are many plants you could put in a low light tank … you could use anything java – moss, fern – these ones are not planted but tied or glued to rocks, driftwood … anubias are really nice plants and come in many different kinds for mini to broad leaf … these ones too you tie or glue to rocks/driftwood … anubias are very hardy, slow growing and a nice green presence in the tank … plants that you would plant could be amazon swords, vals, crypts … these three are available anywhere you go … the vals and crypts come is all types of varieties and are suitable for low light tanks … water wysteria is a fast growing plant but easy to prune … the tops can be cut off and will root in the gravel without problem … and what tank is not complete without some marimo moss balls which are actually balls of algae but beneficial for the tank in that they compete for the nutrients the bad algaes need to grow … i would suggest you get a fertilizer too … you can get a liquid to add after water changes or a solid that is pushed into the substrate … fertilizer will make your plants do well …
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/Java-Fern.jpg – java fern
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/abubias.jpg – anubias
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/003-1.jpg – mini anubias i krazy glued to a rock … the roots now surround the rock
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/Amazon_Sword_Plant.jpg – amazon sword
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/vals.jpg – vals
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/crypts.jpg – crypts
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/WaterWisteria.jpg – water wysteria
http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo349/hoolagal/marimo-1.jpg – marimo balls … who wouldn’t want green fuzzy balls of algae :O)