Archive for November, 2009

aquariums any advice?

Monday, November 30th, 2009
princess asked:

my husband is all ready to start shopping for an aquarium. any tips and advice on buying a good brand of tank, and hardy fish to start with? i know he wants a fresh water tank.
bill n- great advice i didnt even think about filters, heater, gravel, plants etc.. im going to check out the links you sent as soon as i can!!!

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How do you know when an Aquarium Snail is dead?

Thursday, November 26th, 2009
dahonda96 asked:

I just a bought 2 apple snails the size of 3 quarters in a triangle, but round, and put them into a 29 gallon tank, with aquarium salt, and they haven’t moved yet. Its been 2 days. I just moved them into a 10 gallon tank without aquarium salt to see if they would move. No sign of movement yet, only been 5 min. What do I do?

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How can you transport aquarium fish long distances?

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Stripe asked:

My friend is moving, and driving 8-9 hours from Ohio to upstate New York. How can he transport his aquarium fish safely?

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What Supplies do I Need for a 10 Gallon Aquarium?

Saturday, November 21st, 2009
Monique M asked:

What do I need to convert a Goldfish (black moor) from a 2 gallon aquarium to a 10 gallon aquarium? I have a large amount of gravel, water dechlorinater, and lots of food.
The aquarium I am getting has a filter, heater, hood, lights, thermometer, and a net.
Any other chemichals, tests, anything?

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How do you make an aquarium a hamster cage?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
RadOne! asked:

Is there anything you have to do to it to make it hamster friendly? Also, if you have any pics to show me of a good size black bear hamster aquarium/cage that would defiantly win best answer!
OK, I know about the ventilation thing that’s why I’m asking! Do you poke holes in it lol or what? I know you can use them I just don’t know how to make sure it is a nice, safe cage for my hamster.
OK duh guys, there is no water in it.

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What are the ideal chemical levels in a freshwater aquarium?

Saturday, November 14th, 2009
chiggersy2k2 asked:

Can someone please advise me what levels would be recommended for a freshwater aquarium. I would like both tropical aquarium levels and coldwater aquarium levels if there is any difference:
NO3 levels
NO2 levels
GH levels
KH levels
pH levels

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Can I convert a Salt water Aquarium to a Fresh water Aquarium?

Friday, November 13th, 2009
MROCAT asked:

I have a 150 gallon saltwater aquarium and want to convert it to freshwater. Can it be done and if so how do i clean it?

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Does a planted aquarium need oxygen supplementation during the night?

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
wasabi asked:

I have a 20 gallon aquarium with 6 fish and one large plant. During the day there is plenty of oxygen in the water from the plant’s photosynthesis, but do I need to turn on an aerator during the night?

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What causes my aquarium water to turn pink?

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
meapai asked:

The water in my outdoor aquarium looks like someone poured a cup of fruit punch in it. It’s pink. I clean it change the water and everything, but eventually it starts to turn pink again. I have four goldfish in it.

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How to Care for a Saltwater Aquarium?

Monday, November 9th, 2009
Aleasha C asked:

I love saltwater fish and really want to get a saltwater aquarium. I have no idea how to care for one though. I don’t even know how to set it up. I’d really appreciate if anyone can give me some advice on how to care for a saltwater aquarium, how to set one up, what supplies I will need, etc… I really appreciate it. Thanks.

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