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Do you have to hand clean your fish tank if you have a filter?
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∙ 12y ago
filters only filter the water they don't clean the walls of the tank or the gravel in your tank. you still need to move rocks and plants to get to the crap left behind that the filter cant get. you should do this when you clean your filter. depending on what sort of fish you have they can clean the tank for you cichlids will definitely clean the gravel for you as they build nests like birds and are always sucking up rocks. you should try to get a catfish as these are bottom feeders and they will stir the water up for you as well. you can get some catfish that will go good with goldfish as well.
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What do you do if there is vodka in your fish tank with Oscar fish?
take the fish out immedietly and drain the water. after you have drain the water wipe the inside of the tank with water. DO NOT USE SOAP TO CLEAN THE TANK, ONLY WATER. after you have done all of this clean out your filter and put a new filter sheet inside of the filter.
Can you have a fish with no filter?
yes you can if you clean the tank properly every week
Should you always keep a filter on in a fish tank?
Yes you do need a filter in your fish tank ifyou don't the tank will build up dirt and the fish will die. Also when you get a fish tank you need to clean it out then fill it with water then put the filter in and wait 24 hours. This helps to ensure that the tank is somewhat stable before adding fish.
How often do you clean a fish tank with a filter?
when the water starts to get dirty if it is a bit dirty then leave it when it starts to get really dirty clean the filter and your fish tank
What do you do if your fish tank really stinks and why does it... ive had the tank set up for about a week with fish in it i know it probably has something to do with cycling the tank...?
Make sure that the filter bag that is in your filter is clean. The cause can also b too many fish or over feeding.
Do you have to have a filter with fish with puffy eyes?
Filter a fish? Do you mean filtering a fish's tank? Well you have to filter any fish's tank.
How many days after you want clean fish tank filter?
Normally you don't really need to clean the filter unless the flow is too low. If this is the case, you will want to rinse any filter media in a clean bucket of old tank water. Do not rinse filter media in tap water as this will kill off all your good bacteria for your tank.
Does a 40 gallon fresh water fish tank need a oxygen filter?
It never hurts to have a filter it will only improve your fish's chances of survival and decrease your need to clean.
How does a filter help keep a pond clean?
Yea a pond one does (: not a fish tank one though :( but yeaah it does (:
How may time do you need to clean the fish tank?
Once to twice a week if you have no filter or if you don't but any conditioners. If you do have a conditioner or filter follow its instructions.
Do you change the water in the fish tank that you got at the fair daily?
No, but it is necessary to replace 20-30% of the water of a fish tank per week. This can be achieved by installing a filter inside the tank which will automatically recycle and clean the water.
How do you clean a fish tank with grease in it and fish?
Scoop all your fishes to another tank or tub of water and clean the fish tank just as you would normally without the fish
