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Not necessarily 'change' it - but certainly clean it regularly. As a cleansing product - I swear by 'Milton Fluid' (the stuff you sterilize baby bottles with). Once a week, wash the gravel in a solution of half a cap of Milton to two gallons of water. Let the gravel sit in the water for at least an hourto allow time for the fluid to work. Rinse the gravel thoroughly in clean water at least three times - to get rid of any Milton residue.
Leave the gravel to dry for a couple of hours before you put it back in the cage. One option would be to have another quantity of gravel already cleaned so you can 'swap' it over instead of having to wait for it to dry.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoYou do not have to change the gravel in the aquarium, but it does need to be cleaned. You can do this using a gravel vacuum that is made for aquariums, and make it a regular routine such as a weekly routine.
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What causes cloudy water in the aquarium?
The cloudiness is caused by all the waste and excess food rotting in the gravel. When gravel is disturbed or gets dug up, your filters will clog quickly so clean out your filters more often.
Is it easy to clean an aquatic turtle's aquarium?
No. Cleaning out a turtle tank is a lot of hard work. First, you have to remove the dirty water from the tank, bucketful by bucketful. Then you have to carry the tank to the bathtub, dump out all the gravel, rinse the gravel separately, and then wash the tank with soap and water. It's a lot of physical labor and it takes a long time to do (about 2 hours).But if you have a filter for the tank, you do not have to do it very often (3 or 4 times a year). If you do not have a filter, you will have to clean out the tank at LEAST every other week.
How often to clean aquarium for betta fish?
every two weeks then change the water every four
How often should you change your Power compact aquarium light bulbs?
For PC bulbs, its a good idea to change them every 9-12 months.
Is there a cheat to get the squid in happy aquarium?
i wish i got 1 too, i am often check for this maybe they will update soon..i did the turtle cheat with this site last timehttp://www.yayeasy.com/game/happy_aquarium/
Can you use shop vacuum on a salt water tank?
Probably, but I wouldn't recommend it! Aquarium vacuums work much better, and are often called 'gravel washers' or 'siphons'. They are available online at www.bigalsonline.com under the maintenance section.
How often do aquarium fish mate?
It depends on the species, and conditions of the aquarium or pond
What is an aquarium canopy?
A canopy is the cover that goes on top of an aquarium. Often times it will have a light built into it
1 How much water should you put your turtle in?
this depends on what kind of turtle you have, a terapin, or water turtle, requires alot of water, it depends on the age, and size of the turtle as well as the number of turtles in the aquarium, a good rule of thumb is for each adult turtle you need at least 50 gallons of water, just remember they also need a place to bask, in other words, get completely out of the water and get some uv light, and dry there shells. if they stay in the water all the time and don't get a chance to dry off they will get shell rot, wich is very painfull and often faital to them, I set my aquarium up so that they have most of the room for swimming and a small floating surface for them to bask, we have a 55 gallon aquarium to house 4, 6 month old turtles. just make sure they have enough room to bask and not be in the water, or having to touch another turtle, and you should be fine!
Is aquarium singular or plural?
Aquarium is singular. The strict plural is aquaria, though modern usage would often be aquariums.
Why is your aquarium water cloudy?
This problem along with smelly or foamy water is caused by a high concentration of bacteria in the water. Uneaten fish food or fish waste in the water provides nourishment for bacteria, that are floating in the water, and feeding on the waste in the water. These bacteria often cause Signs of Stress and Disease in the fish. 1. Start by thoroughly cleaning your tank. 2. Change Some Water Every Day. Change some water every day. I recommend that you change 20% of the water. Changing more than 20% of the water in one day is risky to your fish. By changing some of the water, you'll remove some of the dissolved waste and begin to starve the bacteria. But don't get impatient and change too much water, because that can harm the fish. 3. Reduce the Amount of Food. Too much food often causes Cloudy Water, so reduce the amount of food and be sure your fish eat all the food that you feed them. Remove uneaten food after 10 minutes. 4. Add the Following Chemicals to Your Water. Aquarium Salt. The dose is on the box. Water Conditioner. The correct dose is on the bottle. Quick Cure. Add a half-dose as a preventative. Do not add any other chemicals or medications to the water. Add the Aquarium Salt just once, but repeat the AquaSafe and Quick Cure every day until the water clears. Be careful to use the correct doses of each chemical because more will not be better. All three of these items are available in most stores that sell pet fish. 5. If your Fish's Home has Gravel, get a handful of gravel from an established aquarium with healthy fish and sprinkle that gravel on top of the gravel that you already have. The beneficial bacteria that are living on the handful of gravel will quickly multiply to cover the surfaces of the rest of the gravel in your cloudy aquarium. The beneficial bacterial will digest the waste in your water, and the water will quickly clear. Where can you get a handful of gravel from an established aquarium with healthy fish? Often you can just go to a local fish store and ask for a handful of gravel, and they will give it to you. You might offer to pay. Ask them to get the gravel from an aquarium that has been trouble free. For example, you certainly wouldn't want to get gravel from an aquarium that recently had a case of the disease called ich. The fish store may also offer to sell you several different products that will solve your Cloudy Water problem. Just tell them that you'd like to try the handful of gravel first. 6. How to Avoid Cloudy, Foamy, or Smelly Water. Don't feed your fish more than they can eat. Learn to feed your fish so there isn't any uneaten food left over. Carefully watch your fish eat and then remove any uneaten food after 10 minutes. Be sure to clean your tank once a month and change 20% of the water twice a week. If you have an aquarium, it should have the correct type of filter that's clean and working properly. I recommend a power filter with a BIO-Wheel. The BIO-Wheel is very important. A layer of gravel 1/4-inch thick will help keep the water in a fish bowl clear. But aquariums with a bio-wheel filter don't need gravel. If you like the appearance of gravel, make sure it's only 1/4-inch thick. Always stir the gravel gently just before you change water.
What is an aquarium sump?
A tank or vessel used to hold aquarium water outside of the main tank. Often used to feed or house a filtration system.
