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Differnt types of fish tanks will need different levels on nitrate. However, most fish tanks benefit from as little nitrate as possible. Saltwater tanks should have almost no nitrates. Freshwater planted tanks conversely, should have about 10-20 ppm nitrate. For most normal, tropical freshwater aquariums, keeping nitrates below 20ppm is acceptable.
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How long is a new fish tank considered mature?
For a freshwater tank, its safe to add fish after the the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are safe for fish. Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0 ppm and nitrate levels should be very low, under 50 ppm. You should also make sure that other parameters are safe for the species of fish that will be living in the tank.
Is it normal for you saltwater fish tank to be cloudy at first because I just set up my fish tank and it is cloudy but I am not sure if it is normal?
no its not okay
Can someone tell me how to get the nitrite and nitrate levels down in my aquarium.They have stayed the same for about a week and I want to put in more fish but the levels need to be zero.?
Please post the tank dimensions, and the quantity and type of fish contained therein. Also what type/size of filter are you using and has its' filtering material been fully cycled
Can you use normal rocks in a marine fish tank?
No
How many fish can you put in your 186 gallon tank?
normal rule for fish in a tank is: For every 1 inch of fish there is 1 gallon of water
What is a balanced aquarium?
A balanced aquarium in an aquarium that contains a full ecosystem. In a balanced aquarium fish will produce waste. This waste will be decomposed by snails, bottom feeders and bacteria, generally into ammonia. The ammonia is converted by two different strains of bacteria into nitrite then nitrate. Nitrate is then consumed by the plants in the tank. If all of the waste can be converted into nitrate, and all of the nitrate can be consumed by the plant matter in the tank, the tank is in balance. The balanced aquarium could be taken one step further to have the fish in the tank consume only the plant matter that grows in the tank. This will generally require a large size tank for the number of fish present, because it takes a large number of plants to flourish and also be consumed.
What is balance aquarium?
A balanced aquarium in an aquarium that contains a full ecosystem. In a balanced aquarium fish will produce waste. This waste will be decomposed by snails, bottom feeders and bacteria, generally into ammonia. The ammonia is converted by two different strains of bacteria into nitrite then nitrate. Nitrate is then consumed by the plants in the tank. If all of the waste can be converted into nitrate, and all of the nitrate can be consumed by the plant matter in the tank, the tank is in balance. The balanced aquarium could be taken one step further to have the fish in the tank consume only the plant matter that grows in the tank. This will generally require a large size tank for the number of fish present, because it takes a large number of plants to flourish and also be consumed.
What is normal water temperature for red belly pacu fish?
Normal tropical fish tank temperature; 77F-82F
Three goldfish in one tank and two like each other but they are mean to the third?
If your tank is overstocked the stronger fish will attempt to kill the weakest one. Maybe you don't know the basic rules of fishkeeping. They are. :- 1 inch of fish needs at least 1 gallon of water. (Goldfish are 10 inch fish so 1 fish needs at least 10 gallons) :- Every tank needs a permanently running cycled filter. (All fish create Ammonia. This turns Ammonia into Nitrate biologically). :- Every tank needs at least 50% of its water replaced every week. (This keeps the Nitrate levels under control). If you keep to all the above rules your fish should do OK. If you don't, I can guarantee that your fish will constantly be getting sick and they will have a shortened lifespan.
Can nitrates in water kill fish?
Yes it can and readily does in high doses. I recomend that you buy a water kit from your local pet shop and use it on your tank. Generally if the nitrate meter reads above 5 your fish are in trouble and may die soon.
Why do your fish hide when the tank light is on?
It is instinct for fish to hide from danger. It is normal for some fish to hide from the light.
Should you get guppies or glofish to keep in your three gallon tank?
Either fish you get you'll only want approximately 3 fish. 1) because these fish are considering schooling fish and they are very unhappy with less than three. 2) More than 3-4 fish will crowd your fish tank- this will cause nitrate/nitrite problems and your tank will be dirty all the time.
