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That all depends upon how much damage was done to the fish while it was in there and how much damage was done getting it out. They have been known to survive similar traumas. Have you considered putting some kind of cover/sieve/sponge over the inlet to avoid this happening again?
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∙ 11y agoThis usually means that either there is too much filtration for your tank, or the fish was already weak due to illness or water quality.
If you have small fish, you can avoid this problem by changing the type of filter you are using, or you can buy a sponge sleeve to fit over the intake and avoid fish getting caught in it.
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Why do fish filters float?
they float because they are clever
What do filters do in fish tanks?
Filters keep the water clean for the fish, kind of like we need clean air to breath properly. Also, filters keep the tank clean by (yep you guessed it) filtering the water. I hope this helped^^
How does flood affect the lives of the fishermen?
it makes it harder for them because the fish die out sometimes due to te water going onto muddy land and the fish then getting stuck
Will a betta fish die if the water in the tank is not filtrated?
Betta are airbreathers. So long as the ammonia and nitrates are okay, you don't need filters on a Betta tank.
Are fish tank filters expensive to keep on?
Fish tank filters are not too expensive to keep using. Most of the money goes towards the initial cost of all equipment. You will probably spend about $20 a year on fish filters if you change them as often as you should. P.S., change the filter once a month.
How do filters kill fish?
Haven't you seen finding nemo?!
Where can one purchase filters for a fish tank?
There are a number of places where one can purchase filters for a fish tank. They can be purchased at pet supply stores, such as Pet Smart, and online on websites such as Amazon.
Fish that stay stuck on the side of the fish tank?
if you want fish that stays stuck on the side of the fish tank, the mud fish is the right job for it. It sucks the algae growing on rocks, sides of fish tanks or basically anything that has algae growing on it.
What is the best way to give fish oxygen?
air pumps or filters
What type of fish creates reefs in the bay and filters water?
chunky soup
Do fish die when the ocean gets stuck by lightning?
If they're really close to the strike point - yes. If they're some distance away, they're unharmed.
Why do fish tank filters have charcoal in?
The charcoal in some filters actually perform chemical filtration in your fish tank filter. The porous surface of the charcoal traps minutes traces of nitrates and phosphates during the filtration process.
