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Aquarium Maintenance
An aquarium of fish makes a fascinating focal point in homes, businesses, and offices. Keeping them operating and the fish healthy is a challenge that can lead to a lot of questions. For answers, ask your questions here.
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Some people shudder when they see one. Others think they are cute. Some people even consider them a delicacy. They are snails, and the one thing that is certain about them is that they are a pest in the garden. Know thy enemy
Round holes in your garden plants with slimy trails in the vicinity point to a snail issue. To find out if you do have snails, wait until after dark and take a flashlight into the garden. Snails especially love moist soil so a good time to look is after a rain shower. Beer
Even if you don't like beer, your snails do. This method may be worth purchasing a can or two. Fill a flat container like a tea cup saucer with beer and place the rim as close to the ground as possible so the slugs can get at it. They will crawl in, but they can't swim. Traps
You can make a snail trap with the empty beer can or any type of can with a small hole. Put bait in the bottom of the can and tip it on its side so the opening is closest to the ground. Slugs can easily find their way to the bait, but can't find their way out. Barriers
Barriers are an effective method of keeping snails off of your plants. One barrier that snails won't cross is copper. Place strips of copper or copper pennies around the plants you want to protect. The snail won't cross the barrier. Seek and find
Snails love darkness and dampness, so they are likely to hide under things near their food source, like rotting wood or planters. You can either find where they are hiding during the day or set up a place for them to hide and then collect them and dispose of them. You can also use sugar and yeast water in the same way as the beer. I have used the beer but it stinks very badly if left for long and is kind of a pain. It is the yeast and the sugar that attracts the slugs. They actually dissolve. Toads and frogs will eat snails and slugs as well as lizards, I know gross!! Slugs and snails love hostas and many other delicacies so you can surround the perimeter of plant with copper bands or can use a small trench around plant with sand. The lugs will dry up in the sand and this actually deters them as well. Aside from that the only other natural pesticide is salt. They come out at night and will head straight toward their favorite plants so you can arm yourself with a large container of salt!!
Why do you need water plants in aquariums?
Fishes also need oxygen underwater and water plants provide that necessity. It is like trees and plants here above water. We need oxygen given off by them to be able to survive.
We keep water plants inside the aquarium to supply oxygen as oxygen is very essential for survival.
Where can one buy fish tank decorations?
One can buy fish tank ornaments at the local pet store, such as Pet's-mart. One can also buy at an aquarium, where ornaments and such can be sold through the gift shop. Ornaments can also be bought online, through Pet Co, Amazon, or Ebay.
How many liters does a fish tank hold measuring 23.5 inches length x 11.5 width x 12.5 inches depth?
33" x 22" x 12" = 8712 cubic inches. 231 cubic inches of water = 1 US Gallon so 8217 divided by 231 = 37.7 gallons "Nominal" capacity. (Full to the brim) Tanks are normally filled to within 1 inch of the top and usually have an average of 2 inches of gravel substrate on the base displacing water, so tanks never actually hold their "Nominal" capacity. What all this means is that the tank will probably hold around 30 gallons of water when in use.
What is the top ten largest aquariums?
I don't know all ten. But I'm sure that the top tree are:
- Dubai Aquarium (United Arab Emirates)
- Georgia Aquarium (United States of America)
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Japan)
The difference between tropical fish cold water fish and marine fish?
Cold water freshwater fish include goldfish and koi. If you are thinking of getting a goldfish they need at least a 20 gallon tank each. They also poop a lot which brings up ammonia levels. On the bright side, cold water fish don't need a heater. =)
Why do your fish swim at the top of the aquarium?
They may be hungry. Usually fish will "break water" to feed. Go to a pet shop and get a little book on guppies and that will help you raise them. Good luck Marcy I would also recommend having the water tested by an aquarium store. High Ammonia and or Nitrite levels will cause them to go to the surface and appear to be "gasping for air". Acceptable parameters are less than 2ppm of Ammonia and less than 25 mg/L of Nitrite. Also watch other tank inhabitants closely since guppies by nature are very timid fish and do not tolerate aggression very well. If other fish are harassing them, their only refuge is often the surface of the aquarium.
Can a fish tank light be on all day and all night?
In the tropics, days and nights are of approximately equal length so 12 hours on and 12 hours off should be OK. For coldwater fish there can be more variation but i would advise that lights are not left on for more than 15 hours otherwise you are more than likely to have algae problems
How do you stop your aquarium going green?
The green is water born algae. Algae is natures creation that is designed to clean up water. Whenever there is a supply of light and plant food and water combined, algae will form to clean up and make use of the plant food and light. In a fish tank it indicates there is either too much light, too much food (CO2 and N. P. K.) or a combination of both so nature is trying to clean it up. Firstly you could try cutting down on the amount of light or the length of time there is light or both. You could also add water plants to go into competition with the algae for the light and food. You may find it necessary to strip the tank down and start again from scratch if the algae has too great a hold over things.
How much does it cost to go to the downtown Denver aquarium?
Adults cost 14.95
Senoirs are 13.95
kids are 9.25
babies are free
Is it better to have live plants in the fish tank?
There are thousands of freshwater plants to choose from! Selecting a plant depends on your tank size-hight, what fish you have in it, your lighting, filtration, C02 or none, substrate, use of fertilizers or not and many more variables. Live plants can be a complicated hobby if you'd wish for your plants to thrive.
The best thing to do is research research research!
Or...throw in anacharis! (plant found almost everywhere and seems to thrive in anything)
What is the best way to keep a fish tank warm?
Fish are cold blooded animals and rely on the temperature of the water for their heat. There are some fish (Tuna) that are reported to have a method of heating their bodies above ambient temperature by extreme exertion.
How often do you have to change turtle aquarium gravel?
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.
What is the device in a fish tank that produce bubbles called?
The machine used in fish tanks that makes bubbles is called an air pump or air stone. It add oxygen to the water and keeps the oils from coating the tank.
Is it OK to put 3 ghost shrimp in a .5 gallon tank with a plant?
Well, a 3 gallon definetly limits your choices....here are some fish that would fit in there. Japanese Fighting Fish (a.k.a., betas) would not be compatible with many fish, including ghosties, so they are usually by themselves. Anyway, here's the fish that may work:
White Cloud Mountain Minnows:
White cloud mountain minnows are small and don't need a heated aquarium, so they're perfect for a two or three gallon aquarium. Since they're under they are so small, they are nice to keep in school.
Least Killifish:
Least Killifish are very small. These fish are related to the guppy, which makes them ideal for a small, unfiltered aquarium, though they need warmer temperatures. They may be hard to find in stores.
Guppies: Guppies may be good for a 3 gallon as well. Guppies can be beautiful, but do not get a male and a female unless you want a ton of guppies that overpopulate your tank. These fish are nice community fish, but aren't really that much of schoolers.
DO NOT, Do Not, i beg you do not get GOLDFISH! They will easily get way too big for a 3 gallon!
hope i helped!
What is the best way to keep your pond fish alive for a long time?
there are a lot of ways to keep your fish alive for a long time.some of them are
- maintenance of the acid balance in the pond.it is necessary that the pond does not get to acidic or else your fish may die.this can be looked after by frequent changing of the water
- cleaning the pond. foreign particles fall in the pond and float around. it is essential that your fish don't consume it
- cleaning the walls of the pond.algae may stick to the pond walls if unattended and consume the oxygen dissolved in the water.this is harmful
- growing natural aquarium plants.aquarium plants help increase the oxygen content in the water.it also gives the pond a natural habitat's feeling to the fish
- adding air pumps.air pumps help to dissolve oxygen in the water.it is a must have
- adding a water filter.water filters clean the water keeping your pond clean.dirty water kills fish
- feeding them right.it is essential that you feed your fish right. too much food or insufficient feeding will kill them
- the right number fish for your pond.keeping too many in a pond will suffocate them and make the pond stuffy.it is recommended that you have one fish on 1 inch in size for every 3.75 liters of water
- having the right fish.not all fish can live in ponds. it is best you discuss with an aquarium owner or a vet before adding fish to your pond
- fish combination.certain types of fish don't do well with other fish.they may die extremely fast
- not having other aquatic animals.snails,shrimps,crabs,prawns,turtles,etc must not be placed with fish.they will kill the fish
- miscellaneous attention.one must have a daily watch at their pond
- keeping other animals away from the pond.dogs and cats must be kept away from the pond they may kill the fish.birds should be looked out for
- keeping children away from the pond.children can be naughty and may do something to it
How do you tell the sex of a neon tetra without touching it?
One way to tell the sex of your neon tetra is that the males tend to be more slender, and the females tend to be a bit more round. Additionally, the line that runs along the body of a male tetra will be straight, while on the female, it will bend a bit.
Why do fish get stuck to filters and die?
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?
What causes the Ph level to go up or down in an aquarium?
Primarily it would be the mineral content. There are a number of additives that could be applied: PH Buffers, PH setters, PH Ups, PH Downs, substrates, some types of rocks, mineral additives, mineral depleters, waterchanges, etc.
How do you treat finrot in goldfish at no cost?
Test your water and make sure that your ammonia, nitrates, and nitrites are at proper levels. If they are not, change 20% of your water no more often than every 2 days. Make sure to test your water before you change it again, in case you don't need to.
Once you are sure your water is at proper quality, treat with antibiotics you can buy at the pet store. Make sure to keep your water quality and filtration is in tip top shape, because fin rot usually is caused by substandard water.
