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If it hasn't got a filter you are limited to the type of fish that will live happily in your aquarium. In any case, use prime in the water to dechlorinate it and neutralise nitrate and nitrite.
Without a fliter, you wont have your fish for long and will need to do daily water changes.
What else can I help you with?
Can you reuse an old fish tank?
Yes, you can reuse an old fish tank as long as it is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before setting it up for new fish. Make sure to properly inspect the tank for any damage that may affect its structural integrity before reusing it.
Are fish dying from hot or cold sea waters?
fish do not die in filtered water instead they will de if there is no filtered water try ussing one of the fluval brands for the size of your tank. maybe you did not cycle the tank before you add fish. how big is your tank and what fish o you keep?
How many fish can a 55 gal fish tank hold?
Calculating how many fish is often decided by what is called the 1 inch per gallon rule i.e. you could have 55 fish of 1 inch long fully mature. However there are many variables inlcuding filtration, surface area of tank, the species you get and how messy that species is. The best way to decide is to discuss it with a aquarium store owner (not large stores such as pets@home etc as they have terrible knowledge of species and fishkeeping in general.
Can you kill a fish by cleaning a fish tank with soap?
Yes, using soap to clean a fish tank can be harmful to fish as even small amounts of residue can be toxic to them. It is recommended to clean a fish tank with water and a mild cleaning solution specifically designed for aquarium use.
What are supplies needed for 5 gallon fish tank?
For a 5-gallon fish tank, you will need a filter, heater (if keeping tropical fish), thermometer, water conditioner, substrate, decorations, fish food, and a water testing kit to monitor water quality. It is important to properly cycle the tank before adding fish to establish a healthy environment for them.
Do you have to have a lite for a fish?
if you have a tropical fish or a filtered tank than yes you do need a light
How do you help a betta fish get rid of depression?
get a 5+ gallon heated and filtered tank
Does it effect Betta fish if you change the fish from a regular tank to a filter tank?
Betta fish will not be harmed if they are in a filtered tank. If the new tank is about the same size as the old tank you should use the old water or most of it in the new tank. If the new tank is larger so you have to add lots of new water then you should fill the new tank with the new water and let it sit (preferably with the filter running) for two or three days before adding the fish. Also when you move the fish make sure the new tank is at the same temperature as the old tank.
Do you have to do anything to a plaatic plant for your fish tank?
Wash it thoroughly in water & detergent, to get rid of any possible residues - then rinse it well before introducing it into the tank.
How long should you run the tank before putting fish in it?
You should have it running for about 2-3 days before putting fish in your tank.
What is the best water to put goldfish in?
Dechlorinated tap water (aka freshwater). Make sure the tank is well filtered and fully cycled, and a suitable huge size for Goldfish, before the fish is bought and introduced!
How long is a big fish tank?
A big fish tank is as long as its been built. 'Big' is a subjective term. Ask yourself, how long is a big fish tank, to me? That is where your answer lies. For me, a 'big' fish tank is anything over at or over 4 feet long.
How do you use the word filtered in a sentence?
I filtered mt plant.(simple one) I filtered my fishes tank.
Does the dragonfish breathe water or air?
The dragon fish breaths in air from the water so keep the tank well filtered, or have air bubbles.
Can you use a tank for a snake that had fish in it before?
Of course you can.
Where do you put the fish when you are cleaning it?
Actually fish should never need to be removed from the tank when you're doing routine maintenance. If they have to be then you're over cleaning and/or your tank is too small! In a healthy established filtered tank you only need to do 20% water changes once a week, the fish stay put. Constantly netting them and moving them about causes extreme stress and can kill them. If your tank is unfiltered then it's not suitable for fish.
Could new fish be put in a tank after the tank being set up for 24 hours?
I would wait a little longer... but it might work that is up to you however the fish might die quickly if you have not put all the nessesary chemicals in the tank of if the water has not been filtered enough times
