What fish could live happily in a 10 gallon tank?
Question by Sara: What fish could live happily in a 10 gallon tank?
DON’T say goldfish…
I want freshwater fish (easier than salt water fish)
Fish that are ideal for beginners.
Be specific if you can, on what species and how many of that species in the tank.
Also, are there any links you can give me? Like, forums or just good information pages on that fish?
ALSO,
how do I cycle my tank WITHOUT fish? Be specific.
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Answer by Brett
Goldfish!
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Will my second floor handle a 800 pound aquarium?
Question by : Will my second floor handle a 800 pound aquarium?
It is a 70 gl aquarium, and my mom is scared it will break through the floor and ruin our house… Just need some facts to reassure her…
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Answer by Justin S
Well it depends..is it a wood floor or a carpet floor.Carpet floors hace concrete under it so it won’t break.Wood floors have just wood.
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How do I start aquarium plants from seeds?
Question by Tory & SuzAnne S: How do I start aquarium plants from seeds?
We just bought a beta fish for our daughter. I got a package of 3 aquarium plant seeds from the store as well. However, it didn’t have any starting instructions? do I plop the seeds in the water? do I plant it in the rocks in the aquarium? do I start it in dirt? I have no idea..Our sons friends said to put the seed in the aquarium and it would sprout roots–its been a week- we are changing the water.The beta is fine the seed… not so fine.
thank you– whats a “substrate”?
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Answer by Anthony
I would just throw them in the tank and let them soak up the water. After they sit for a while you can gently stick them into the substrate. They should sprout within a few weeks. If any do not, they’re bad so remove them and throw them away.
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Q&A: Fish varieties that can be put in a water garden?
Question by nalittlechevy98: Fish varieties that can be put in a water garden?
Someone out there has got to know and have more experience with this than I do. I’ve looked all over the net and keep coming up with the same answer. Yeah, I know, Koi. We’re kind of bored with the same old look though. We’d like to know what fish we can add to our fish/garden pond. Fish that can live outdoors and with Koi. Fish with color. Not plane old pond fish. Something with yellow would be great. Please Help!
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Answer by stillnocouch
Goldfish and Orfe are excelent .. hearty and can take the cold nights. — DO A GOOGLE SEARCH ON ‘GOLDEN ORFE’ … I think you’ll like them.
The following is shamelessly cut-n-pasted (but it’s rather to the point and informative):
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The humble Goldfish, bred by Chinese and Japanese fish-keepers from a dull brown wild species, is the most common fish kept in garden ponds. The Goldfish family now has more than 100 varieties, including the Common Goldfish, the Comet with its long tail, the multi-coloured Shubunkins, the oval bodied Fantails and the Veiltails with their flowing fins. Other species to look out for include the Oranda and the Lionhead. Not all these are hardy enough to survive harsh winter conditions, the best survivors are the Common Goldfish, the Comet and the London Shubunkin.
Other species you could consider include Tench and Golden Orfe. The former is a useful bottom feeder, scavenging food wasted by the other fish and so helping to keep the pond clean*. The Golden Orfe with its gold and black markings, is by contrast, an active surface feeder and an excellent display fish. However, it grows quite large so is not suitable for small ponds.
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I hope this helps !
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What are some tips for taking aquarium pictures with a kodak 5megpixel camera?
Question by Jamie J: What are some tips for taking aquarium pictures with a kodak 5megpixel camera?
I have a 10 gallon aquairum with guppies, some are very small. I dont know how best to take the pictures flash, no flash, close far away etc.. what are your tips?
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Answer by eyebchery
do have a tripod? you can get a table top tripod at Best Buy or any other store that sells electronics for $ 10. Or just find a way to stabalize the camera without you having to hold it.
Turn the flash OFF. If you have the flash on it will relect on the glass of the aquarium and look terrible.
You need a tripod because without the flash there will be less light. Less light means that the camera will take longer to take (properly expose) the picture. If you hold the camera yourself you are likely to get a blurry picture because it is difficult to hold the camera perfectly steady.
Take some pictures close and others far away. If you have a macro setting on your camera, use it for close shots. It might come in the form of a button that has a flower icon on it.
Take some pictures through the glass and others from up top if you think it might work this way. Getting a good variety will help increase the chances of getting a great shot.
Look for other distracting reflections that might show up on the glass of the aquarium.
Hope this helps. If you need more help, email or IM me.
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Fish recipes for someone who is picky with fish?
Question by munkeroos: Fish recipes for someone who is picky with fish?
I don’t mind fish. I really like salmon baked on a cedar plank, and tuna salad – I love fish and chips.
However, I hate anything that tastes or smells fishy. I don’t know which kinds of fish are more likely to have that smell and taste – or if its a certain way of packaging/preparing before buying that makes fish more likely to taste like that.
I stay away from making fish because of it, but I would really like to eat it more and try different kinds.
Any recipes or tips on buying fish?
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Answer by TX2step
Fish isn’t one of my favorite things, (and I HATE the smell of it cooking), but we BBQ salmon once a week, and I do like that:) I lightly coat with olive oil, and sprinkle with Creole seasoning and lots of dried dillweed; 5-8 min on each side, over mesquite chips. You’d also like swordfish and halibut, since they’re firm fish and don’t taste fishy at all. They’re good with any marinade, but teriyaki is especially good on the BBQ…..
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Q&A: FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
Question by Mr. Dingo: FISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
I am thinking of buying a couple of fish, and I need different names so I can look them up online and see if they are cool enough for me. I want a red fish, a blue fish with black stripes.
The fish must be freshwater, not need alot of care (Like a goldfish) and not be expensive*
*They can’t be something that will die easily or something that is aggressive and eats other fish.
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Answer by goober
good luck finding fish with all those traits
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When adding aquarium salt to an aquarium, is it safe just to pour the salt in?
Question by Dom: When adding aquarium salt to an aquarium, is it safe just to pour the salt in?
This probably sounds like a stupid question, but a trio of guppies just came in the mail, and I have some aquarium salt to add in to reduce stress. Do I just dump the salt in, or what? How much salt do I need? (It’s a 5 gallon breeder tank).
Finally, is it safe to use pantyhose as a means to cover the filter? I am planning on breeding these fish and I do not want the fry to get sucked up.
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Answer by Hoddie
While I don’t think guppies generally need aquarium salt, I’ve heard it can be helpful for temporary use to treat stress or diseases.
The proper amount to add to a 5 gallon tank is 1 rounded tablespoon. Never just dump in any given amount.
On the pantyhose – not sure, sorry. Good luck!
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How to keep aquarium cool during the summer?
Question by Molly Bryant: How to keep aquarium cool during the summer?
I have a 20 gallon with 1 1″pleco, 5 platys, and 7 gold barbs in planted aquarium. I will be on vacation for 9 days and the A/C will be off. I live in San Antonio, TX, and it gets over 100 degrees here. I don’t want to buy aquarium chiller, what do i do to keep aquarium cool?
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Answer by JB
Gotta leave the ac on low
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Perfectly healthy guppy leanings on the aquarium glass and is inactive?
Question by Katlyn: Perfectly healthy guppy leanings on the aquarium glass and is inactive?
Well, she is a female, and seems to be in the middle of her life span. She seems to be perfectly healthy, no ulcers, rotting fins/tails, no protruding scales. Except for the fact that she always leans on the aquarium glass or lies close to my filter… She isn’t pregnant to the point that she needs to find a safe place to lay her fry. But she hasn’t been eating much for the last 2 days. Can anyone tell me what is wrong with her?
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Answer by No Name Brand
She may have the flu, or a head cold.
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I have a new aquarium got it for Christmas. its a ten gallon. Need to know facts so i can keep it clean, etc.?
Question by Mike C: I have a new aquarium got it for Christmas. its a ten gallon. Need to know facts so i can keep it clean, etc.?
Like I said its a ten gallon, i got a heater in it and a filter, its the one that came with the starter kit for it. I got 2 fish ( a blind cave fish and a black skirt tetra) along with a snail (which i heard is good for keep tanks clean) how often is good to clean the tank, etc… the tank is constant to like 75degrees…
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Answer by nypokerplayer
I have a 75 gallon tank. I keep it at 80 degrees. I clean it once a month. Change the filters twice a month, every 2 cleanings. The snail is good to keep the glass on the tank clean. Im not sure what a cave fish is, but you should get a type of catfish that will clean the bottom of the tank.
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Photography tips for shooting in an aquarium?
Question by Lor: Photography tips for shooting in an aquarium?
I’ll be visiting the Monterey Aquarium soon, and i’d like some tips about how to work my SLR in the dark light. Flash or no flash? How do I avoid glare on the glass? How can I take clear pictures of say–a jellyfish? I understand the art of photography, but I don’t yet understand the science. Please let me know specifically what settings to use. Please describe what the setting would look like on my camera so I know what you’re talking about. Thanks a lot!
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Answer by Forlorn Hope
i had a similar problem when i recently went to an aquarium… using a DSLR is easier than an SLR… and added to that, the glare on the glass, people in the way, the curve in the glass…
i managed to get some good shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/martinwalker/sets/72157623643654411/
if you want to check the settings..
most aquariums will not allow a flash… so you have to set the ISO quite high, but you get a fair amount of noise… but that is the trade you have to make…
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Q&A: Tips for adding a heater to an aquarium with fish already in it?
Question by andreak1013: Tips for adding a heater to an aquarium with fish already in it?
I have a 5 gallon aquarium and would like to add a 50 watt heater for the winter, as temperatures are already starting to drop. However, I already have my three fish in it. Is it safe to add a heater while fish are in the aquarium, and does anybody have any tips on how I might go about it??
Thank you!
Sorry! They’re danios. Definitely tropical fish.
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Answer by msjmh
First we’d need to know what kind of fish you have. If they’re goldfish they absolutely should not have heat.
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Q&A: How important is aquarium salt for a freshwater aquarium?
Question by Christopher Michael: How important is aquarium salt for a freshwater aquarium?
I just bought a new fish tank that I’m filling with freshwater fish tomorrow, but I need to know if its absolutely necessary to have a canister of aquarium salt in there. Petco does it. I’ve never seen it done before so what, if any, are the benefits?
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Answer by kcmb0903
not a big deal i have 4 aquariums and never use it. i believe it adds more electrolytes to the water
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Fish………..?
Question by Chevie: Fish………..?
My mom for the first time bought Mullet and Tarpon (fish, duh) to cook, and isn’t very sure about eating them.
So do anyone know if it’s good?
The thing is, we bought it from a person fish at the bay and not sure if he identified the fish right……..
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Answer by shimmitail1
Try it you might like it!*
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How to dry a cordless phone?
Question by MightyLog: How to dry a cordless phone?
I just got home from work and the wife informs me that she dropped one of the cordless phone in the aquarium. As you can imagine, it doesn’t work. I’ve tried shaking out as much water as possible and I’ve got it as taken apart as I can. I’ve seen the suggestion to put a cell phone in a bag of rice overnight if the same thing occurs. Does anyone else have any ideas to try?
Well, I flung out as much water as I could. Then I dunked it in some rubbing alcohol and attacked it with a hair dryer. It worked, but it has some static going with it now. I’ve got it in a container full of rice and I will see how it is tomorrow.
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Answer by Minnie_blue
I would say to keep it taken apart and let it air dry. Then put it together and see if it works
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How can I test and see if my 150 Power Filter works? (I don’t have an aquarium up and running yet!)?
Question by Regina: How can I test and see if my 150 Power Filter works? (I don’t have an aquarium up and running yet!)?
I have an AquaClear, dual filtration biological/mechanical, 150 power filter.
I bought it at a yard sale and I have little doubt that it will work, but I’d still like to test. I have an aquarium, but I do not have it filled or anything. Filling it up isn’t really an option… Could I fill a bowl with water and set it over the edge or something?
Thanks in advance!
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Answer by Sarah
Yes. All the filter needs to work is water, so get a large bowl or a tub, fill it with water, place the filter over the edge so it’s submersed, and then turn it on. Hopefully it works!
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How do I introduce a goldfish to an aquarium without a bag?
Question by Fashionista365: How do I introduce a goldfish to an aquarium without a bag?
I won a goldfish at a fair but it didnt come in a bag it came in a very small plastic box/tank. How do I introduce my fish to a larger aquarium if I don’t have a bag? And Im a college student so I have no bags anywhere that I can use
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Answer by Johnsmuffinpie
Take some water from your tank and add it to the box. Add more and more water gradually until the box is 75% water from your larger tank. Then, take him out and put him in your tank.
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fish??????
Question by tamato_taco: fish??????
what type of fish is good for kids…we have a five gallon aquriam?
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Answer by Raul
gold fish
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What do i need for an aquarium that will house clown fish/salt water fish?
Question by Kate: What do i need for an aquarium that will house clown fish/salt water fish?
I would really like to start an aquarium and i have done *some research on it but there are only websites with chunks of information and i just need a short items list and reviews on products etc. along with some helpful advice!!
It would be a major help to not have to sort through articles to get the facts! Thanks in advance
* ok so a not much!! 
xoxo Kate
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Answer by fridge353
well it all depends on what u want in your aquarium. When i first started i started out just wanting fish. i bought a 30 gallon tank and a 50 gallon filter. a heater and argonite substrate. I soon changed my mind and wanted a reef tank with corals and fish. So depending on what u want
Fish only:
aquarium with florecent lights
decorations
Filter at least 10 gallons more than aquarium size ex(20 gallon aquarium use a 30 gallon filter)
heater
fish
reef tank:
aquarium
High lighting (lots of money) check out this site www.aquatraders.com they are super cheap here
argonite or live sand substrate
Live rock (lots of money) normally 7$ a pound
heater
Protein skimmer (about 100 bucks)
Power head
Fish
corals
inverts
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