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What are some of the ways to get rid of algae in your freshwater fish tank?

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N!FTY asked:


Like my freshwater fish tank is all foggy looking and I see green dots on the glass.

Difference between a saltwater aquarium and freshwater?

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Andii asked:


I know one has salty water, the other doesn’t, but i was given a 20 gallon aquarium from my friend (with filter, etc..) and she told me it was a freshwater aquarium. What’s the difference between that and a saltwater one?

Whats the best sand to put in a freshwater aquarium cuz i have eels?

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Ian asked:


Whats the best sand to put in a freshwater aquarium cuz i have eels?
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40 gallon tank and full of water so i have an idea i gradually take gravel out and then wen i get a bag of sand i put the bag in but slowly with the water still in and gradully spread it out fish still in 2 wud this be a problem ??

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what if every day i take out some gravel so i dont have to take out the fish and then wen alll the gravel is gone add sand
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What are some good looking schooling freshwater fish?

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mud92 asked:


I have 8 dalmation mollys and i want to get some more schooling fish but would prefer more color.
they need to be able to cope with the molys already in the tank

How to control/remove Snail problem in the freshwater aquarium, naturally?

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qO.Op asked:


I have 3ft x 1.5ft tank with 20 guppys and 10 neon tetra’s. Every week, I hv to manually removed the snail’s but it keep coming back with more.

How can I remove completely , although I read through most of the website mentioned ONLY able to reduce snail population.

ps: I tried have clown fish but end up eating my guppy.

What fish should I add to my freshwater aquarium?

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Nick J asked:


I have a very random 50 gallon tank. Currently in my tank are:

1 - 7″ Rainbow Shark
1 - 3″ Knight Goby
1 - 1″ Female Swordail (her mates were eaten
1 - 3″ Angelfish
3 - 2″ Clown Loaches
2 - 4″ Pearl Gouramis
6 - 1″ Serpae Tetras

I have a lot of bottom dwelling fish. I know that the Knight Goby is a brackish fish, but he has thrived in my tank for well over 2 years now. I refuse to put any barb in my tank, for I have never had barbs that aren’t mean. I love Rams, but I worry about them in the same tank as my angel, who is quite peaceful. I’m looking for some more color as well as some movement. Most of my fish are very dorment. Neons seem to last a little while, but the shark eventually gets to them. In the past I’ve had Diamond Tetras, Rainbow Danios, and Dalmation Mollies. One other option I’ve had before is Dwarf Gouramis but they seem to be kind of a dorment fish as well. I’m looking for something different, any suggestions? Thank you for your help. (Sorry for the long post)
Thank you for all of your responses. I have been keeping fish for many years, and I’m not a big believer in the 1″ per 1 gallon philosophy. But I do respect those who are. It is important to realize my tank is not a typical long rectangle. It is extremely tall and very well covered with rocks and plants. All fish have ample hiding places. I’m not looking to add lots of fish, just looking for 1 or 2 odd/different/not typical fish that you see everywhere. I know my loaches will grow, but with a small bottom area of my tank, their growth should be stunted before they get too big. Thank you so much for your responses!

putting branches in a freshwater aquarium?

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ziddyziddy asked:


how do i condition branches or twigs to place in my freshwater planted aquarium?

i kno i have to do something to the peices of tree because otherwise they would rot in the water.

I have a 55 Gallon Tank that I bought used. It had been used for freshwater fish?

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Terry R asked:


It has sat empty for a year and now I want to clean it up and use it for freshwater fish. It looks clean with no residue but I know it will still need to be cleaned. What is the best and easiest method? It’s a huge tank for me to handle so that is a consideration. Is there some sort of spray on/ wipe off solution I can purchase at the pet store to use? All answers will be appreciated.

Are there any schooling, freshwater, cold water aquarium fish that only reach one inch by adulthood?

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Grace asked:


I’m looking to stock a 4-5 gallon freshwater, coldwater aquarium with a few schooling fish. Is it possible? What fish would you recommend?

What kind of freshwater fish can live in a small 2 gallon tank?

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Kelly D asked:


This is a very small tank. Just a bit bigger than having a fish bowl. A friend gave it to me and i have it up and running with a filter, heater, etc. The temp ranges from 76 to 78 degrees. What kind of freshwater fish can I get to live in it? I know a beta would work. I know male betas need to live alone. But is there any other kind of fish that could live in such a tank?

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