Elsa asked:


I have a 10-gallon freshwater aquarium with about 5 small (2″) fish. I have an excellent biological filter set up (zero amonia, very low nitrate level), however, I noticed last night that my nitrite level is a little higher than it should be. What is the best way to lower it?

kay185 asked:


I’ve recently acquired a 10-gallon aquarium that was in use before I received it. (Read: it’s not a new tank.) We’ve stocked it with fish, and the water has turned really cloudy. I’ve done a couple of partial (10-20%) water changes, but it hasn’t helped. Is there anything I can do to fix this short of a complete water change? If not, how do I change all the water? What do I do with the fish while I’m replacing the water?
The tank did still have some water in it when I received it, and the filters were all kept immersed when the tank was moved. Can new water and fish cause “New Tank Syndrome”?

Deneen asked:


I want to make a cave for my fish. I’d like to use somenthing creative but know that I could also contaminate the water if I use something that leeches into the water. I know my aquarium-safe gravel is painted with latex. So, can I use latex paint to coat a rock or something and use that in the tank?

hallelujahforsugar asked:


i want an aquarium in my room and i would like to have maybe 1 or 2 fish about 6″ big. but i want them to be pretty!!!
which types are best?
ive had fishies before, and the tank is about 15″ by 12″ by 4 feet.
dont know how many gallons that is but its huge.
i was thinking along the lines of pirahnas or puffers… interesting things like that!

punchy333 asked:


The pH has been 8.4 for a couple weeks. I’m gradually reducing the temperature every day to get it down to 75 degrees (from 80.) Both factors are causing the remaining amount of ammonia (that I’m treating with water changes) to become more and more toxic, so this is not about adding more fish and adjusting for them. I really don’t want to use chemicals unless I have to. Thank you.
TH: 250+

CH: 120
KH……….
Bear with me… I’m using test strips instead of the liquid drop tests. So Alkalinity is 120. (I’m guessing KH is the same thing?)

jonesn207 asked:


I have been reading the pros and cons and I am not sure if I should or not. I have an 18 gallon aquarium with Neon Tetras, Glowlight Tetras, and two Lace Catfish. I have read that these fish are sensitive to salt but some websites still recommend adding a small amount. So, what are your thoughts and how much should I add if I need to add any?

Gina asked:


About 3 weeks ago there was an algae bloom in my aquarium. It’s so dark I can’t see the fish. I tried changing half of the water and putting Jungle algae tablets in, but it didn’t work. The tank is near a window so I think it’s because of the sunlight. How can I get the water clear again?

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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bham_guy331 asked:


I recently got a 14 gallon freshwater aquarium. After letting the tank filter out and reach 75 degrees (about 2 days), I started adding fish. I added about 9 fish in 2 days. They were all fine until about 2 days ago. They all died within 1 day of each other. This was about 3 weeks after I got the aquarium. How do I keep them alive? Also, what are some good fish to keep in it?

Slick Rick asked:


I saw this great-looking 150 gallon aquarium at petsmart yesterday and I was thinking about how nice it would go in my house. I’d like to know from everyone, what would be your ideal set-up. I want to know everything you would put in it. From fish to ornaments, air pumps, heaters, filters, lighting, gravel, to sand. EVERYTHING! Keep in mind it would be a freshwater tank. I would incorporate your ideas if you gave them. Thanks to all that answer!