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Should I keep the filter on my Fish Tank on 24/7?

By on Monday, October 25th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Question by Skillz: Should I keep the filter on my Fish Tank on 24/7?
I am a first time aquarium buyer.. Do I keep the filter on all the time or what times?

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Answer by rainsawck
Yes, leave it on at all times, unless otherwise directed by such things as medicine applications. It will build beneficial bacteria on the filter pad, and run the water through the carbon to keep ammonia low. It will also add ripples to the water, increasing the water’s oxygen transfer rate and preventing stagnation.

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how do install my wet/dry filter without bulkheads at the bottom of my aquarium?

By on Monday, October 25th, 2010 | No Comments

Question by idk.: how do install my wet/dry filter without bulkheads at the bottom of my aquarium?

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Answer by Betta breeder
You need to buy a siphon kit or drill some holes in your tank and make an overflow. I recommend buying a tank with an internal overflow. It’s cool and easy to set up. Only catch is it is not cheap.

Cheers

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how to figure out the cost of running an aquarium heater and filter?

By on Sunday, October 24th, 2010 | 3 Comments

Question by Margie: how to figure out the cost of running an aquarium heater and filter?
my dad is flipping out because the electric is going up soon, and I have a few fish tanks. he’s telling me I have to get rid of them and I told him I’ll pay him whatever the cost is to keep the tanks running…
so how do I figure out how much electric my tanks are using?
I keep telling my dad my tanks barely use anything, I have 4 of them and they’re all under 20gallons! he just has it in his head that my fish are using up $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
… you know, not him leaving the tv while he goes out back for an hour or eats dinner in another room! those obviously use less.

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Answer by BYBs kill dogs and puppies
My fish tanks use very little electricity whilst they use some my bills are not through the roof i have 4 tanks 2 being 150 gallons and 125 gallons 5 external filters plus heaters and it costs me £20 a month in electricity to run them

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has anyone ever used a sand filter on their fish tank? and how did it do for your tank?

By on Sunday, October 24th, 2010 | No Comments

Question by Jimmy E: has anyone ever used a sand filter on their fish tank? and how did it do for your tank?
i’m lookin to use a sand filter on my aquarium, just want to know what people thought.

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Answer by MarineDepot.com
Are you referring to the fluidized sand bed filters, like the ones made by Pentair Aquatics?

If yes, I have used these in the past and they are very good biological filters. You should still run a filter for mechanical and chemical filtration, but as far as biological filters I have been very happy with them.

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Q&A: How long should I wait before adding more fish to my saltwater aquarium?

By on Sunday, October 24th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Question by micahbrown89: How long should I wait before adding more fish to my saltwater aquarium?
I just set up my 72 gallon saltwater aquarium. Once I got the water ready and the filter hooked up and everything I added a few starter damsel fish. 3 to be exact. Im doing this to get the biological filteration going in the tank and to get all the good bacteria acclimated to everything. How long should I wait before adding more expensive fish? When will the biological filtration get adjusted to the point where it can handle all kinds of fish?

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Answer by jdaugherty3
You need to do some research. First of all, you can achieve the same results as the damsels for cycling, by using a pinch of flake food everyday instead. Much more humane to do that. Then test your water weekly, until you have 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, and less then 20 Nitrate. Once you are at these levels, you can SLOWLY add more fish. Wait 4-6 weeks between fish additions. This will allow the biofilter time to catch up to the new demand on it. Read some books, and have lots of paitence!

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How do I fit the Aquarium lid over my filter?

By on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 | 3 Comments

Question by Galinda: How do I fit the Aquarium lid over my filter?
I bought a kit yesterday – a 20gal tank that came with a power filter and a lid (with light in it).
But the lid doesn’t fit over the filter – there is a space for it (6.5″) but it’s not cut out or even perforated. Am I suppose to cut it out myself?
It’s Hagen – yeah it was a kit but it was 1/2 off – maybe that’s why ;) . Here’s a pic
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Answer by noselessman
yes you need to cut it,

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What are my options for protecting my fish from a powerful filter?

By on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 | 4 Comments

Question by Skye M: What are my options for protecting my fish from a powerful filter?
My filter is not overpowered for my 30-gallon aquarium, but I have seen fish being sucked to the side of the intake hose. The most recent victim was able to get away, but the first was not so lucky. I would like to cover or shield the fish from the intake hose, but don’t want want to take away from its ability to clean.

Additional info: Many of my fish are small. The fish that was able to escape was a larger cichlid.

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Answer by Kat
Here’s a great link that someone gave me that reduces current flow.

http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/347/

Or you could put girls’ tights over the nozzle; that will stop them getting sucked in but won’t stop the large current.

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My fish are frightened of the filter?

By on Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 | 3 Comments

Question by Death is upon us: My fish are frightened of the filter?
I have 2 rosy barbs i used to have them in a little tank without a filter. Three day’s ago i bought a big aquarium with a filter. They are so frightened of the filter the won’t move around or even eat. Should i remove the filter or will they get used to it? Answer’s much appreciated!!

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Answer by Rachel
Give them a little time and they should get used to it.

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