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Went On Vacation, Fish Tank Is Disgustingly Dirty – Want To Clean It Properly?

By Aquaboy on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 | 3 Comments

DISCLAIMER: I am new to the whole fish scene and have very little knowledge about proper maintenance aside from gravel vacuums. I have a 10 gallon tank and a few basic fish.
I went on vacation for 2 months and my friend was supposed to watch my fish for me. She fed them daily but for some reason never changed the filter and didn’t use any of the ammonia and algae control chemical thingies I bought… I get back and my fish tank is disgusting… there is gross black/green stuff all over the tank walls, plant things and gravel.
I used my gravel vacuum and cleaned up as much as I could (30% water change) and added some of the ammonia reducer (it smelled awful and from my understanding that’s ammonia build up) and some algae reducer/growth control.
My question is how do I *SAFELY* clean my tank properly? The gravel is significantly better but the tank walls + plants/ornaments are pretty gross. I was thinking about buying one of those magnetic wall cleaners is that a good idea? and I remember reading that you should never clean out an entire tank (remove fish, clean gravel, plants, etc) is this true?
Thanks in advance for any help!

Newbie Tank Questions Pls Help?

By Aquaboy on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 | 4 Comments

Can I turn a 20 gallon top fin starter kit into a salt water tank if not what would I have to change to make it salt water (example filter and stuff like that)and could I keep 1 false percula clown fish 1 hi fin red banded goby(would be paired with red banded pistol shrimp) 3 scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp 2 red leg hermit 1 dwarf zebra hermit and a turban snail thanks so much. tips and suggestions are more than welcome

Why Are My Catfish Are Dying?

By Aquaboy on Saturday, July 30th, 2011 | 3 Comments

we just cleaned our tank today, itz like 50gal, and we had 7 pictus catfish inside it.. well my dad cleaned the tank himself and i dont think he wuz too rough with the fish, but for some reason 5 of the catfish have died…we also have 2 smaller fish (idk the species) and 5 goldfish and they all did ok. our last 2 catfish are slowly dying and they are pretty expensive so iz there any way i can save them? theyre having problems swimming so theyre mainly just resting on their sides now…

What Freshwater Fish Gets Along With Goldfish?

By Aquaboy on Friday, July 29th, 2011 | 5 Comments

So I got a goldfish, and I’m getting a tank tomorrow and while I’m at walmart, I should probably pick up a freshwater animal that doesn’t need much space? One that gets along with goldfish, please. I was looking into glofish but found they are tropical fish. I want one so my goldfish isn’t lonely. lol I’m for sure getting a tank that is more than 10 gallons. I don’t want my goldfish to have stunted growth but I want him to have a friend. (again, one that doesn’t require that much space.)
I either want an algae eater (keeps my tank cleaner, longer but doesn’t keep Marco [goldfish] company.] or a suitable fish that keeps my Marco company, but dirties the tank up faster.
Sorry, I’m not much of a fish person; but I want Marco to be as happy as possible. If I don’t get him a pal, is there any ‘toy’ or decoration that will keep him happy? I’m looking into one of those bubble blowing things…I heard goldfish love swimming into the bubbles. :D
Sorry if I sound stupid; I’m doing as much research as I can in one night… I won my goldfish so I didn’t have a take ready at home, my cousins borrowed me a bowl for him but he’s not getting enough oxygen in the water.
And another question, is this a practical list for stuff to pick up for Marco? I live an hour away from walmart and any pet stores, so I want to be sure I have everything he needs within one trip as we won’t go again for a while—
-Tank(10 gals. or more)
-Water conditioner
-Decorations
-Goldfish food (we have Betta food for him right now and I’m not sure if it’s very healthy for a goldfish.)
-Small fish net
-A friend for Marco (Possibly!! Any suggestion on type of freshwater fish????)
And any tips for newbie goldfish owners is appreciated!!:)
Thanks so much in advance!
Oh, a filter is also on my list, but I have a limited amount of cash. Do I HAVE to have a filter or can I get away with cleaning the tank more often?

Can This Goldfish Be Revived?

By Aquaboy on Friday, July 29th, 2011 | 6 Comments

My sister got sick of cleaning a huge tank, so she moved her goldfish into a fishbowl. I told her that the fish would die if left in such a small bowl, so I put it back in the tank and assumed responsibility. However, when I was at work today the filter that cycles the water came unplugged and when I got home the fish was belly up and breathing once every 10-15 seconds. He would appear dead if it werent for the periodic slight gill movement. Can I do anything for this fish or should I just put it out of its misery?

What Is My Betta Fish Doing?

By Aquaboy on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | 8 Comments

HI Everyone,
I got a pretty blue betta fish a 2 months ago, and I change the water once a week, feed it once a day like I’m supposed to! However, the last time I changed the water which was a few days ago, I had a hard time getting wee little Francis out of the tank! He kept swimming around the thing I was trying to get him out of! Finally I did, and i moved him into a different bowl.
I then properly cleaned the tank, and added him back in. Since, he has been laying at the bottom of the tank! He is alive, I can see his little mouth moving and him breathing! When I shake the glass, lightly, he then moves around a bit and goes to a different spot at the bottom of the tank! What is going on?
Is he okay? Did I scare him by moving him out? He didn’t really like me moving him around, he splashed around all angry like… and now he’s just laying at the bottom, like he’s just resting.
I think he might be in shock, if thats possible! Now, my question is whats wrong with him, and is there anything I can do to help him?
<3 I love my little blue fishy!
Please help :) thank you

Fish Tank Problems My Fish Keep Dying?

By Aquaboy on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | 5 Comments

Fish will not stay alive in my tank, ive had 3 neon tetras 1 cleaner, 3 guppies and 1 mystery snail over the last 4 months. I have a 6 gallon fluval edge do regular water changes and cleaning. My ph us 7.8, my kh is 80, chlorine is 0, my gh is hard at 150 and my nitrite, nitrate and ammonia are all safe. I have plants in my aquarium that seem to be doing well but are getting brownish algae or something on them and so is the glass. Please help!

Looking To Get Some Fish. Can You Help?

By Aquaboy on Thursday, July 28th, 2011 | 4 Comments

I want to get a very small fish bowl , I’m talking about a actuall old style fish bowl. What kind of fish could i put in the bowl? I don’t want Beata or goldfish. Im looking for a cool looking fish ( just one). ALSO if you know any small *crab like* animals that can go on the bottom of the bowl that would be very helpful. Thanks !!!
-not salt water
-no heated tank
-not beta/goldfish
-i will be hand cleaning the tank

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