Fish Compatibility Fresh Water Aquarium?
by Aquaboy on Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 | 2 Comments
I have two Opal Gouramis, four Zebra Danios, four Neon Tetras, two Red Finned Tetras, one Yoyo, one Pictus Catfish, three Ghost/Glass Catfish, one Sailfin Pleco, and one Spotted Pleco.
I have a 33 gallon tank at the moment, and I keep the temperature at 78/79 degrees.
How hard/soft should my water be? What about PH levels? In the long run will there be any territory issues regarding them?
I am also aware I should increase my tank size in future for size and movement of my fish.
I am also going to get Red Line Torpedo Barbs once I increase in size, will that effect the hard/softness and PH levels required to sustain a good tank?
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Pictus can eat small tetras. The rest of the mix seems okay. Never suddenly change the pH it can be fatal very fast. I like a pH in the 7 range but honestly, they do not care unless you are spawning fish. The most important to monitor is Ammonia and Nitrite with an I. Increase the filtration with the addition of a sponge filter.
The Importance of Cycling an Aquarium and only doing small water changes so that you do not upset the biological balance:
I have raised fish for more than 35 years, the most common hardship that people face when raising pet fish or pond fish is due to not understanding the importance of the Nitrogen Cycle and Cycling the aquarium or fish pond. It is extremely important to gradually add fish that get along to any aquarium. If you just did more than a 50 percent water change then the aquarium or pond needs to be cycled again and the water quality parameters of Ammonia and Nitrite monitored. Never change the pH suddenly it is fatal or near fatal. Always remove the chlorine,chloramine and add water that is the exact same temperature so that there are no sudden temperature changes on the fish.
Monthly water changes of 10 to 20 percent are recommended, in some instances it should be done weekly. Always monitor the Ammonia and Nitrogen levels and add beneficial bacterial enzymes if needed, usually they are needed and can be purchased. BIG WATER Changes of over 30 percent can actually do more harm then good, and upset the balance.Overcleaning of the gravel and tank is a fast way to kill off the fish you have raised for so long.The beneficial bacterial colonies live on the surfaces of the filer material,gravel,rocks,plants,etc!
Green algae means that the water quality is in balance but that you have too much sunlight or light, reduce the lighting to around 8 hours daily;use a coffee pot timer if needed. Algae will first occur as a brownish film then gradually green up, at that time you can also add an algae eater or snails of appropriate type.
When you are ready I suggest a heated smaller aquarium as a quarantine tank for new arrivals for two weeks, then add them to your main aqaurium. Water should be cycled in both aquariums. I also highly recommend sponge filters maintain beneficial bacterial colonies. New fish should be monitored for possible ick and fungal infections, these can be frequently seen in fish from large pet store chains and stores which sell fish and linens and more. My favorite products are Aquarium Salt (non Iodine salt used for water softeners,ice cream making or sold for freshwater fish),Kordon Rid Fungus which also works great on Ich. Low level doses of Malachite green. Do not use copper products on snails,shrimp,or crustaceans.Antibiotics should only be used when there is a bare bottom aquarium and the water quality is being checked. Many bad water quality issues can trigger bacterial and fungal issues, and antibiotics are not always beneficial. They tend to also destroy the water quality.
Increase oxygen if water is above 80 degrees Farenheit, and always increase oxygen when treating sick fish.
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In the past I owned a pet store for more than 8 years which specialized in high volume fish sales. I have been raising and breeding fish for more than 35 years. Fish are easy if you follow basic guidelines and keep fish species that should live together with each other.
Enjoy your aquarium!
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