Q&A: is it ok to pet a turtle (freshwater) along with other tropical fish in a aquarium?
Question by belkan: is it ok to pet a turtle (freshwater) along with other tropical fish in a aquarium?
I have 4 types of fish (12 total quantity) in my 55 gal aquarium including a cray fish. i was just wondering because i want to add a couple of small turtles. i want to know if it will cloud my water or if i will have a problem with feeds.
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Answer by Darryl R
No, I have a red eared slider and he eats guppies.
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Categories: Tropical Fish Aquarium Tags: along, Aquarium, Fish, freshwater, Tropical, Turtle
Is there a rescue for tropical/marine aquarium fish anywhere in the state of GA (the ATL area would be best)?
Question by M: Is there a rescue for tropical/marine aquarium fish anywhere in the state of GA (the ATL area would be best)?
Trying to find a home for some aquariums I have in storage that would benefit unwanted tropical fish instead of creating more.
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Answer by Tommy
You could sell it to other people like on craigslist.org or give it to your local fish store
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Do you have any suggestions of a 140 liter tropical fish community aquarium?
Question by Theworldofpets: Do you have any suggestions of a 140 liter tropical fish community aquarium?
Do you have any suggestions of fish for a 140 liter tropical fish community aquarium?
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Answer by M.O.N.D.O.
cherry shrimp
amano shrimp
tiger shrimp
malaysian trumpet snail
otocinclus
seriously, try them! very cute lil beings 
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Categories: Tropical Fish Aquarium Tags: Aquarium, Community, Fish, liter, suggestions, Tropical
Q&A: How important is the alkalinity level in a freshwater aquarium with tropical fish?
Question by Tessa Starr: How important is the alkalinity level in a freshwater aquarium with tropical fish?
My alkalinity level is low (about 20-40 ppm)
Not sure if that’s okay or not =/
Do I need to buy something to raise the level?
And btw I’m just cycling right now, so there’s no fish yet.
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Answer by Ghapy
That’s fine – just enough to keep the water stable.
Tropical fish are very tolerant of things like kh, gh, and ph, and messing with it is not worthwhile most of the time. Profiles of fish often show a ph – this is an estimation of the ph in their wild habitat. They are more tolerant of this though, and most of our fish are bred in captivity anyway.
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How often can i put aquarium salt in my tropical fish tank?
Question by Zak: How often can i put aquarium salt in my tropical fish tank?
How often can i put aquarium salt in my tropical fish tank?
Last few days my fish have had whitespot, anchor worm and very red gills, today i put some aquarium salt in my tank ( 14 gallon tank, about 10 fish ) and my fish seem alot healthier already. how often should i it it in?
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Answer by life is great in southampton uk
you have 2 many fish for that size tank
your water parameters must be checked for ammonia and nitrite i bet they are sky high that is why your fish are sick
you don’t need to add salt treat the cause of the illness
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Q&A: Could i keep a clown fish in a tropical aquarium?(no or slight salt)?
Question by expert of some stuff(read what): Could i keep a clown fish in a tropical aquarium?(no or slight salt)?
i have a tropical aquarium, and i have started with a few fish, guppys, mollys, platies, pepper corys ect: but i have herd that you can keep clown fish in a tropical aquarium from a experienced freind who has kept many fish for many years. And we got into a convosation about how marine fish aremuch more elaborate and attractive and he came to say that i could keep a 1 or 2 clown fish in my aquarium, any ideas people?
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Answer by Jarard A
no.
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Q&A: what are the best fish to keep in a tropical fish tank.?
Question by Gengis: what are the best fish to keep in a tropical fish tank.?
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Answer by BioGeek
Without more detail such as the size and nature of filtration, it will be hard to fully answer this question.
In general, you have many ways to go with a tropical tank.
You could go with a livebearer tank. This would be your guppies, mollies, swordtails, etc. These are colorful, and generally hardy fish that do well. They like a bit of aquarium salt added, and they are easy to breed and give birth to live young.
You could go with a community tank. This is a general term, but often a community tank has a variety of species, liek Tetras, bottom dwellers like catfish, and others. It can be very diverse, but you need to plan for how large the fish actually will get. For example, some fish like the tin foil babrb are sold small but can get over 8 inches long.
You could focus and have a habitat tank or a species tank. For example, a tank dedicated to African cichlids, or a tank dedicated to Discus or Angelfish.
I suggest you check out your local library and look for some ‘aquarium encyclopedias’ TFH (Tropical Fish hobbyist) published some good ones. Also check out websites like www.pethobbyist.com and www.aqualink.com for more details.
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what do i need to check on a weekly basis with tropical fish?
Question by Tommy L: what do i need to check on a weekly basis with tropical fish?
i would like to start looking after tropical fish like angel , neon and maybe a few small crabs from a pet store. im new to this my granddad has two tropical tanks and keeps varied types of tropical he doesnt tend to check ph levels in the water.
i want to know what i will be checking on a weekly basis and how often i will need to change water and what other things ineed to add to water (detailed please) much appreciated!!!
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Answer by ZooTycoonMaster
You should test your water for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate weekly or bi-weekly. Optional test kits are pH, hardness, chlorine, and phosphate. Most pet stores should have these test kits, and they shouldn’t be too expensive.
You should do 25% water changes weekly. Here’s a link on how to do a water change: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_do_a_partial_water_change.html
Here’s how to use a gravel siphon: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_use_a_common_siphon.html
That’s pretty much all you need to know….here’s additional links that you may find helpful:
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/new_aquarium_needs.html
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_set_up_a_freshwater_tank.html
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/what_is_fishless_cycling.html
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_do_a_fishless_cycle.html
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/using_fish_to_cycle_your_tank.html
http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/free_fish_food.html
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ZTM
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Q&A: What all do I need for a tropical fish tank?
Question by Chris: What all do I need for a tropical fish tank?
All I have is the tank, and light right now. What all do I need to keep the fish alive? If I am going to spend money on something I do not want them to die in less than a month. Do I need a special tank? Do some fish require different things to live?
Its a 55 gallon fish tank.
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Answer by jogi
- Heater
- Gravel
- Filter
- Ornaments
- Plants
- Net to catch your fish
- Liquid plant fertilizer (for real plants)
If you want your fish to live for more than 1 month you need to properly cycle your tank. Read up on Nitrogen Cycle.
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Categories: Keeping Tropical Fish Tags: Fish, need, tank, Tropical