Aquarium Fish Knowledge Base
Aquarium fish? I have an Aquarium and I want to put some fish into it but I have no clue what kind of fish are suit Aquariums give me Names,list ... at least 3
Aquarium Fish? Okay, so im going aquarium shopping, and I'm going to get somwhere between an 60-100 litre tank. It will be freshwater, and coldwater varieties of fish. It will be my first tank, that i have managed by myself, and i am wondering what to put in it. I do NOT want goldfish!!!! Yes, they are sold as beginerfish, which theyre not, and plus they shit everywhere. So can you list some kinds of FRESHWATER, COLDWATER fish, to put in my tank, and any other info u wanna put down. Thank alot! oXoXoXo Yeah, I agree with you, Me and my fish, we have a great filter, and god they make so much mess!
aquarium fish? is there a good site where i can look up fish that have pictures next to them so if i dont know what they are i can find out
What are good community freshwater aquarium fish? I have a 30 gallon freshwater aquarium. In it are 5 angelfish, 1 clown loach, 1 red tailed black shark, and a small pleco. What are some good community freshwater fish that will go well with these fish. I would like them to be active colorful fish. Also if you have any tips on keeping freshwater aquarium plants alive it would be greatly appreciated. My plant keep dying after about 2 weeks in the tank.
What Saltwater aquarium fish have soft bellies? I am looking for a substrate for my saltwater aquarium. Some say they are burrower safe, soft belly safe and/or sifter safe. I haven't bought the fish yet but am curious what type of saltwater aquarium fish have soft bellies so I know more about what substrate to buy. I plan on having goby which I know are sifters and jawfish which are burrowers.
What type of Aquarium fish should I get? Now, the aquarium i'm looking at is a All Glass Aquarium 10 Gallon Hexagon Black Tank (14 x 12 x 18") . What are some fish that could go in this tank? Saltwater or Freshwater? And yes, I'm a first time Aquarium owner.
What is the smallest freshwater aquarium fish? I know some people ask about the smallest fish, but is that an aquarium fish and what are it's common names if it is. I am setting up a five gallon glass aquarium with a 5-15 gallon filter, freshwater sand and a mix of live/silk plants and a flourescent lightbulb and a heater for up to 10 gallons and an LED electronic thermometer. (a side question, how to you 'calibrate' a thermometer?) What can I put in it? Not a betta, because I already have three, one of which lives in it's own 5 gallon and the other two live in two of my mom's community tanks (one in each, they have free range, none of that betta box nonsense for me) I am wanting something different now, and I will NOT put goldfish in it, so don't even suggest it, I will give you a thumbs down because it is cruel to keep a goldfish in anything less than 10 gallons, more is better, I havee two commons in a 29 gallon and if my mom gets tired of her 55 gallon, they'll move into it. TRhey were pond fish, but someone (cont.) poured pesticide into my uncle's pond and killed them (they were 'killing the mosquito larvae and tadpoles') We called the police, but they denied it and we couldn't prove it was them but they told US they did it. So anyway, Nemo and Marlin somehow survived (about 12 other goldies and 3 koi bit it, though)and were about an inch long when I got them and now they are healthy happy lads of about 3 inches or so. I love them a lot, even though nemo is a bit of a bully, but he kind of acts like he wants to breed with Marlin(swimming along side him and some chasing, but no fin biting), but they are still young and don't have any tubercles (or whatever they are called) So I don't know if they are Nemo and Marlin or Nemette and Marleen, or a combo.
What is the best freshwater aquarium fish encyclopedia/handbook? I recently checked out an aquarium fish handbook that I really like but now I want to purchase one of my own. Unfortunately they do not print them anymore. What is a good freshwater aquarium fish encyclopedia/ handbook that has reference pictures, most (if not all) of the species, or is all around a very helpful book? I am more experienced so I want more than just a beginner's book.
How can aquarium fish help you eat more? I heard that if you keep an aquarium filled with fish in your dining room, your appetite will improve and you can eat more food. Does anyone know the explanation? Any help will be highly appreciated.
What is the best way to move aquarium fish to an outdoor pond? I recently bought 4 goldfish from my local fish store and put them in my outdoor pond. They next day they were all dead. My best guess is that the water was a lot colder than that of the aquarium in the store. What can I do to make a better transition between the bag to the pond?
How to get past the bomb in Happy Aquarium fish training game? Does anyone know how to get past the mining/bomb section of the Happy Aquarium fish training game (on facebook)?? I've gotten past many of the obstacles in the game, but this is the only part my fish dies in... (The umbrella, cat paw, venus fly trap mouth, poison fish food, squid, etc) Help! What do you do? I've tried clicking it and obviously it explodes and kills my fish in the process
What can make the white part disappear from an aquarium fish's eyes? I got an aquarium fish a couple weeks ago and noticed when I got it home that it had no white in either of its eyes. They were both completely black (and appeared to be all round pupil, with no white part or other type of ring/distinction between iris and pupil). Tonight I noticed that the fish's eyes look normal again, like the other fish in the tank. I'm just wondering if anyone knows what this is and/or what could have caused the change.
My aquarium fish look like they are starving? My one aquarium of platies (also called moons) are dieing and I don't know what it is from. I get them and they are healthy looking with no normal signs of being sick or stressed. They have the rounded bellies (like platies have), but after a couple weeks their bellies get flat looking and when I see that, they die within a day or two. I have had fish and aquariums for years, but have never seen this. I have done several treatments of binox (broad spectrum for illness) and also had done several treatments for external and internal parasites. But they contiue to look like they are just waisting away. I feed them good quality flake food, vegetable base foods, frozen brine shrimp, frozen blood worms, and frozen tubafex worms. Also put in fresh veggies for them to eat. I give them a well varied seletion of foods. My ph and ammonia levels are fine,as is all the other levels for a good healthy aquarium. Anyone have any idea what is happening? How to stop it?
What is a good place to buy freshwater aquarium fish online? I need a online aquarium store with a great variety of fish, great packaging, great customer service, and a guarantee that the fish will arrive alive. Oh and make sure I can get a refund if my fish are DOA. I would like the shipping to be about $25 or less. Not liveaquaria.com I love that sight but I can not afford the shipping
Would you order an aquarium fish online? I want to order an aquarium fish online (a medusa pleco). I have been looking for this fish forever and could never find it. The only problem i am having is that im afraid that it will not survive the trip. What should i do?
How could I get a job at my local aquarium/fish store? I am 16, and I would like to get a job at this local pet store. Its actually an aquarium store. I have had lots of experience with tropical fish and plants. I am really interested in marine biology, and I thought it might not be a bad idea to get a job at my local fish store. I have good knowledge in freshwater plants. How could I get a job there?
What are some cool albino aquarium fish? I have a 5 gallon aquarium with a small albino african clawed frog and a small albino plecostomus. I want to know any other albino fish I could have with them.
If whales and dolphins have an underwater language to communicate, then do my aquarium fish also? It is well known that whales and dolphins communicate with each other by an audible sonar (noise) across great distances in the water. My question is, do my fish in my aquarium have this ability on a smaller scale yet not discovered by humans, or have they not this capacity. And if not, at what point down the fish family does this "communication" cease to exist? Your references would be very helpful, if there are any. Or just explain your logic. Thanks.
are there any kinds of rocks and minerals that could be toxic to aquarium fish? like pyrite? when waking my son up this morning, i noticed that all but 2 of his fish had died overnight. (he had molly's, danios, an algae eater and a goldfish). they were all fine just yesterday. the only thing i can think of is that recently i noticed a few pieces of 'fools gold' rocks in the bottom . my son is notorious for putting his 'pretty rocks' in the tank, regardless of my yelling at him to NOT put anything in the tank. could a few pieces of pyrite kill the entire aquarium?? what about quartz? or any other kinds of stone? any idea would be greatly appreciated.
Which freshwater aquarium fish eat dead plant matter? I've got some live plants in my 26 gallon bow front tank. As with any plants, parts are dead while other parts flourish. Are there any freshwater aquarium fish that will eat only the dead part of the plant while not touching the living part? Thanks in advance!
Walmart Live NightCrawlers, Is it okay to feed to tropical aquarium fish ? I usually buy nightcrawlers when I go fishing and they look scrumcious and fat and had a thought. I read online that my "creature" requires nightcrawlers/worms in there daily diet. I was wondering if anyone feeds there fish/toads/newts/salamanders ect. live worms purchased from walmart. Just wondering if it would be safe to feed to my aquarium buddies without getting parasites. Are they farm Raised ?
Can you mix a red ear slider turtle with fish in an aquarium? I have a red ear slider turtle. I got him last August in downtown L.A. and he was very small. He has grown quickly, and is almost ready to leave his 10 gallon aquarium to a 30 gallon. My question is the following: is it safe to mix a red ear slider turtle with other aquarium fish? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
What do aquarium fish taste like? I got an aquarium but I am kind of sick of taking care of it. I want to get rid of it and grill the fish. What do they taste like and is there enough meat on them to make it worthwhile? I have a betta and 3 zebra danios.
Which aquarium fish has the best surviving qualities? Hello, Sorry for my english. I am going to buy a fish and a small aquarium for my little brother. Please let me know which fish is the most resistible. There's big possibility my brother will forget to feed the fish often and will not clean the tank. thanx "the plastic one" is bad answer :D ok. i promise to help him with aquarium cleaning and feeding... but in a case I am not at home for a week, please help me with the answer.
Oh no! Tale of the onions and the aquarium fish. ? alright what happened 5 months ago is i buried this dead aquarium fish in this peculiar pot of plant, seeing that i don't know the plant so yea buried it. i didn't tell my mom n dad bout it and just a few days ago, there were onion leaves growing out of that peculiar pot. yup my parents have added the leaves to some of our dining experience!! now i feel weird :) ever had similar encounter? o where the poor fishes go
What top 30 reef aquarium fish species? How hard to find are these species? I am doing research on the saltwater aquarium industry for my class and need a list of popular fish for saltwater aquariums. Thank you for your answers I am doing research on the saltwater aquarium industry for my class and need a list of popular fish for saltwater aquariums. I am looking for specific names, such as Flame angels vs Angels in general. Thank you for your answers also if possible list the source of the information
what are some good freshwater carnivorous aquarium fish? i have a 55 gallon tank, 20 gallon (community tank) and a 10 gal feeder fish tank. was wondering what are some good freshwater carnivorous aquarium fish for the 55 gallon. i like the halfbeak or needlfish but was looking for others as well. i know oscars are and some cichlids but which would eat the feeder fish?
How do you set up a fish aquarium for tropical and betta fish? I bought a used small aquarium for my 9 year old. It had gravel and plants and air pump. I filled it with water and put in my fish. I have regretfully killed about 10 fish including my pleco, 3 bettas, 3 gold fish, 4 tetras and Im unwilling to kill anymore. Ive tried changing the water every other day. I havent put these fish in at the same time as they are not completely compatable. But even in just a bowl, they still die. I have noticed some kind of fast growing green junk growing rapidly on the gravel that balloons into green puffy stuff.
How do I start a freshwater fish aquarium? I have a 20 gallon tank. I want to know what you need to set it up. Also I want to know what fish get along with each other. I don't want Tropical Fish. I want to have that one fish that you always see on the glass sucking the algae. What fish get along with that? Do you have a 20 gallon aquarium at home and if you do what fish do you have and what equipment do you have.
How do I clean fish aquarium accessories? I am getting a betta fish sometime soon and I already have the pebbles and plants from the aquarium I used to use. My previous little fish I had died from an illness, but I do not want that to happen to again.. I want to use the tank accessories but not the tank itself, i'm getting a new one along with a new filter. Thank you!
How do you clean a 2 gallon fish aquarium? I have a 2 gallon fish aquarium with a beta fish and filter. I had it set up and the fish in it 2-3 weeks ago. How often should i clean it? How should i clean it without harming my fish?
what other aquarium fish goes well with tiger barb? anyone knows? i have a very small aquarium because i am just starting at taking care of fishes. i currently have 3 tiger barb on the tank and a parrot fish. the fishes are very very small, on my estimation about 1 inch. according to a friend it is a10-gallon tank
Does the CO2 fermentation process (sugar & yeast) give off other gases harmful to aquarium fish and plants? Having used bottled CO2 with aquarium plants for a while I am experimenting with home made CO2 fermentation units. However, I have been told that using raw sugar and bakers yeast gives off other gases in the fermentation process like methane, and that these other gases are harmful to fish and plants over the long term - is there any truth to this? Also are raw sugar and bakers yeast the best ingredients to use for this process?
Can I use a blanket for my betta fish aquarium? Hi, I have a betta fish in his own 1.5 gallon aquarium. I am going to get a heater in a few days but, for the time till i get one, can I use a blanket to cover my aquarium to keep it warm? Thanks for any answers The waters not so warm thats why. The water is to cover the tank to keep the water warm. Its not for the fish! The blanet will not get in the aquarium.
How can I reduce the odor of my fish aquarium? I have a 20 gallon freshwater aquarium. The odor seems stronger then normal. I have had fish tanks in the past and they have not smelled as bad. Sometimes I can smell the odor of the tank when I walk into the door. You can also sometimes smell it as you walk past. The tank is cleaned every 2 weeks with a filter change. There is no algae. No missing fish. Can anyone give me advice on how to reduce or eliminate the foul odor? Thanks in advance. I WILL CHOOSE BEST ANSWER VERY SOON! Change the filter only twice a year? I don't think so. That is why you have bio-wheel. Also 25% water change and filter change weekly...too excessive and possibly dangerous to the health of the fish. Every other week I change the carbon filter, change 25% water, add aquarium salt and of course stress coat. I also clean the gravel. Does anyone actually know anything about FISH in here? You do not change an established aquarium water EVERY WEEK!!! This is not who told me this this is the reality. I have stuided the BEST guides and learned from various people with degrees in icktheology. I have only 4 small fish. I have a biowheel 20-40 filter. Bio-wheel is the best filters on the market by the way. So much for getting sound advice. The best advice I have gotten so far is go to wal-mart and get the odor remover.
What marine fish are best for my 20 gallon fish aquarium? My cichlids are getting old now and im purchasing a 55 gallon long aquarium for them. Now, lucky me, I have my 20 H aquarium with bio-wheel filter and standared heater to do whatever the hell I want to do with it. SO; I want to do a marine tank. I was thinking that I wanted to do a couple common clowns, a type of goby, a small starfish, a peppermint shrimp and some type of angel (either flame, coral beauty or lemon peal). Do you think this may be a good mix? What are some other cool fish (peaceful) that I could put in a 20 gallon H aquarium! Oh, and I was going to do live rock, with a crushed coral and live-sand substrate with corals and maybe an annenomme. Is this a good Idea? HELP!
how to plant aquarium plants in a fish tank? i have a small fish with some guppy fishes.recently i bought some aquatic plants from a fish aquarium. but after some days the plants died.their steams got soft and slowly the whole plant died.what is the problem ? i am not able to plant anything in my tank and i hate the artificial plants.help me? the plant which i have looks like coriander but the leaves are thin same as hydrilla but not that . i dont know its name?can u tell the name of it?
How can I get a job in a fish aquarium store? I am passionate about fish keeping and have been doing it for 10 years and I must say that the more I learn the more I learn that I don't know.But I have a passion to own my own aquarium store and want to get a job in one so I can learn how things work.What are some tips someone could give me to get that type of job.Is there any type of schooling I could take or books I could read?
Recommendations needed for aquarium & fish for shark lover? Recommendations for a good variety of fish and aquarium type needed for an avid shark lover. Due to size constraints, the tank cannot be really big. Open to having either salt or freshwater tank. If not possible to get small sharks, then what kinds of fish would be shark-like. Thank you.
what common aquarium fish are wild caught? and what fish sold in the aquarium trade are in there natural form (not selectively bred) sorry i did not make it clear enough Q1. what fish are taken from the wild (not normally bred in aquaria) Q2 what fish are commonly bred in captivity but dont look any different to the wild ones. and i have another question Q3 what fish are extinct in the wild but are still available in aquaria
Some advice on starting a marine fish aquarium? I'm thinking of getting and raising a saltwater aquarium. I'm a beginner so I'm just wondering what are some fish I should start out with, as well as algae eaters and shrimp and whatnot. Also, could just give me some general information about saltwater aquariums, like changing the water, cleaning the tank, and some good filters. Thanks. =]
what species of aquarium fish are extinct in the wild? Ive been doing some reading and i found two species of fresh water fish that are extinct in the wild but still exist in home aquariums. the red tailed shark and the butterfly geodid. does anyone know of any others? i want to get some and breed them to ensure thier continued survival at least in some form.
Can you keep a pet starfish in like a one gallon or so one gallon fish aquarium? Ok so I love stsrfish and I really want one as a pet. I know they need saltwater and all and they need a big fish tank aquarium which cost thosands, but can u still have a starfish as a pet and put them in like a 5 gallon or smaller fish aquarium like to put in ur room? And i mean like a baby starfish to put in not like a huge one. I need ur help!
How do I set up my new Fish Aquarium? Right i have the Tank which is 2ft length. 1 1/2 ft deep and 1 1/2 ft high. I have a thermometer and the light. This is it. Now what do I need to get and do to set up my aquarium for tropical fish. I have read about the cycle but not sure about pumps filters and stuff like that. Please help.
Any unique ideas for decorating a large fish aquarium? I am looking for a unique and interesting idea for my 55 gallon fish aquarium...any good ideas to offer? I don't want a background so it is visible from both sides. Any help with themes, lighting, anything is appreciated!
Tips for adding a heater to an aquarium with fish already in it? I have a 5 gallon aquarium and would like to add a 50 watt heater for the winter, as temperatures are already starting to drop. However, I already have my three fish in it. Is it safe to add a heater while fish are in the aquarium, and does anybody have any tips on how I might go about it?? Thank you! Sorry! They're danios. Definitely tropical fish.
Why does my aquarium fish have a hole in his head? I have an african cichilid. He literally has a hole in his head right inbetween his eyes and he won't eat anything. The hole showed up yesterday and it was pretty big. Today it seems to be closing up but now there are about 3 or 4 small pinholes in that same area. What's the deal? Why does my fish have a hole in his head, literally? where do i find medication for the fish??
How long can normal aquarium fish go without being fed? I'm wondering, and excuse the title because I do not know how to describe my fish. I have no clue what type they are. If I forget about feeding my fish for days, I don't want to freak out and think my fish are dead. That's bad for a person on vacation's mind. Answer please. Just wondering because two of my fish died under the filter, and I don't want to lose these two I have left.
What worms should I feed my aquarium fish? I have a Senegal Bichir and want to feed him worms (he loves them), but I'm wondering if it's best to feed him "wild" worms or worms that you can buy in a bait and tackle store for fishing. I know the ones you buy are farm-raised. Which kind would be healthier for my fish?
Does my fish aquarium fluorescent light need to always be on 24/7? I leave the flourescent light on during the night on my fresh water aquarium, but I'd really like to turn it off during the night so the light doesnt travel into my bedroom. Is this safe?? Does the light NEED to be on during the night?? I dont want to risk killing my fish. Please advise.
i have a 50 gal fish aquarium and i need help with what i need and what kind of fish? i just got a 50 gallon fish aquarium and now i need to know what i need to get it running and what kind of fish would be the best in it...i know i plan on getting 4 algea eaters but what else should i get...i would like to get some kind of fish that my kids would like to watch and maybe a snail or something...also with what i want do i need a heater or not...any help would be very much appreciated! thanks!
Is it wrong to feed my aquarium fish fry (xipho) only spirulina algae? I've red that Spirulina is very good for all fish because it makes them stronger and more resistant to possible diseases. I've noticed that they eat it and enjoy it quite well, and they grow very fast. Is it ok to feed them just that until tey are big enough for puting them along with my other fish? BioGeek I forgot to mention that I give them spirulina tablets for people, not those made especially for fish. I grind them (using 2 spoons) into a fine powder.
How do i make my aquarium fish (guppies) mate? Hi folks, i got a couple guppies and 2 mollies. Mollies are good at mating, they make out everyday! The thing is that my female guppy does not wanna have sex at all, whenever the male one gets horny and wants to mate, she ignores him and gets away from him. So what's the deal, what should i do. What am i gonna do to treat them? Put viagra pills in the aquarium? LOL! Thank u for ur time.
What live plants are safe for my aquarium fish? I have a needlefish, a red pacu, a tiger oscar, a leporinus, a plecostamus (sp?), and a number of feeder rosies. What are safe live plants that I can add to my tank without hurting my fish, and that won't get destroyed by them?
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