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Sarah S.

Is it mean to have fish in fish tanks?

How do people feel about this? I have always said that birds should not be pets - that they belong in the wild. However, I have 2 large fish tanks and I feel that I might be somewhat of a hypocrite... Read more
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Tali K.

Answered by Tali K. (Taliketeri) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

It's always been something that I wondered about. I mean, I think it would be mean if they had originally lived in a large pond or ocean and were then taken from their habitat and put into an enclosed… read more

Karen A.

How much salt should go in a fresh water tank?

I have several freshwater tropical tanks and have been reading that salt should be added in small amounts to the water. This is confusing to me, since I thought fresh water tanks were the absence of salt. I have Bettas and Cichlids in 3 tanks, Danos in the other. Do all of the tanks nee… Read more
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sharon d.

Answered by sharon d. (3devinecats) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 1

Hi Karen,I just want to say that I've kept tropical tanks all of my life ,and the only time that salt was ever involved was when I was treating someone for an illness or a Parasite. Salt is a ve… read more

Karen A.

What is the purpose for putting gravel or rocks in a fish tank?

I have several tanks - but started wondering why we add rocks to the tanks. The only reasons I can think of is to make the habitat as close to the natural setting - or to make it look pretty. Read more
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Jill R.

Answered by Jill R. (DocJill) 1 year ago | Thumbs up 3

gravel is pretty with a purpose...it also helps trap waste so everything isn't floating around. if you ever have a fish bowl without it, you will see what I mean, its really messy without gravel read more

news

Aquarium Fish Threaten Oregon's Wild Aquatic Life

Aquarium Fish Threaten Oregon's Wild Aquatic Life

Posted by: TheBloodhound | Posted on: 17/02/08 | Comments: 1023

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon researchers say they’re finding an increasing number of aquarium fish living in the wild. It’s a problem that could push out natural inhabitants and destroy ecosystems. They say that the problem is caused by people who flush unwanted goldfish down the toilet… Read more

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Posted on: 02/15/09
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feeding time at the fish tank

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products

Hagen Fluval FX5 External Canister Filter

Hagen Fluval FX5 External Canister Filter

by Hagen

Multi-stage external canister filter system includes a self-priming in… Read More

Ratchet Clips by Two Little Fishies

Ratchet Clips by Two Little Fishies

Effectively secure your aquarium hoses with these handy Ratchet Clips.… Read More

Seachem Ammonia Alert

Seachem Ammonia Alert

Ammonia Alert continually monitors the level of ammonia in your tank. … Read More

latest reviews

Ratchet Clips by Two Little Fishies

A must have for all fish tank owners

Kelly (KellyJedlicki) posted a review on Ratchet Clips by Two Little Fishies on May 22, 2008

This is a must have for all fish tank owners. This prevents the inadvertent dislodgement of tubes from pumps. Over the past 15 years, I have seen many tank disasters where the hose has come off of powerheads/pumps creating … Read More

Rated 5.0 out of 5.0