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Your Questions About Best Aquarium For Guppies

Jul 5th, 2011
by Aquarium Lover.
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Robert asks…

what’s the best alage eater for a 6gal freshwater aquarium w/ guppies and neon tetras?

plan to have 4 guppies, 5 neon tetras and 1 or 2 algae eaters.. is this ok?

Aquarium Lover answers:

I recommend the Oto Catfish.

Here is more information about these fish from http://www.americanaquariumproducts.com/AquariumPlants.html
Oto Catfish (genus Otocinclus)
Popular non destructive algae eating catfish that usually mixes well in a planted community tank. Oto Catfish tolerate a wide pH range of 5.2-7.5 and prefer a temperature between 68 to 82 F (20- 28 C). Otos grow to 1.5” (4 cm).

Paul asks…

Best aquarium filter for sand substrate?

I have a 20 gallon freshwater tropical tank, with just some guppies and a couple of Cory catfish. It’s been up and running for about six weeks, and the water readings are all fine. I am using a sand substrate in this aquarium, and it is KILLING my filters! First I was just using the TopFin power filter that came with the kit- once the sand killed that one off I switched to a Penguin power filter, but it went and died this morning. I try to keep them cleaned and maintained, but I just can’t seem to keep the sand away from the impeller(s). I can’t shorten the intake tube (already tried that!) and I don’t want to put nylon over the end because I want it to keep filtering out all the other waste. I can’t afford to be buying new filters every month! Is there a better filter to use? A canister filter maybe? HELP!

Aquarium Lover answers:

Use a bottom filter (with a pad on top) This uses the substrate as a filter with two stacks coming up with an air stone in the stacks. Your corry’s will take care of most of the “trash” and once a month (or so) “vacuum” the bottom with a siphon tube to exchange some water (about a gallon) Once you use this system for a while you can add another filter (top mount) or a filter that uses air only (canister) as most of the small sand particles will be trapped on the bottom or washed out by the siphon. I am curios why you chose sand for a fresh water tank though. I like gravel because of the vast variety of color options……R

Linda asks…

What would your dream aquarium be?

50,000 gallons. no compatibility issues. fresh, salt, and brackish water fish can be kept together comfortably. a shark could get along with guppies and triggerfish would completely ignore invertebrates. anything is possible in this aquarium. best of all, you don’t have to pay a penny for anything in it. what would you put in this tank?

Aquarium Lover answers:

Ive heard of dream houses dream cars and dream families but WHO spends their time dreaming up aquariums?

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Tropical Fish Aquarium – How to Set Up Right Habitat for Your Fish

Sep 28th, 2009
by Guest Blogger.
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Carpintis Cichlid

Image by Scott Kinmartin via Flickr

Author: Abhishek Agarwal

If you have the right habitat set up in your aquarium to suit your tropical fish you can rest assured that your fish will be happy and live long and healthy – perhaps even breed and add to the beauty of your tank.

If you are in the mood to have some tropical fish as pets in your aquarium you must know how to set up their home for them. You must also know something about their eating habits as well as their breeding habits.

Tropical fish need a fairly large tank like 3 cubic feet or more. The tank must have clean and fresh water along with the equipment to keep the water that way.

They need to have a lot of natural (not artificial) plants in the tank with a lot of gravel that some of them love to muzzle through. If the fish are comfortable in their natural habitat they will soon begin to breed adding to your pleasure of fish keeping. (more…)


Neon Tetras In Your Tropical Fish Aquarium

Sep 21st, 2009
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Paracheirodon simulans

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Author: Anthony Higgens

Probably the most popular tropical aquarium Tetra is the Neon Tetra. Originally from freshwater streams in Brazil, Columbia and Peru, it’s a peaceful, community fish and quite suitable for the beginner aquarist.

The Neon Tetra is a schooling fist and, as such, should always be kept with a community of 10 or so – they get lonely and sicken if alone. They prefer a somewhat dim environment so a few floating plants to filter the light is recommended as well as a dark substrate flooring.

In addition, place plenty of plants on the bottom of the tank for hiding spots– but leave enough room for some “open” swimming. Be aware that during the night, – when your Neon Tetra is hiding and resting – it will “turn off” it’s bright sparkling colors and it will look dull or dim. Light will gradually bring back their bright coloration.

The water temperature for Neon Tetras should be kept between 72F-78F degrees. Neon Tetras, in the wild are omnivores and eat a variety of foods including crustaceans, worms and small insects. They do love to eat, though, so be careful of over-feeding. Use a high quality flake food, with occasional supplements of daphnia, or brine shrimp for variety and they will do quite well. (more…)


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