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I love Eheim filters. In my opinion they are the best and they run the tank with dead silence. You would not even know they are running as long as the water level is high enough. Anyway, as far as the bio-wheel filter is concerned, I would keep in running on the tank along with the canister...

Welcome to Aquaria Central. Maybe she just like to eat. There may be some underlying health issue but if she is eating normally and swimming around like she doesn't have a care in the world, then just keep an eye on here to see how she progresses. I am sure that she is fine. Marinemom

That is a beautiful tank..The fish are gorgeous! Welcome back. Marinemom

So sorry for your loss. I agree with the others that there is a distinct possibility that you stirred something up when you cleaned up and tidied up. Also a possibility that the water company may have added something to the water that is unsafe for the fish in an aquarium. You can check with the...

You can clean artificial plants with a mild bleach solution if you want but make sure that it is mostly water and all of the plants are rinsed very well before returning them to the tank. This also means that you must rinse your hands and arms too before putting them in the tank. If any of the...

Saltwater to fresh water is not that hard. Just clean it up and clean anything you intend to use for your setup. Just make sure that the tank is not pre-drilled since this can be a problem in freshwater. Some freshwater tanks can be run this way especially if it is a planted tank but it is just...

The air pump is not necessary and most of the time it is used just for a pleasing effect in the tank. The addition of another filter would be beneficial though. Always better to run more than one filter on any given tank so if one filter should go down for any reason you will have the other one...

Let both filters run at the same time and do not turn one off for any extended length of time. If you do all of the beneficial bacteria that has formed on the filter media will die and could cause a problem in your tank when you re-start the filter. As far as I know, there is no such thing as...

Adding garlic is probably the best bet. The fish are attracted to really smelly food and usually the garlic does the trick.Jjust wondering though. Is the tank a planted tank? Often when you think a fish is not eating they are grazing on all of the live plants. They can do this even at night when...

All fish and frogs and snails and the like need a filter. None of them want to be swimming around in their own filth. Doing two water changes a week with no filter is like only flushing your toilet twice a week. Definitely go with a filter for the little guys. Marinemom

Sounds like he is happy now with his new found friends. Just a note though. I would try to get them into a bigger tank since they are extremely active fish and would absolutely appreciate more room to swim around in and chase each other. Enjoy them. Marinemom

Really it just depends on exactly where the tank is placed and the way the house is built. If there is a real concern that the floor might collapse due to the weight and pressure of the tank and its contents then seek the advice of a professional. However in all fairness I had a 46 gallon...

No question is stupid. Marinemom

Generally fish will become more lethargic or slow down considerably when they are cold or not warm enough. This is really evident in such fish as Discus. They really slow down if their water is not warm enough. What kind of fish do you have and what is the temp. in the tank? Marinemom

Having more then one filter plays double duty. If for some reason one of the filters should go down for a short time the other filter will pick up the slack until the other one is up and running again. As a rule, there is no such thing as overkill or too much filteration. As long as there is not...

The footprint of the 29 and the 30 long is a big difference. I understand why you just broke down and purchased from the LFS. Good luck with the new tank. At least now you have the tank you really want. Marinemom

Very nice! Sounds like you are having a lot of fun with your tank. Marinemom

I have never heard of frozen food harboring nasties such as ick. I would say they are perfectly fine to use for your fish as long as they were not thawed and re-frozen. Marinemom

Just got the message. Your new betta is simply stunning! Beautiful colors. I am sure he will live a long and happy life in your care. Good luck with him. Marinemom

Most tetras will work as long as they are small enough. Stay away from the bigger species of tetras such as the Buenos Aires tetras or the Congo tetras. Generally they grow way too large for a ten gallon tank. Of course make sure you are adding them to a fully cycled tank. If the tank is just...