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construction guy/pond builder here. Go to home depot, pick up a small premixed bag or jar of Quickrete cement or similar. 6 to 10lb, should run ya $5-$10 or so. get one of those small cornbread-size aluminum pans for the oven, mix in the concrete to about 3" thick, sit the piece of driftwood INTO the concrete so that the bottom 3" or so is fully embedded in concrete, and give it 24-48hrs to cure. rinse and stick it in the tank. bury the cement base in the substrate.
example: https://www.amazon.com/QUIKRETE-110110-Concrete-Mix-10LB/dp/B000H0IP9G/
it's cheaper at home depot.
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ps: you've got about 20 minutes to shape the concrete to give it a natural look before it starts getting hard. Make sure you mix exactly as per instructions on bag.
I hate to say it, but two clowns in a 14g tank is not a good idea. It's just not enough space to allow two fish of that size to cohabitate. One clown might work out in a tank that size, but I would advise you to instead consider two or three smaller fish and maybe a sexy shrimp or two. Smaller fish could include various kinds of gobies. You could also in a 14 gallon tank set up a shrimp with a shrimp goby.
Using a water test kit! Absolutely necessary for fish-keeping. You can get them at most pet stores, but they're cheaper on Amazon. Make sure you get a LIQUID DROP kit, not paper test strips. The paper strips are horribly inaccurate.
Don't worry about the pH, what you need the values for are ammonia, nitrite, and nitrates. The only safe value for ammonia or nitrite is 0ppm. Anything higher is harmful and can cause a lot of issues with fish and their tanks, including cloudy water. Same goes for nitrates, but nitrates are safe up to 20ppm. You still want to keep them as low as you can though.
In the meantime, do lots of partial water changes. If your water is that cloudy, I can almost guarantee it's a water quality issue, and doing water changes will help reduce the levels in your tank into safer measures, and in the process clear things up.
It is missing the base part that screws into the bulb socket.
Gonna be something like this:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002AQMNW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_Vbt3FbCKWGWF6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This may not be the exact one so don't just order it. I would recommend hitting a pet / aquarium shop to match it up.
5gal min, 10gal if you want other small fish like Neons(at least 6) or Pygmy Cory cats(at least 6). 50 watt heater(aqueon is fine), Sponge filters are good and cheap, you will need an air pump to power it and they can be noisy. Or a small hang on back(HOB) filter would be great and quiet, this one is excellent but other brands are fine, check the reviews. Real plants are always the best but plastic is okay.
move the fish to a cup with clean water (bottled water ideal, or if its tap water, let it sit an hour or two to adjust to the room temperature)
then, empty that fish tank using a small bucket or cups of water.. whatever u have to do. then when its light enough to carry, dump the rest of the water outside or in the toilet and wash the tank real good in the tub. u can use bleach if u want, but make sure u rinse it for a full 5 minutes with water to make sure its clean. Any leftover cleaners can kill the fish.
look on amazon or at walmart for a cheap power filter. they are easy to use and work great. example: https://www.amazon.com/Tetra-Whisper-Power-Filter-Three-Stage/dp/B001CHXJSK/
you hang it right on the edge of your tank. it'll replace the built-in filter, and it will work fine with what you have. you'll never have dirty water again and since u only have 1 fish, you'll only have to change the filter floss a couple times a year. make sure you dont overfeed the fish. only feed enough, so that everything is eaten within 5 minutes. if there is food left over after 5 minutes, you are feeding too much
good luck
Are you in the US?
If so try ebay like these here
Or of you're in the UK, Maidenhead Aquatics have a range of silk plants exclusive to them :)
Plenty vids on youtube on how to reseal tanks, i also used acetone from salon services to clean the tank out, worked a treat.
Best of luck !
Obviously the suggestions have been made re larger tank and rehoming so I won't add more there.
When I have had a dirty water column that I want to clean I have put in a second filter, but attached to the inlet I put a soft drink (soda) bottle that I cut the bottom off. Inside the the bottle I then put filter floss (basically poly fill bought from a sewing store). I wish I had a picture to make it clearer.
The poly fill provide a very fine filter to catch all of the suspended particles as they pass I to the filter. I have put it in for a while and washed and reused the filler.
Obviously not the best solution but it may help.
Another option ( same concept but less fyi) could be a the vacuum below- or similar, allows you to vacuum up the waste and filter it out and the water stays in the tank.
We had issues with our tank a few weeks after setting it up and putting fish in, except we were struggling to keep the Nitrites and Ammonia levels under control. We ended up using Fluval Cycle Biological Enhancer which worked wonders. For the first three days you add a certain amount (based upon how many litres/gallons are in your tank) followed by a weekly dosing of the same amount. Also doing the tank when we do a water change. The Fluval Biological Enhancer liquid got our tank completely under control within 2 weeks of starting the treatments. That, and replacing the filter for a Fluval U2 filter, which more than doubled the surface area of filtering material in the filter.
We also bought a bottle of SeaChem Prime as well, but seeing as the Fluval liquid worked well, we've not had the need to use it yet. It will probably do the same thing as the Fluval liquid though so just get whatever is cheapest out of the two and you should end up with a cycles tank in no time at all.
How about something like this but in reverse? This way the stuff doesn't get everywhere and has time to grow more.
I bought a bottle of Tetra Nitrate Minus from Pets At Home (UK) which should remove nitrates from the water. You should be able to get it from Amazon or your local pet shops in the US (don't know where you're based)
Get yourself a test kit like this and find yourself a good cycling guide. I've used this one 4 times and it worked really well for me. My very first tank took 13 weeks to cycle. My 4th one, I had an established filter I could use and it still took 2 weeks. I hear the average is around 6 weeks, but YMMV. I know this sounds like a ridiculous long time and trust me, it certainly drove me crazy, 'cause patience is not my strong suit, but it really is worth it in the end. You can take this time to do lots of research on which kinds of fish you want, what they require, which ones play well together etc. Good luck!
☝️this, OP. My very first tank took 13 weeks to cycle. My 4th one, I had an established filter I could use and it still took 2 weeks. Get yourself a test kit like this and find yourself a good cycling guide. I've used this one 4 times and it worked really well for me - but it is for a fishless cycle. So you will want to find yourself a good guide for a fish-in cycle. Maybe somebody else here has a link to a good one they can recommend.
this Ive seen work well for people
If you're looking for a filter suggestion: I'm a fan of Aquaclear filters. I run an Aquaclear 50 on my 20g. $30 on Amazon and comes with media.
If you upgrade or augment your filtration, and keep up with weekly water changes, I think it'll solve the problem.
You can use No Planaria from Amazon as it works on snails and limpets too!
It comes with a little scoop and I dosed 1 scoop per 50 liters once every 24 hours for 5 days. Also the powder will affects the visibility of the water. I did 3 water changes over the course of the following week which helped clear everything up. Be sure to remove any carbon filters prior to dosing.
I had no adverse effects to my RCS, Otocinclus, or Neon Tetras at all.
Get a pre-filter sponge. I assume you have a hang-on-back filter if this is some tank you bought at a pet-store, then the sponge should cover the water intake for the filter. People usually use them for protecting fry from the filter but I assume they work just as well for bigger fish.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002LL32RY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_0VGQK4Z8PVXM2V77TC4M
Thanks for the info! I’m glad you were able to diagnose your fish. I’d go ahead and remove the decor. Also I’m not a huge fan of activated carbon in fish tanks, if you are doing regular water testing and dechlorinating after water changes you really don’t need to use carbon. Not saying take it out, just giving my opinion as I’ve struggled with issues in the past with some of the fish I kept while using it.
Aquarium salt is fine in small doses according to your tank size. Many noobs often overdose their tank with salt and in turn, kill their fish. You can read all about it here. Some argue it’s unnecessary and some think it’s super beneficial, I guess it depends on the condition of your tank ecosystem.
Also adding some filter fiber like this one can really help with water clarity and increase filtration.
Yes your fish will eventually heal from the injury. The swelling is caused by fluid leaking behind its eye. Check to see if your betta’s eye is milky discolored or bloodstained this will tell you if the cornea was ruptured.
Easiest thing you can do is put high quality flake food in a small jar with some marbles and shape it until you have dust, then mix that dust with tank water, collect it in a pipette, and squirt it in front of the fry, many times a day.
An easier alternative, is to pick up Tetra Tabimin
and just drop them in the tank near the fry. It becomes extremely soft and is made of powder so fry can eat it. I had excellent results raising very fragile cryptoheros nanoluteus to adulthood with mostly Tabimin, along with supplemental foods such as baby brine shrimp, which you can buy frozen. Tabimin has a skim milk base which makes for a fast growth rate and good bone development.
The BEST thing you can do is pick up an actual fry food such as those from Hikari (firstbites) or Northfin brand fry food. This stuff is literally dust and is formulated for fry.
Add Purigen in your filtration system. It'll get rid of the tannins.
The other option is to do what ttb said. You'll probably still have yellow tinged water but it'll clear up pretty well that way.
Never buy magic erasers. Buy the unmarketed identical version.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07WNNR4JB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_Q9J95NJSBA1W1JJZFR9K
That said, I can't imagine it's a great addition to your tank. I would never do that personally unless I could ensure the tank was completely rid of all of those chemicals before reintroducing life.
Hello OP, I’ve had issues with this exact tank and filter (eventually it died out) after three months of use. Sounds like the filter cartridge is the issue. I ended up throwing that out and getting a better HOB filter like this one. It worked a lot better and was a bit less noisy imo.
If that’s not something you wanna do, you can try removing the filter cartridge and swapping it out with something like this.
IMO it works better and the water flow is a lot better, I’m personally not a fan of carbon in my tanks and in my experience the fish do a lot better without it.
They do not have to be blanched (I have never blanched mine), but that does help waterlog them and help them sink. You can wedge them under a rock, skewer them on a fork and drop the entire fork in, or make/buy a clip attached to a magnet (link).
I went through a journey with this myself. I have Kohler faucets which have a very specific Female 13/16" - 27 spec thread. I found it after a lot of searching in Home Depot (failed), Ace hardware (failed) finally on Amazon after a few wrong sizes. The problem was finding the actual faucet Spec, and then the rest is easy. So do that - find the faucet aerator spec and then the matching receptacle to hose adaptor. This is what I ended up getting, life is good now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PBCT36K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Ofcourse I'm talking about connecting the faucet to the Python water changer that many/most people use. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000255NXM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_C6B41X8A4NBNBM273RX9
Please don't blindly buy this, DO CHECK your faucet (easy way is to find the matching aerator spec on the company website that makes the faucet). Good luck
Edit: Neoperl brand in Home Depot makes a bunch of the other sizes, Kohler is a douchebag company that makes the weirdest most esoteric size. I must have spent 30 dollars in various sizes of fittings.
There is no list of canister filter and no list of sponge and air stone filter. Likely, a canister filter in a 10 gallon is overkill...
but there are options like this, for tanks up to 25 gallons. At 10 gallons, it would turn the tank over about 10 times per hour.
At least on mobile, this looked more like a price checking website, but perhaps that is a mobile issue?
Make sure you keep testing your water frequently and doing some water changes throughout the week.
I would suggest also getting Fritz Aquatics FritzZyme 7 Nitrifying Bacteria. It will help introduce some good bacteria into your tank and help with the reduction of ammonia and nitrite!
It’s available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Fritz-Aquatics-Fritzzyme-7-Freshwater-Nitrifying/dp/B0002DGKAO
I’m really happy with this one. Has three different lighting modes, 3-6-9 hours for the light timer, and 5 different levels of brightness. The only gripe I have is after the timer finishes, the light doesn’t turn off, just goes very dark.
If you’re worried about algae, that responsibility falls on you and the setup you have, not the equipments fault. You’re gonna have to make sure to follow the proper Estimative Index (EI) dosage so you don’t put in too much nutrients and leave on the lights too long. I have had algae problems in the past and that was definitely due to a mixture of lights on too long and rising phosphates levels.
Amazon.... Ulifery Robot Dog Cool Walking Land Tank Aquarium Ornament Fish Tank Decorations for Betta
i really wasnt trying to be condesending i promise that i really was just trying to help and i really am sorry also i know my spelling is shit but i really am sorry, now im not exactly sure what it is you are lookinh for but i use this during power outages and really like and it may be usefull for you,https://www.amazon.com/Mylivell-Aquarium-Silent-Energy-Silicone/dp/B07BKQQKZQ/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=battery+powered+aquarium+air+pump&qid=1611842425&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-3-
and i really am sorry that i sounded condesending and i didnt mean to
Easiest way to do water changes I've found is with a water siphon with faucet adapter. here is a "cheap" one on amazon
African Cichlids are very territorial. Don't waste your money on other varieties of fish without doing research.. those cichlids will kill them most likely. I've had Jack Dempsey co-habitat.
give them several places to hide, rocks and pots plants are cheap/easy decor.
Pic of my late fish tank RIP little buddies
a whole week without food is not only cruel, but it may weaken and kill a few of them.
I would definitely get an automatic feeder. It's just $13 on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Saim-Feeder-Battery-Operated-Automatic-Aquarium/dp/B00Y23REQO
I like this siphon for $3.41 on Amazon for small tanks.
People aren't suggesting they have ich. There are many parasites that cause flashing and a good first guess would be gill flukes, which are very common. (That's if it's a parasite and not a water quality issue.)
If you're in the US they sell the 1 oz bottle for $8. If you're not in the US which country are you in? I might be able to find and recommend an alternative.
You could try using an aquarium UV light, like this one:
I'm not sure. Where all the pump parts are is completely like sealed other than the water intake and out take. I tried rinsing it out with hot water too see if it'd help unclog anything in there.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW2F5TQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0pljFbSQMVD9M
That's my exact filter I have if that helps.
I was looking at those but the cascade is the same price.... Cascade CCF3UL Canister Filter For Large Aquariums and Fish Tanks - Up To 100 Gallons, Filters 265 GPH https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DJ9NY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RrURDbG3PD113
https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Tropical-Sinking-Catfish-Loaches/dp/B00025JZAE?th=1 This stuff will sink and takes a while to dissolve. Fish out the leftovers after maybe 2 hours because it will be a lot for so few fish.
This would be considered high tech. I have co2 pumping in there on a timer along with the light. Here is a link to my light: Beamworks Beamswork DA 6500K 0.50W Series LED Pent Aquarium Light Freshwater Plant Discus (60cm - 24") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N4FS6ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JCgTCb51NMJRB I also dose Excel Flourish every other day and use root tabs.
Ive got two guppies, a gold cloud, moneywort and some anubias in a 3g tank. I have been doing water changes (20% once a week) but i think my filter cartridges are lacking. i was thinking of making my own but idk wat materials to use. https://www.amazon.com/CPF3-Cascade-Aquarium-Filter-Filtration/dp/B00T6HPZFI/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?keywords=fish%2Bfilter&qid=1550427329&s=gateway&sr=8-13&th=1&psc=1
Ok, I'll go ahead and let ammonia drop to 0 ppm before dosing it back up again.
For the filter, I probably should've done a bit more research. The filter cartridges seem to be both filter floss and carbon filtration. So, in replacing the cartridge, I'd be throwing out a substantial percentage of my bacterial colony, right? However, the filter does have a biowheel spinning out front, where supposedly a large percentage of the colony is housed. I would hope that changing the cartridge won't set back the cycle too much.
1-1/2 times the diameter of the hole. good info. i'll be mindful of that thanks. I'm guessing easy on the pressure and lots and lots of patience?
one of these guys? https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Extractor-Remover-Ceramics-Porcelain/dp/B07FN9QGDF/
if you want to make the most of it, go for a saltwater setup. order instant-ocean salt ($17 for ten gal)
get some live rock, small anemone or corals, and a couple clownfish or some dwarf seahorses... the ladies will want to come over and spend time just for the tank ;)
instant-ocean salt: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NQH210G/ref=sxts_kp_tr_2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
don't forget a $5 hydrometer to keep an eye on salt levels and a $15 surface skimmer. everything else is about the same. If you live in a dorm that is always heated, you won't even need a heater. liveaquaria.com or ebay.com for very interesting saltwater fish and live rocks. It won't run you that much more than a freshwater setup will.
live seahorses: https://www.ebay.com/itm/SALE-DWARF-SEA-HORSE-PAIR-marine-saltwater-fish-aquarium-coral-rock/292786274407
I've left the hottest chicks on campus staring at my tank going "OH MY GOD ITS NEMO!" with child-like wonder like they've never seen a saltwater tank in someones room before... because they probably actually never have.
The down side of nerites, mine even laid eggs on my mystery snail.
If you have a glass tank you might want to consider getting a razor scraper as well. It takes the eggs right off the glass (will scratch a plastic tank) Just be careful around any seems so you don't cut into the silicone.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DSWXC3I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It’s this one: CNZ Aquarium Decor Fish Tank Decoration Ornament Artificial Plastic Plant Green (10" x 10" Mat) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JQY5HC6?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Unfortunately my plants are fake. That’s my next tank project, live plants.
You could try a basic c02 kit like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Pressurized-88g-CO2-Kit-Ounces/dp/B004G44ZQQ
And/or this:
https://www.tetra.net/en/en/products/tetra-plantamin
Light only in a planted tank is sometimes not enough. And lights age to and it could be your lights don’t do their job like they used to
Good to hear that, keep a eye on them for the coming weeks and make sure to clean every week and refresh 25% of water to keep oxygen levels healthy for your fish and when adding new water always use “water conditioner”, because tap water contains chlorine and that’s bad for your fish, check link:
https://www.amazon.com/Fluval-Water-Conditioner-Aquariums-16-9-Ounce/dp/B00G25IA6S
I use one of these and it works really well. Link
API Fungus Cure Powder, will turn your tank green, but works if he is not to far gone. Follow directions on the back of the packet. I have added the link below so you can see what it looks like and maybe pick it up at your LFS. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001OIQE5C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
there are timer feeders too. most are under $20
This is the one I bought first. Fluval Pressurized 88g-CO2 Kit - 3.1 Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G44ZQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_zOD.wb371JEF6
Then I realized how much I would be spending on refill cartridges. So I bought this and a paintball canister.
Hydra Aquatic CO2 Paintball Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZAAP2K/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_UPD.wbWB6ESTK
Much much cheaper. Also, remember to keep it low and check it regularly to make sure the pressure stays the same. Oh, and if you're going through too much co2, turn it off at night, the plants won't use it without sunlight. I ended up putting mine on a timer for just that reason.
Edit: I almost forgot to tell you, if you are going planted, don't get a tall fish tank. They make it hard for the lights to reach the bottom of the tank so you can't grow ground cover very well.
I would personally not use an external heating pad. They can have risks of burning people and electric shock if covered in water. This heater looks better for your 2.5 gallon tanks. They are about $10 each, but at only 7.5W they won't overheat your tanks. It can also be placed inside your tanks, under gravel or rocks.
Oh, cool, gotcha! Man, so many ideas... it'd be cool to have a 5 - 10 gallon betta fish tank. They're so curious about their surroundings and so colorful that I feel like they would keep a child's attention...
Or, if you had the space, a giant (like > 60 gallon) fancy goldfish tank. They're so peaceful to watch, and have great personalities. Plus, if you take care of them well, they live practically forever! And apparently can learn tricks
A friend of mine recently set up a 20 gallon long with some glofish for her daughter. It's pretty sweet - provided you're into the 'fake' look hahaha! For what it is, I think it looks neat, and her daughter is mesmerized.
The nice thing is that these fish are all pretty hardy :)