How much food should I feed my neon tetra fish? Neon tetras eat about 2%of their body weight daily. On average, neon tetras eat approximately 2% of their body weight each day. This is due to the fact that they are so small. If you ...
Read moreDo platies need to be in groups? Platies are schooling fish, and they generally thrive in small groups of about five fish. They will do well in most community tanks, and a group will also make a beautiful single-species tank. How many platies can you ...
Read moreHow long does it take for tetra fish eggs to hatch? The eggs will take at least 48 hours to hatch and another couple of days for the larvae to become free-swimming (depending upon temperature and species). It is best not to disturb the tank ...
Read moreCan you filter aquarium water too much? You can’t really over-filter an aquarium, but it’s fairly easy to under-filter one. Most aquarium filters are rated according to how many gallons the aquarium holds. Can you have 2 filters in a fish tank? Don’t Multiple Filters ...
Read moreHow Can I Keep My Fish Tank Warm without a Heater? Use a Smaller Tank. Get Coldwater Fish. Turn up the Heater in Your House. Bring Your Aquarium Closer to a Source of Heat. Use Warm Water for Water Changes. Insulate the Glass Walls of ...
Read moreHow do I clean and sanitize driftwood? The best way to clean driftwood is to boil it until all tannins are released. Alternatively, you can also clean the driftwood by scrubbing, sanding, and soaking it in water along with 1/9th part of bleach or baking ...
Read moreThe signs of ammonia stress are usually pretty easy to detect, especially if you are paying attention to your fish regularly. Lethargy. Loss of appetite. Hovering at the bottom of the tank (especially for surface dwelling fish) Gasping at the surface. Inflamed gills. Red streaks ...
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