what are some exotic freshwater Aquarium Fish for 2 gallon tanks? (if there are any)
~thanks! 
My advice for you is to buy 4 guppies, they are beautiful and fun fish to watch. Make sure that you pay attention to water quality so your fish are healthy.
Right now I have a 55 gallon aquarium, with a large Marineland, hang on filter. The problem is that I have lets say, a top that was meant for a 35 gallon. I’m planning to buy the whole 55 gallon hood, but I’m wondering, on full hoods were does the intake and out take part of the filter go?
On full hoods, there are sections along the back you can cut out to allow space for filters and other equipment.
I am doing research on the saltwater aquarium industry for my class and need a list of popular fish for Saltwater Aquariums. Thank you for your answers
I am doing research on the saltwater aquarium industry for my class and need a list of popular fish for saltwater aquariums. I am looking for specific names, such as Flame angels vs Angels in general. Thank you for your answers
also if possible list the source of the information
1 Angelfish (Large)
2 Angelfish (Dwarf)
3 Anthias
4 Bass & Groupers
5 Basslets & Assessors
6 Batfish
7 Blennies
8 Boxfish & Pufferfish
9 Butterflyfish
10 Cardinalfish
11 Chromis
12 Clownfish
13 Damsels
14 Dartfish
15 Dragonets
16 Eels
17 Filefish
18 Foxface
19 Flatfish
20 Frogfish
21 Goatfish
22 Gobies
23 Grunts
24 Hamlet
25 Hawkfish
26 Hogfish
27 Jacks
28 Jawfish
29 Lionfish
30 Parrotfish
31 Pipefish
32 Pseudochromis
33 Rabbitfish
34 Rays
35 Scorpionfish
36 Seahorse
37 Squirrelfish
38 Sharks
39 Snappers
40 Tangs
41 Tilefish
42 Triggerfish
43 Wrasse
I am looking for a US based Aquarium Supplies website. I am Irish I’m really starting to feel the pinch of the credit crunch. I however don’t want to have to give up my hobby due to the greediness of many Irish pet shops, they are robbing me blind at the moment. I know from doing a little research that US prices are way more reasonable even with shipping costs. So any site that ships to Ireland and has a good selection.
Our favorite is Drs Foster and Smith - price and product line are both great for us. Check it out.
It’s tempting, when you’re just starting out in the aquarium-keeping hobby, to keep things small. It seems logical that a goldfish bowl or a small tank will be easier to maintain than one of those wall-sized monsters, but in fact it’s just the opposite.
The bigger the tank, the easier it is to care for. A larger volume of water helps minimize the effect of temperature changes, pH swings, and the biological toxins that come from decaying plant and fish wastes. With toxins more widely dispersed in the water, your filters have more time to do their job, while your fish stay healthier. All of this means that beginning aquarium hobbyists don’t have so much to fear from common early mistakes.
Also remember that small fish are generally more active than bigger fish, and are much happier with more room to swim around in, so don’t get a small tank just because you like small fish!
In my opinion, the best size to get you started is a standard 40 or 55 gallon rectangular tank. These are easy to find, have lots of standard accessories, are relatively inexpensive, and they’re easy to take care of. It doesn’t take too long to change the water or do other standard maintenance, all parts of the tank are easy to reach, and you’re less likely to have problems with algae growth than in a smaller, narrower tank.
Do yourself a few favors when looking at tanks to buy. Start with glass, because acrylic has its own tricky issues to master. Check the glass or packaging for a safety symbol, certifying the strength of the silicone caulking used to hold the panes of glass together. Also be sure to get a snug-fitting cover that’s easy to clean – you’ll need that to keep both feisty fish and evaporating water in the tank, and it’s inevitably going to get filmed or crusty over time.
Buy a stand that’s sufficient to support your tank’s weight – remember that a 40 gallon tank can weigh up to five hundred pounds when it’s full of water and gravel! Choose the location of your tank carefully, to make sure the floor is level and strong and, that direct sunlight doesn’t fall on the tank during certain parts of day (this will throw your temperature maintenance off).
Set up the stand, and do anything you need to in order to make sure it’s absolutely level – anything out of kilter will put pressure on your tank’s glass or joints, and they WILL give eventually. Not a pretty picture!
Speaking of which, most modern fish tanks are never going to leak, break, or fall, but accidents do happen, and it wouldn’t hurt to add a rider on your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance to cover potential water damage to your carpet or floorboards.
Iszuddin Ismail
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/your-fish-tank-how-big-should-it-be-50464.html
Owning tropical fish can provide you with immense enjoyment and can become a wonderful hobby that not only you but other will benefit from also.
Although most tropical fish can be relatively easy to care for it is important to educate yourself before buying tropical fish because without proper understanding of their needs your new hobby could become extremely expensive.
You will need to know and research how to set up an aquarium, understand the size you will need for the amount of fish you are hoping to keep. Also be aware of the sizes your fish will grow to as most tropical fish are not purchased at adult size.
By reading books and looking on the internet you will be able to find out what temperature the water in your aquarium needs to be and will know how to test the ph levels, water hardness and for any toxins.
Be aware of diseases, one of the most common tropical fish diseases is white spot, this is caused by a parasite called ‘ick’ or ‘ich’ you will know if this has affected you tropical fish as you will notice white spots on the fishes scales. White spot is a very irritating disease for tropical fish, if you notice your fish rubbing themselves against objects or plants this could be a sign of infection.
It is important to treat white spot immediately. It can kill tropical fish within a few days and will be spread to others in the tank. If one of your fish has been affected you will need to treat the entire tank.
It is important to clean your fish tank and all the stones and plants that are in it, you will need to change the water checking the ph levels as you do so.
To prevent white spot from affecting your fish you should always quarantine new fish for approximately 2 days. Maintain a high water quality and always provide your fish with a balanced diet.
You should never over feed your tropical fish, this can pollute the water and also harm you fish. Provide enough food for them to survive and grow healthily. You may find that different fish will eat different food so it is worth researching this aspect. Some fish are scavengers and are happy to feed off scraps and debris from the tank others will need a specific type of food.
If you are beginner it may be tempting to rush out and buy the best tank you can see and add all the colourful fish you can find however, without being armed with the right information and the correct knowledge about owning tropical fish your efforts could result in disaster.
Your local pet shop owner or aquarium shops will be happy to talk to you about any information or concerns you have about setting up and keeping an aquarium. By knowing all the facts you will be able to purchase an aquarium and tropical fish that will be an enjoyment and pleasure to keep.
Allen Jesson
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/tropical-fish-a-beginners-guide-136843.html
Do you get points, achievements, or coins if someone gives your tanks a thumbs up or if you rate someone else’s tank?
They do that to say if your tank is good or not. That doesn’t have large impact on your playing Happy Aquarium.
If more people vote your tank, then you are likely to get more prizes, levels, and other great stuff!
Hope that helps!
The local Aquarium Fish shop prices fish about 0.5-2 dollars more than the wal mart.
Where should I go for fish?
Since you are hopefuly only buying these fish once, I would spend the extra couple bucks and get them from you locally owned and operated fish store if only for principle if not for the fact that fish at these stores are usualy much better cared for and are less likely to be diseased. Wal Mart has tons of money already and can go without yours. Usualy folks who work at locally owned fish stores are much more knowledgable about their fish than are anyone at Wal Mart.
Can I leave Aquarium Lights on with a hamster in a tank? Or will the heat hurt them?
I suggest you get a mesh screen cover for your tank, not an aquarium top. You can find mesh lids at a petstore or online. Don’t use the aquarium lighting.
If you could list any sites that have cheap shipping and good quality supplies for a saltwater aquarium, that would be appreciated. I already use www.saltwaterfish.com but are there any other really good ones that you could recommend?
i’ll give you two sites that i consider to be the best on line sites i’ve found for all your aquarium needs
fishlore.com
liveaquaria.com
however i feel that online sites will never compete with your local mom and pop as online doesn’t have the advantage of the personal touch that people who care will give