A Top Tip!

[a.i.m]

USING CARBON IN NEW TANKS

Always a good idea to use carbon in your filters as part of a new setup, to help remove any toxins left over from the making of the tank. ( silicon sealant or from the glass cutting procedure).

Also to remove any medication/treatments within your tank water after dosage has been done ( water changes still needed also).

WHATS YOUR TOP TIP

 

[bigfish]

My top tip

Don't wash your filter sponges under TAPWATER!!!!!

Common mistake!!! am i correct?

Install 2 heaters so if one fails the other is a back up!!!!

Don't over feed

Research fish before you buy!!!

Don't over purchase fish when u start up (frustraighting when they all die)

Keep at least 1 bucket for sole purpose of tank duties (dont want turtle wax getting into the tank now do we)

 

[a.i.m]

PIRANHAS

Give them a good feed before a water change is due, leave them 15 mins to eat their food, and then do your water change / maintenance. LOL ( id try not get your hands wet realy but if you have too ... )

WHATS YOUR TOP TIP

 

[Weaver]

On receiving the latest electricity bill after setting up tanks4 and 5 just sit down together and laugh.Its moments like these which keep a relationship alive.
Must go now as the doctors surgery closes soon

 

[trace1]

creep lots to partners when wanting a new tank


oh yeah hide fishfood from kids

 

[Ethos]

top tip #1 research your fish
top tip #2 research your fish
top tip #3 research your fish
top tip #4 research... you get the idea

Oi, I agree.

Plus really good cleaning supplies.

 

[a.i.m]

KEEPING FISH IN TIP TOP CONDITION

As well from dried fish foods feed your fish frozen/live foods , this will keep them in good condition also bringing them into breeding condition.

Theres a large selection of frozen foods you can buy from a good fish shop, next time have a look and you'll be suprised, i know i was.

WHATS YOUR TOP TIP

 

[WILDER]

A varied diet, and quarantine new fish.

 

[houndour]

if you have a planted tank and fertilise...look into the Estimative Index and using dry fertilisers. This is much cheaper in the long run than using liquid ferts.

Also, I've been told tinfoil isn't a very good reflective material. Use mylar. It can be bought on ebay fairly cheaply.

 

[a.i.m]

JAVA MOSS BACK GROUND

I was told about this quite a while back by another member so i tried it and it worked well.

I stuck an old fishing net (sterilised) to the inside back of a fish tank with small clumps of java moss in between the net and glass and waited a few months. Now i have to trim my bush regularly ) . im well pleased with it!!

A carpet of java moss up the background of my tank, ideal for live bearing tank!!!

WHATS YOUR TOP TIP

 

[RandomWiktor]

In the summer, if you lack an air conditioner, you may find that the hood traps too much heat, causing dangerous spikes in tank temp. If you have a relatively small tank, you could create a porous, breathable, customizeable hood out of needlepoint sheets! They are plastic sheets with small to medium holes in them. They are stiff enough to retain shape, but bendable enough to trim and fit to your tanks. I use it for my bettas, and it keeps the water 5-10 degrees cooler in hot weather, and ~ 5 degrees cooler in more moderate weather.

My other hint would be to give your fish a thorough examination at least twice a day - AM and PM if it is easy for you. By knowing your fish's body, behavior, and color, you can detect health problems in thier very earliest stages, increasing the chance for sucessful treatment.

 

[CluelessScot]

COCONUT CAVES

If you are Low on funds or just a cheap student like me try making coconut caves.

1.Get a Coconut (50p)
2.Cut it in half (may take some time)
3.Scrape out the white part inside
4.Eat the white stuff (mmmm)
5.Pick off the fiberous stuff on the out side and smooth it down or leave it furry... some fish like it
6.Cut out an upsides down U or an n for a doorway (optional)
7.Boil the shell in a pot (turns the water really brown and can stain the pot, beware)
8.Place the shells flat on the bottom of your tank or dig a 1/4 under the substrate so its an open cave
9.Watch your fish make a new home out of them

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[rachelbatchelor]

Dont get over excited and add too many fish at once....

 

[wuvmybetta]

Know your fish and their needs. Overfilter. Understock. Keep schooling fish in schools. Never buy on impulse.

Indeed x1,000


Also, quality food. No freeze dried and rarely flakes.

 

[JackDemp528]

Deffinately Research, know your fish's needs before it's too late.

And spoil them as much as you can!