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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Plymouth , UK
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My Tank
Ok I dont have a clue what size my tank is as i got it from a friend but here are some pics of it how it stands at the moment i have about 25-30 fish at the min consisting of plecos-4 two diff varieties, neons about 10 ,peacock tail guppy 3, black clowns 2(sorry i dont know all the proper names yet )some black widow guppies 5, 5 with mickey mouse print on their tails and a few others im not sure on the name at all sorry im a bit useless lol.I feed them on bloodworm they go mad for it and its fun watching them eat. As my tank is two sections i have two pumps one on each side but the one heater is enough to heat both sides as i have my thermometer in the opposite tank. so less of my babbling and here are the pics...
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It looks like two 5galls combined...
I see no guppies, but I do see platies, as well as some black skirt tetra I hate to say it but I really think your tank is over stocked
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I agree with Blazey, if those are two 5 gal tanks you're definitely a bit over stocked. Maybe you should consider getting a bigger tank.
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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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Welcome to AA!
If you don't own one already, you should pick up a test kit for your tank (get a liquid test kit, not one that uses strips). Test your water parameters every few days. Ammonia and nitrites are very toxic to your fish; nitrates are less toxic but still should not build up too much. I would make sure you're replacing 20 - 40% of the tank's water every couple days. This will minimize the amount of waste that your fish will be having to swim in. Whenever you do a partial water change (a PWC), siphon the old water out and replace it with dechlorinated water (you can buy product that will remove chlorine (also toxic to your fish) from the water). Since your tank has too many fish in it, they will be producing a lot of waste that they'll be swimming around in and will have weaker immune systems as a result from the stress. To keep them healthy, make sure they're in clean water! Once you get your bigger tank, caring for them will be quite a bit easier. Be sure to ask questions as the folks here at AA are all very knowledgeable people on this hobby. Good luck to you and your fish! |
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I really like the structure of that tank. I bet it's hard to clean sometimes though. I have learned with my 30" tall tank that I have to think about how I plan to get my hand into it before I buy next time.
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Welcome to AA! It does look like you have 2 5 gal tanks. You will definately need a bigger tank soon. Also as Karen mentioned a test kit is a must, you can find them quite cheaply at #1 Big Al's Aquarium Supplies: Fish Tanks, Stands, Decorations, Accessories. Go to test kits, master freshwater kit.
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I did a water test last night with the test strips that test ph nitrate nitrite etc and all was the same level as it was when i started nothing has risen and seems stable i will be testin at least once a week though and keeping an eye on the levels I use aquasafe to dechlorinate the water .Thanks
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Last edited by Leanne82; 04-15-2008 at 05:17 AM. |
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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Plymouth , UK
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ok i will try here goes
pH 7.0 GH 0 KH <40 nitrite between 0 and 0.5 nitrate <20 think thats right
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