smallworld
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hi there
I just joined the site and this forum is great but I'm overwhelmed.
I already feel like I've made mistakes that might kill my fish.
The sales people at the fish stores really aren't helpful and as much as I want to do right by the fish, they brushed off most of my questions.
I wrote one member with my questions so far but wondering if anyone with experience would have a chat or private message with me so I don't clog up the forum.
Details:
10 gallon tank
6 goldfish
6 artificial plants
gravel bottom
I've had the tank since Sept 8 2010
My immediate questions are:
1. I want to place an aerator in my tank. Should I wash my hands with soap? Should I use rubber gloves? What's the safest for the fish?
2. The artificial plants are gathering brown spots. Should I remove them and clean them with water?
Should I get an algae eating fish?
3. Should I jump ahead & get real plants? I feel bad for the fish not to have real plants but the salespeople told me to wait.
If I get real plants, is it necessary to change the light fixture in the tank? Right now I have a full spectrum bulb.
Any help is much appreciated. I want to be a good mom to my fish!
thanks a bunch
-smallworld
I just joined the site and this forum is great but I'm overwhelmed.
I already feel like I've made mistakes that might kill my fish.
The sales people at the fish stores really aren't helpful and as much as I want to do right by the fish, they brushed off most of my questions.
I wrote one member with my questions so far but wondering if anyone with experience would have a chat or private message with me so I don't clog up the forum.
Details:
10 gallon tank
6 goldfish
6 artificial plants
gravel bottom
I've had the tank since Sept 8 2010
My immediate questions are:
1. I want to place an aerator in my tank. Should I wash my hands with soap? Should I use rubber gloves? What's the safest for the fish?
2. The artificial plants are gathering brown spots. Should I remove them and clean them with water?
Should I get an algae eating fish?
3. Should I jump ahead & get real plants? I feel bad for the fish not to have real plants but the salespeople told me to wait.
If I get real plants, is it necessary to change the light fixture in the tank? Right now I have a full spectrum bulb.
Any help is much appreciated. I want to be a good mom to my fish!
thanks a bunch
-smallworld