How often should an aquarium be emptied & cleaned?

December 6th, 2008
WillyC asked:


I have a fantail goldfish in a small aquarium (1 gallon). I just got it yesterday, so I’m not worried about it yet.
The fish is NOT in a bowl, as someone stated, but in an aquarium with an aerator. I was also advised by a salesperson at the pet store that 1 gallon was adequate for 1 small fish but no more than that. I will, however, upgrade to a larger size as the fish grows or when I get more fish.

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Do I need a filtration system in a 10 gallon reef aquarium?

December 6th, 2008
Tuck asked:


I am converting my aquarium into a reef and I have read that you do not need a filter system and protein skimmer for that,only a heater, and live rock and live sand to take care of filtering, is this true?

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How do I dim my aquarium light?

December 5th, 2008
BetterCallJesus! asked:


I can’t stand the bright aquarium light over my tank, but I can’t see my fish well without it. Is there a way or a knob to durn down the voltage to it so that the light wont be as strong? Or, are there dimmer lights that you have to buy seperately? Thanks :)

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Is it safe to keep a dead fish in a small aquarium?

December 4th, 2008
bagiadep50 asked:


i just started out witih my first aquarium. its a 2 gallon hex and i have a red clawed crab in there with 2 guppies. i just saw my crab attack and kill my male guppy and now he is eating it. should i leave the dead male guppy for him to finish or should i take it out?

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Can I grow an aquarium plant in a vase with no filtration or fish?

December 4th, 2008
stoney10162003 asked:


I am wanting to grow an aquarium plant in a vase like what you see betta fish in. There will be no fish, I am just wanting to grow it in the vase like you would grow any other plant in a pot.

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