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Aquatic Pet Safety: Keep Your Home Aquarium Pets Healthy & Safe

Learn how to safely handle your aquatic life to avoid toxin & bacterial exposure. Find aquatic life care supplies at your neighborhood Petco pet care center.

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Reptile Enclosure Setup: Create a Thriving Habitat for Your Pet

Learn how to setup your reptiles terrarium to ensure your reptile lives a wholesome & happy life. Shop at your local Petco for all reptile terrarium needs.

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Freshwater Semi-Aggressive Fish: Top Secrets for a Thriving Tank

Learn how to care for semi-aggressive fish, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

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Freshwater Community Fish: Care, Setup & Compatibility Guide

Learn how to care for freshwater community fish, recommended diet & aquarium setup. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.

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Saltwater Cleanup Crew: Banish Algae, Keep Your Tank Pristine

Visit Petco to learn about cleanup crews and how they can help your aquarium health.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

What fish tank sizes are included in Petco's $1 per Gallon Sale?

##### What are the dimensions of tanks in the $1 per Gallon Sale? [Here](https://www.petcoach.co/question/?id=411222) are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions: - What are the dimensions of my new tank? - What kind of hood will fit my new tank? - What kinds of stands will work with my new tank? - What kind of lighting is recommended for my new tank? **Aqueon10G**, **Marineland10G** - Product Dimensions: 20 x10 x12 - Compatible HOODS: Aqueon 20" Deluxe Full Hood - Compatible STANDS: the Brooklyn 10G, Aquatic Fundamentals Silver Vein Scroll 21x11 - Compatible LIGHTING: Aqueon 20" Deluxe Full Hood **Aqueon20 High**, **Marineland20 High** - Product Dimensions: 24x12 x16 - Compatible HOODS: AGA 24"BK VERSATOP GLASS - Compatible STANDS: Newport 20G - Compatible LIGHTING: Aqueon 24" fluorescent strip light or 24" LED light fixture (online only), Fluval Ultra Bright LED Aquarium Strip Light (online only) **Aqueon20 Long**, **Marinela

What fish and supplies are best for a beginner's small tank?

Without anything to use for scale, it is hard for me to tell how big your tank is, but in general it seems very small. Also, the water that is in the tank appears very cloudy right now, so that would be the first place to start. Water quality is very important, and will make or break your ability to house and care for fish. I would recommend getting a good filter system (you can visit a local pet store to assist you with brands in your area, as I am not familiar with what you can get in India). Be sure to bring the measurements (height, length, width) of your tank, or the gallons or liters so they can tell you what capacity of filter you will need. Everything else will depend on what types of fish you get - if you plan on getting multiple fish, they will need to be small - a general rule of thumb is one square inch of fish per gallon of water. Depending on the species you get, you may need to also get a bubbler to ensure there is enough oxygen in the water for them, and you will also

20-gallon tank setup: What fish and supplies do I need to get started?

A fish tank will need a filter, a light/hood and a heater. Make sure the filter is rated for at least twice the tank volume. The heater should be adjustable since water temperature will depend on the species of fish. Good "starter" fish include Tetras, Mollies, Danios or Tetras. A new tank should be set up and left running empty for several weeks before adding fish. A pinch of flake food can be sprinkled in daily. This "cycling" will allow a population of beneficial bacteria to colonize the tank and filter. These bacteria will break down wastes (ammonia, nitrites and nitrates) which are toxic to fish.

What's the real difference between reptile and fish tank water conditioner?

Reptile water conditioner usually contains chemicals such as Water, Dechloraminating Agents, Synthetic Organic Polymers (Colloids), Chelating Agents, Electrolytes. The reptile conditioner usually also has a chemical that binds calcium in the water as well as a slime protecting agent that is good for amphibians and fish. Aquarium water conditioners (for fresh water fish) contains chemicals such as sulfates such as sodium thiosulfate. Thiosulfate is a Redox reducing agent. Either should be ok for reptiles or fish, however I would stick with reptile conditioner for reptile tanks or mixed (reptile and fish) tanks and for aquaria with fish only I would use specific aquarium water conditioner. The main reason to use a water conditioner is to remove chlorine in water. This, however, can also be attained by leaving the aquarium water fresh from the tap sitting over night. The chlorine will dissipate.

How to clean a fish tank effectively? Should I remove my fish?

Hello, and thank you for using Boop by Petco. The most common (and easiest) way to clean a fish tank is with a siphon-style cleaner. Fish tanks should be cleaned in stages, generally replacing 10-15% of the water at a time. There are times where a larger cleaning might be necessary, but removing the fish and changing too much of the water at once can be quite a shock and can be dangerous to the fish, so this should be saved for only extenuating circumstances. Here's a helpful video on using a siphon cleaner: http://video.petco.com/v/18852/how-to-clean-your-aquarium-with-the-aqueon-siphon-vacuum-/ And some more reading you may find interesting on general fish tank cleaning and maintenance: http://www.firsttankguide.net/waterchange.php Hope this helps!