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I'm about to buy some new fishes mostly Tetra Can you help me what fish should I buy because I am beginner in this things. Please tell me what sort of things I should bring I have a one foot tank now other than that What should I purchase from Aquar
Before you buy any fish, you will need to set up the tank. A basic set up includes: a tank, filter, hood/light, heater, gravel and some decor. The tank should run without fish for at least 4 to 6 weeks. This gives it time to cycle. The Nitrogen Cycle is critical to the health of the tank and any fish you will be keeping. During this time, beneficial bacterial will populate the filter and substrate (gravel). These bacteria will be responsible for breaking down fish wastes and other wastes (uneaten food, dead plants, etc.). You will need a home test kit to monitor water chemistry (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, pH) or you will have to submit water samples for testing. Most pet stores will do this for free or for a small fee. At first, you will see high levels of ammonia and nitrites. Over time, as bacteria grow, these levels will drop. When ammonia and nitrites are at 0 ppm and nitrates are below 20 ppm, you can consider adding fish. Regular (every 1 or 2 weeks) partial water changes as we
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Food & Nutrition
What types of fish should I buy because I'm a beginner in this . I have a 1 feet tank . One more thing I have heard that live-bearers could be best But I want your suggestion. And also what other Things I should buy and can you tell me a site that ca
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
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
What is the best way to clean a fish tank? Am I allowed to remove the fish so i can clean it more properly?
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!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I have 3 plattys 2 mollys 3 neon tetras and 2 catfish. I feed them worms and flakes once a day ( night time) and do a water change once a month. Is this good?
It depends on how big the tank is as well as the type of filter in use. Smaller tanks and more heavily stocked tanks will require more frequent water changes, about 20% every week or two. Check the chemistry (ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, pH) regularly. This will give you a better idea of when to perform tank maintenance. Tetras and platys are schooling fish and ideally, do better in groups of at least 5 or six.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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My Tetra fishes are constantly dying even after proper care. I am also making sure that they are fed at the right time Lastweek I had one pair of glowlite tetras one black neon Tetra and 3 rosy but now I am left with only 2 rosy rest all have died .
I am so sorry that you are having this problem! With multiple die offs of fish, one of the first things to consider is that the water quality may need to be addressed. I didn’t see you mention in your post whether you have been able to assess that or not, but it would definitely be something to evaluate. Things like high ammonia, high nitrites, and high nitrates can be devestating for fish. Also, if your filters are not working properly, or are not in the correct set up, that can also contribute to fish death. From the clarity of your water and the lack of substrate and tank furniture, it makes me more suspicious of this contributing to your issues. The other major reason for multiple fish deaths are infectious diseases (bacteria, parasites, fungus) - but ideally these would be diagnosed by a veterinarian. There are many over-the-counter medication treatments at pet stores for these, however they can be damaging to your water system, so ideally would not be used unless you know the p
Updated on September 24th, 2025
