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Learn how to use aquarium salt in freshwater aquariums to promote healthy gill functions, reduce stress, and treat infections in fish.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to set up a freshwater fish tank and key considerations regarding placement, supplies needed, and the set up process.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn about nitrates in your saltwater aquarium. Find out what is safe for your fish and how to improve your aquarium’s nitrate levels.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Search Petco to find out the harm of high nitrates in freshwater fish aquariums. We provide vital information to help keep your fish happy & healthy.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to care for Feather Dusters. Find the right food, supplies & equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Hello, and thanks for using Boop by Petco. Anything you bring from outdoors will carry a small risk of exposure to things like intestinal parasites, but overall these risks are very small and natural sand should be just fine to use. Heating it in the oven and then letting it cool is a great way to minimize risk.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Nemo and including photos. There is no evidence of Ich in the photos. Have you tested water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates? Correct problems. If having difficulty breathing (slow gill rate) add an air stone. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
You can use the beach sand, you do not need to clean it. But you can also use shredded paper and wood shavings or wood pellets if available. Seeing that you are in Tamil Nadu it is likely that the heat of the day pretty much sterilises the sand anyway (I remember trying to walk on the beach in Chennai one...immediately had blisters on the soles of my feet.) However cat litter is available over the internet in India: https://www.amazon.in/Intersand-Odourlock-Cat-Litter-12Kg/dp/B00LXYHLQI https://www.amazon.in/Litter/b?ie=UTF8&node=4771538031 http://www.indiancatlitter.com/ https://www.nappets.com/cats/cat-litter/
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Salt water aquarium requires a great deal of regular maintenance to keep the fish alive. This can be helped by adding live rock (similar to live coral) to the aquarium. Below is a link to some great information for maintaining a salt water. aquarium.http://www.madhattersreef.com/20-ways-improve-aquarium-husbandry/ I hope that helps and all is well with your fish.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
For small bodied fish (tetras, minnows, guppies, etc) the general "one inch of fish per gallon" rule will likely be fine. For larger bodied fish (goldfish, plecos, Oscars, etc), it should be closer to one inch of fish per 3 gallons of water. Always use the full grown adult size when deciding how many fish to keep. Take into account schooling fish as well which should be kept on groups of at least 5-6 fish.
Updated on August 12th, 2025