People Also Ask Aquarium Maintenance Questions

Should I cut dying leaves off aquarium plants?

The leaves can be trimmed with plant scissors easily. This is necessary from time to time if you find old, dying leaves, leaves covered algae or if the plant has simply become too big. The trimmed stem will not produce a new leaf, but the rhizome's tip in the middle of the rosette will.

How long to treat tap water for a fish tank?

You can, but with sensitive fish like fancies it is better to treat the water before adding it to the tank. I generally will age water in a large barrel for at least 24 hours with conditioner and an airstone. This allows the PH to settle and the water is given time to gas off and reach room temperature.

What happens if I put too much tap water conditioner in my fish tank?

By administering more drops than necessary to a fish tank, you could be causing your aquarium to become too soft and detrimental to your fish's health. Water that is too soft or acidic can cause many problems including nitrite spikes, dissolved oxygen loss, disease outbreaks and even death.

Can catfish be aggressive?

Wade documented instances of Wels catfish being aggressive towards humans, including a Wels he had just caught that "double[d] round" and attempted to bite his calf.

How to keep fish happy in a tank?

Include some plants and greenery. Using different varieties of plant life will give your fish somewhere to hide and play, helping them to feel safe. Real plants will help to maintain the nutrients in the tank, but artificial plants will work just as well for giving your fish somewhere to hide.

How to tell if a fish is unhappy?

Common signs of stress in aquarium fish include: Changes in color: Aquarium fish may change color in response to stress, either darkening in color or going pale. Oscars, for example, are well known for going pale when they are stressed or unhappy with something in their tank.