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Do you have to put water conditioner in the water before putting the fish in?
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∙ 14y ago
You need to treat it because of the chlorine in the water, to much will kill the fish! Keo depends on the amount of water with chlorine you mix with water that has no chlorine. also sunlight takes chlorine out of water so outdoor ponds don't need it Yes, always treat. You can leave out tap water for the chlorine to evaporate out however, chlorine is not the only additve in tap water that is deadly to fish. Chloramine is just as deadly and does not evaporate.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is advisable to do so. The conditioner you use depends on the type of water you put in the tank, ask you local pet shop for details. Fish can survive without the conditioner but it increases the chance they will die or have poor health if you do not, as they do not live well naturally in tap water.
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∙ 12y agoAs a general rule, no you "need" one, but usually you should or might need one if you want healthy fish. They not only clean but help prevent stagnation and delay algae etc.
An under gravel w/ bubble tube and an external filter together is best, but either one will work too. Given a choice of only one I'd choose under gravel because the bubble tube aerates well and keeps the gravel clean of visible debris among other things. Usually an external filter is just a bonus filter, especially when a tank has too many fish in it.
The less/smaller fish per gallon means less filtration req'd. For example a ten gallon tank with one 3" low maintenance goldfish would rarely need cleaning without a filter, but the same tank with a well fed 8" Oscar would need cleaning weekly. The filter of course extends this time and in cases like the large Oscar in a small tank, it will likely suffocate like that without bubbles like a ground filter provides.
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∙ 11y agono as far as i no you dont. i dont have fish but as far as i no u dnt have to
actually your wrong there, you have to change a goldfish tank alot more frequently then you think i would know because i had many of them the past four years!
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∙ 14y agoAbsolutely most likely they'll die if there tough they won't. Such as goldfish.
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How often do you change goldfish bowl?
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What do you do to tap water before you place the fish in?
When you put tap water in you need to buy water conditioner. Put the water in, then the water conditioner, and then they fish. You can buy water conditioner at most pet stores. The best thing to do though, is to get a pitcher that has a filter so the water will already be filtered. Although the water is filter you still need water conditioner.
How do you take of goldfish and don't let them die?
It's pretty easy to take care of a gold fish. In order to do so you will need: -fish food -water conditioner -a fishbowl -room temperature water Before putting the fish in the water, stir in a couple of drops of water conditioner. It neutralizes the water. Now you can put the fish in the water. You can add some accessories to the fish bowl but make sure that they are specially made to put in fish bowls. Make sure the feed the fish a tiny pinch of food 2-3 times a day. If you want a really happy healthy fish get more than one.
Why does your fish not move?
The water may need to be replaced with clean, more oxygenated water. Of course, treat the water as you normally would before putting the fish in it.
Is betta water conditioner safe for goldfish?
Yes, your betta water conditioner should be a standard water conditioner that can be used in any fish tank.
Can you use hose water for your fresh water fish?
Yes, but remember that you have to have the tank going for a week before putting fish in and also u need to make sure th PH evel is right and the KH you can buy these from fish shops. I didn't know this at first my first fish died . It also depends on where you are at. Some of the water from community water sources add chlorine to their water system which is deadly for fish. If you are on well water it is probably all right. But if you receive your water from a town or city it will probably have chlorine in it. if this is the case, let it set overnight before adding your fish or add a conditioner you can get at any pet store to remove the chlorine and fluorine.
How long should you run the tank before putting fish in it?
You should have it running for about 2-3 days before putting fish in your tank.
When you touch a betta fish do you have to change the water?
no as long as there is water conditioner/ purifier in it
Can you put your fish straight in the tap water after adding conditioner?
absolutely yes you can put your fighting fish in the water even without conditioner added I do it all the time, making sure the new water temp is the same as what I'm replacing, add water conditioner and you are good to go.
Do betta fish shed?
If you are using tap water for the bowl without conditioner parts of the betta will start to "shed". If you aren't using conditioner then I recommend to go to a pet store and get "betta fish conditioner" that protects against tap water.
How can you clean clody water in a fish tank?
if you just bought the fish let the water in the bowl sit out for about 24hours before putting it in. But make sure that your water has no chlorine in it. NO tap water. If you use tap water you have to get water cleaning drops for the tank.
What will happen to a fish in the aquarium if you put ice?
if u don't have enough water conditioner/dechlorinator in the water it is very common that the water will kill the fish and soo i would not recommend putting the fish in without a little more conditioner it wont hurt the fish if its just a little extra. but always remember to aclamate the fish and by the time its done(20 minutes or so) the ice should be melted be sure the water isn't too cold or too hot if u can just buy a tank thermomiter with a green area between the tempatures most fish need. i hope i helped :)
Can Siamese fighting fish live in cold water?
These are tropical fish that like their water warm. Betta are best kept at 26 to 28 degrees Celsius.
