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What Are The Factors That Cause New Tank Syndrome?

Q. A month ago, I bought a 3” x 4” x 2” fiberglass tank, complete with a filter system that comprises three compartments. I am keeping a dozen small koi in this tank. I added some floating plants to the tank, but removed them subsequently because their roots dropped off ...

Luohan For Beginners: What You Need To Know?

Q. I am interested in keeping luohan. What is the minimum tank size I should keep it in? Buy a good fish. As the luo han is a territorial species, keep only one fish per tank. If you want to bring out the best in your fish, get a tank at ...

How To Treat Ich On Luohan

Q. I found white spots on one of my luohan, and this infection has spread to the rest of my fish. What type of medication should I use? Will installing a heater help to remedy the bacterial infection? White spot is a disease that is common in luohan. The infection is ...

Which Type Of Aquarium Filter Is Best For Luohan?

Q. I have just bought a two-feet-long aquarium and two luohans. The filter I am using is a power head pump and it doesn’t seem to be able to get rid of all the waste products. Can you recommend a pump that will work more effectively? The standard filter can only ...

How To Set Up The Right Aquarium For Your Guppies

Q. I have just bought some guppies and a tank. Please advise me how to set up my new aquarium and care for the guppies? What other fish can exist alongside them? What do water pH and water hardness mean? Guppies are a species relatively easy to maintain. They are the ...

More Answers On Adding Salt To Aquarium

Q. I have been advised to add salt to my aquarium. How does this help my fish? Aquarium salt can help in preventing disease. Seek the advice of your aquarium dealer on this as there are many formulas to decide how much salt to add. Species such as live bearers and ...

Fish Shopping and Maintenance Tips For Beginners

Q. When I go fish shopping, how do I tell whether the fish I wish to buy are in good health? Also, how do I maintain my aquarium to keep it in a healthy state? Shopping For Healthy Fish It takes one sick fish to infect the whole aquarium, so it’s important ...