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How to Move an Aquarium

By Ruby Bayan

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Moving an aquarium involves removing the fish, décor, equipment and water, transferring the tank to its new location, and reassembling the whole setup. It requires adequate planning and preparation so that the move is done quickly and smoothly, ... more »

How to Relocate an Aquarium

By eHow Pets Editor

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Whether you're moving your aquarium next door or across the state, it's a delicate process. Follow these steps to make the transaction smooth for everyone involved... more »

How to Setup a 30 Gallon Freshwater Aquarium - Part 5

By harleymilo

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You will learn how to setup a 30-gallon freshwater aquarium, manage the 1st Cycle, stock it half-way with fish, and care for and maintain your new underwater ecosystem... more »

How to Build a Filtration System for a Fish Tank

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If you have three or more large fish tanks, you may want to build a centralized filtration system. This is the type of system used by most aquarium and pet stores and is quite beneficial to fish. It's easier to implement before setting up ... more »

How to Build an Aquarium Breeder Box for Fish

By Melanie Marten

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Live-bearing aquarium fish give birth to dozens of tiny fry. If these baby fish are not protected, they will be eaten by the larger fish in the tank. The best way to prevent this is by using an aquarium breeder box... more »

How to Clear up Cloudy Fish Tanks

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With cloudy fish tanks, there is no one solution to the problem, because there is no single definite cause. You must examine the color and recent changes in your tank to determine the best course of action. Sometimes you just need to wait out the ... more »

How to Decorate a Goldfish Tank

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When setting up your goldfish tank you might want to decorate it to make it more attractive or make it complement your home decor. However, decorating a goldfish tank is not really necessary because the beautiful colored goldfish decorate it ... more »

How to Get Lower Nitrite Levels in a Fish Tank

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The environment in a fish tank is a very delicate ecosystem. You have to find the right balance between having enough and having too much nitrite in the tank. Too much nitrite is bad for the fish. Knowing the steps to take to lower the nitire ... more »

How to Hook Up a Protein Skimmer

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Protein skimming is one of the most important aspects when you own a salt aquarium. When you hook up a protein skimmer, air bubbles help remove waste byproducts from the water. It is almost a guarantee that any salt water aquarium system needs a ... more »

How to Make Aquarium Bubblers

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Aquarium bubblers have practical purposes in a fish tank. They help add oxygen to the water which helps the fish breathe and makes the color of the fish even more vibrant. Bubblers are a great accessory that provide entertainment and exercise for ... more »

How to Test Aquarium Water Ammonia

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If you are a fish lover interested in keeping a tank it's imperative you check the ammonia levels regularly. It's easy to do--just test for ammonia when you check the aquarium for other chemicals. Neglecting this critical step, though, can be ... more »

How to Test Aquarium Water Chlorine

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An aquarium is a fragile environment. Small changes in the water's quality and composition can cause problems for anything living in the water. For example, excesive chlorine levels can injure or kill your fish and other water life... more »

How to Transport Freshwater Tropical Fish When Moving

By Melanie Marten

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One of the most difficult things for a freshwater tropcial fish owner to undertake is moving to a new home. While cats and dogs can be crated and moved in the family car quite easily, freshwater tropical fish have a whole other set of ... more »

How to Turn a Computer Monitor Into a Fish Tank

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Many people have old computer monitors just sitting around collecting dust and ready to be thrown in the trash. One way to recycle these old monitors is to turn them into fish tanks. This fish tank is not only fully functional, but also a work of ... more »

How to add fish to an existing aquarium

By Moparman83

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Ever wonder why you come home from buying new fish, you get them in the tank and within hours half of them are floating on the surface ready to be returned to the fish store? Well then read on! Stress for a fish is just as deadly as any diseasse. ... more »

How to Build a Cabinet for a Fish Tank

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When you build a cabinet for a fish tank, you must take into consideration the amount of weight the furniture will withstand. It will be similar to a regular cabinet, but should support weights of 200 pounds or more. Obviously, the more gallons a ... more »

How to Build a Custom-Sized Aquarium

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Build a custom-sized aquarium to fit the exact needs of your aquarium's location. Although there are a number of different sizes and styles of aquariums available, you can't adjust stock aquariums to meet the needs of your particular space. Build ... more »

How to build a Plexi Glass/ Acrylic Aquarium

By PinkLavender

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**This is a hard level project and should only be performed by an adult** You can use these plans to make any size aquarium. Always make the bottom piece the size of the finished tank. The front, back and both end pieces set on top of the ... more »

How to Build Round Fish Tanks

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The look of seamless round tanks that can be viewed from all sides can be amazing in many rooms. While round fish tanks seem more difficult to build, a few shortcuts will give you a virtually seamless tank. The hardest part is selecting the right ... more »

How to Buy a Fish Tank Background

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Buy a fish tank background to make your fish tank look really interesting. Fish tank backgrounds come in a variety of scenes and colors and can be cut to fit any size tank. Fish tank backgrounds are a low cost way to bring your fish tank to life... more »

How to Buy a Used Fish Tank

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A used fish tank can help you save money if you're just starting out as a new fish hobbiest. It's also a good idea if you're buying the tank for animals other than fish, such as a turtle or a snake. Shopping for a used fish tank is easy, with ... more »

How to Buy a wall mounted Aquarium

By steven316

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A wall-mounted aquarium can be very elegant and dramatic. Some of them can be mounted within a wall in such a way that the aquarium can be viewed from two rooms. Because they are so dramatic and can often be viewed from two rooms, prices tend to ... more »

How to Buy Air Tubing

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They have gills, but fish in your aquarium still need air. An aquarium that is aerated provides oxygen that fish need to breathe and it helps stabilize the pH level in the tank. Aeration accessories are an aesthetic way to get the necessary air ... more »

How to Choose an Aquarium

By BobSchmitt

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For many people who are getting ready to add an aquarium to their home the main concern is what type of fish to get. Most people purchasing fish are making their purchase because they want a pet and they do not consider the aquarium itself to be ... more »

How to Clean a Five-Gallon Fish Tank

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Cleaning your fish tank is an important part of ensuring the health of your fish. You should perform this task without emptying the tank, or you will remove the good bacteria that is growing within it... more »

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