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Want help from the experts? Here you can browse through questions that other fish enthusiasts have asked, or ask your own questions about products or problems you may be experiencing. If you don’t find the answer to your question here, you can e-mail us at TetraCare or call 1-800-423-6458. (Choose a category for a complete list of questions) Q. How do I safely clean an aquarium before setting it up? Q. Should I rinse my gravel before adding it to the aquarium? Q. How do I get rid of the white build-up on the tank, filters, etc.? Q. How many hours should I run the hood light? Q. What should I do if my new Tetra Whisper® Power Filter is not working? Q. My new Whisper® Power Filter starts to work, is noisy, or shuts off. What should I do? Q. Does my Whisper® Power Filter put oxygen in the water or do I need an air pump? Q. Is the Tetra In-Tank Filter submersible? Q. Do Tetra Air pumps come with airline tubing? Q. What should I do if my Whisper® Air Pump is not producing air or is very loud?
Q. My water has a very bad smell to it. How can I eliminate the smell? Q. How much Tetra AquaSafe® do I add per gallon of water? Q. Why should I test the water in my aquarium?
fish tank table ebay Q. How often should I change the filter cartridge on a Power Filter? Q. How often should I change the water in my aquarium? Q. Can the Power Filter cartridge be rinsed off and reused? Q. Does the Whisper® Power Filter put oxygen into the tank? Q. How often do I feed my fish? Q. What do I feed my fish? Q. My fish has turned dark black or has its color washed out. Q. My fish has a cloudy looking eye. Q. My fish has torn or shredded fins. What can I do? Q. My fish is covered in tiny white spots, like it has been sprinkled with salt. Q. My fish is darting around the tank and seems hyperactive. Q. Why is my fish scratching against the rocks?
Q. Why is my fish breathing rapidly?Link to an eBay page Link to an eBay page Fish tanks range in a number of sizes and shapes. You can choose a small one gallon bowl for 1 single fish or a larger tank for many fish. That all depends on how much work you would like to put into your tank. You can search option hereonce you have decided on what type of tank you will have it's time for the fun part. Decorating your tank for your new fish. There are thousands of options to choose from when it comes to decorating your fish take but the first thing you will do is choose the gravel or rocks for the bottom; these come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Choose the one that is best for you and purchase enough to cove the bottom of the tank about 2-3 inches. This will help to keep your tank clean. Next choose your other decorations, fake of live plants, larger rocks, fake or live coral (depending on tank setup) sunken ships, Spongebob theme, again the options are endless.
You can check out decorations here and choose your favorite The final steps are to add your filters (found here /sch/Filter-Media-Accessories-/126476/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=fish+aquariums, and water to the tank. You can also purchase fish tank cleaning supplies here /sch/Cleaning-Maintenance-/148983/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=fish+aquariums to help maintain the performance and the look of your tank. The final step is to purchase your fish and bring them to their new home. Sit back, watch, and enjoy. One last thing don't forget to feed your fish. Food can be found here /sch/Food-/20759/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=fish+aquariums or at your local pet store. Fresh Air For Your Aquarium Types Of Air Pumps Fresh Air For Your AquariumAn Aquarium Air Pump is one of the most basic, yet versatile, pieces of equipment that you can own for your aquarium. The Basic function of an Aquarium Air Pump is to force air, through mechanical means, from the atmosphere into your aquarium.
By forcing air into the water, you create water motion with the rising air bubbles, and also provide oxygen to the water that your aquarium fish and animals need to "breathe". With the use of an Air Stone you can greatly improve the efficiency of air transferred into the aquarium, and also enhance the appearance of your aquarium. There are many types of Air Stones available, with interesting forms and functions. Air pumps can also be used to efficiently operate some types of aquarium filtration equipment. Applications For Use Aeration:Like all animals, fish require oxygen to survive, which they "breathe" from aquarium water. They do this by absorbing dissolved oxygen from the water through their gills. The aquarium can absorb oxygen at the surface of the water, but this may not be enough on its own. Use of an air pump and Air Stone greatly increases CO2 and O2 gas exchange, keeping disolved concentrations of these gasses at safe levels. This occurs from direct transfer of gases from the bubbles produced, as well as from the surface agitation caused by the escaping bubbles.
Air Stones come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials. From simple sand air stones and discs, to bars and flexible wands that use porous membranes or other synthetic materials. Many times people add an Air Stone (powered by the air pump) to their aquarium simply to provide a beautiful flow of tiny bubbles. There are all different shapes and sizes of air stones, as well as ornaments that function with an air pump. (Remember the old opening and closing treasure chest in the Dr.'s office fish tank?) Some Air Stones and ornaments also include LED lighting for dramatic effects. Undergravel filters, sponge filters, and certain other filters use air pumps to function. The air from an air pump creates water motion with rising air bubbles, that draws water through these simple filtration devices. This method of powering filters also provides aerobic bacteria with the oxygen they need to thrive in your biological filter. Some types of protein skimmers use an air stone to produce the bubbles/foam that removes the protein and organic waste from aquarium water.
These protein skimmers typically us wooden air stones, that produce very fine small bubbles, which are extremely efficient. Types Of Air PumpsGeneral Purpose: Ideal for general aeration purposes, or running ornaments, sponge filters, or undergravel filters. Examples of general purpose Air Pumps available are the Silent Air by Penn Plax, Whisper by Tetra, and Fusion by JW Pet pumps. Most manufacturers have several sizes available, with larger models available for deeper aquariums, or for running multiple air driven devices. General Purpose pumps use standard aquarium airline tubing.High Output Air Pumps:These pumps are designed for the largest aquariums, multiple aquariums, high pressure requirements or ponds with large airstones. High output pumps can be either diaphragm or piston design, and are usually louder and use more power than general purpose pumps. These are general air pumps that run on batteries instead of plugging in. They are life-savers during power outages or when transporting fish.
Some Battery powered pumps perform dual functions, operating on A/C power under normal conditions, then switch to battery D/C power during outages.Air Pump Accessories Airline Tubing: This is the tubing you would use to connect the air pump (always outside the aquarium) to the air stone or other device inside the tank water. Some is ozone resistant for use on Ozone reactors. Check valves should be used on every air pump installation. A Check valve is a one way device that is installed inline in the airline tubing, which allows air to pass in one direction, and prevents water (or air) from traveling backwards and entering the pump outlets during power outages or when the pump is not plugged in. Back-siphoning water will damage air pumps and other equipment, and can create an electrical hazard. Gang valves are used when more airlines are needed than are supplied directly from the pump itself. They are available in sets up to five, but can be expanded beyond that if necessary.