I have well water and want to use a filter system to attach to my faucet. Does any one know which one might be better? Thanks

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i had 3 zebra danios and 5 neon tetras in my 11 gallon tank, ich broke out and killed 3 neon tetras, i moved the 2 neon tetras to a hospital tank so it would not spread to the danios, my sister killed one of the neon tetras accidentally and my danios were fine, but about a week later something very weird happened, my sister killed another fish, one of the danios and he was dead in the tank for more than 24 hours im guessing because i went to a friends house, now i only have 2 zebra danios but, yesterday i noticed that one of my danios back fin was almost completely missing!! and its right fin was noticeably smaller, so i moved him to a small bowl thing because i think he is going to die then today i realized my other danio had it!!! what could it be?? both danios are still alive but the one i noticed first is floating upside down and breathing rapidly, the other one is swimming normally but half his tail is gone and i havent noticed and rapid breathing, any suggestions on what could’ve happenend and any medications that could help or any technics like turning up the heater and so on
BTW i have a heater, bubbler and double filtration and i do regular water changes and the tank is still cycling, actually it is only about 2-3 weeks into cycling
Today i am going to my pet shop to pick up:
a more powerful filter
ammonia/nitrite test kit
melafix
CYCLE ( the stuff that speeds up the cycling process )
should i get 2 more danios because i know that danios are schooling fish and require schools of 3+
Thankyou!
Hey sunset!

SHUTUP!!! i will do what i want! my fish only killed them and it was an accident! i reported you and i hope your poor fish commit suicide because they have like the worst life ever

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We have horrible lime and calcium build up – very hard water. We want an entire water softner/filtration system.

Bottled water or attachments for the sink is not what I am talking about, it needs to be for laundry, showers, drinking, cooking, etc.

Please help!

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Hey all. I am usually a keeper of Betta (I do so ever love them). However, I have recently been pretty fascinated with gold fish. I would really like to get some, but I am worried about size constraints. I know common goldfish need about 30 gallons, but I think the best I will be able to keep in my small house is another 20 gallon. Is there any kind in particular that would be alright in a smaller tank with filtration and regular cleanings? I’ve seen fantails kept in relatively small tanks (on the other hand, I’ve also seen Betta kept in tiny plastic containers). If not, is there another sort of more manageable fish that I could accept as a substitute (orange or calico in color) which would do better in a smaller tank? I also have some ghost shrimp I was going to move into the next tank I got, but I am unsure of how well they function in cold water tanks (especially one that had messy gold fish in it), so could you fill me in on that? Thanks in advance
Yea… I figured the shrimp wouldn’t be well off. I was kind of thinking Platies too, but I am not only fascinated wth the color, but there movement (slow strides, one of the reasons I like bettas). I will see what else I can pull together. Until then I’ll research te rest of your suggestions.
Well, it isn’t a question if shrimp and Betta getting along, it is more that I wnt to make plenty of room for them all. My "Betta" tank (I’m using quotation marks because it was marketed for goldfish) is only 2 gallons. I don’t think it has enough filtration, and even if it did , Bettas are just so beautiful when kept by themselves (or atleast I find).

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[My question is a little more extensive then what's stated above... sorry!]

Tomorrow I’m intending to purchase some poison dart frogs at a local herp expo, as it’s the last day before another one shows up in 4 months. I want to get them now, since the prices are remarkably cheaper then LPS

At any rate. My terrarium isn’t set up fully yet. I have a 20 long reptarium, suitable for parital submerge-ment of water. I also have the filtration pieces I need, lighting, etc., but I haven’t created my false bottom yet (herp people should know what I’m talking about). I’m trying to establish a nice rainforest habitat, to mimic their natural habitat.

If I house the little guys in lets say, a rubbermaid container, for temporary isolation. How long is suitable until their confinments become ailing to their health?

I don’t believe setting up their permanent residence will take long. Simply enough to purchase plant life, and for sealent to harden for the false bottom.

Any input for me?

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Great thanks

I have suffered from asthma since I was 11. I am posting this as a way of helping so many of you who are suffering from asthma on here.

There’s a great book called Reversing Asthma by a doctor who suffers from asthma himself. (name is Richard n Firshein)

Also a great website I’ve bought products from in the past www.allergyasthmatech.com.

I’m not trying to push products by the way. I’ve just found that asthma catalog and the book above very helpful to me personally.

These are things that can help you if you have not tried them already.

-Get rid of mold in your home. Keep damp areas like basements and bathrooms as dry as possible. Get a dehumidifier if needed.
-Get rid of pets if you can, or keep them out of the bedroom.
-Get rid of strong cleaning chemicals (especially bleach) use vinegar instead
-Get rid of mouse, rat, and bug poisons. Use natural bug killers if you can.
-Keep house (naturally) clean to keep roaches away. Their poop triggers attacks.
-Get rid of air deodorizers/air fresheners. They have been proven in scientific studies to trigger asthma and allergy symptoms.
-Wash your sheets and blankets in hot water once a week to kill dust mites which trigger attack
-Cover your pillows and mattresses in dust mite zip covers (you can vinyl ones cheap at Wal-mart)
-Get an air purifier for getting rid of mold and dust. Get one with a good HEPA filter. Do NOT get an ozone machine. Those trigger asthma, not help it. Do NOT get an ionizer type air purifier. Those produce ozone as a by product which can aggravate asthma.
-Get rid of new carpeting and replace with hard wood floors if you can afford it.
-Vacuum once a week and wear a dust mask when you clean or vacuum.
- Get tested for food allergies. Stop eating dairy, nuts (especially peanuts) and processed foods for at least a month to see if you improve. Try to eat organic and more vegetables and fruits. Eat lots of garlic which is a natural anti-inflammatory. (you can get supplements.)
-Check your work environment. Are you being exposed to chemicals or allergens or mold there? Is your job making things worse? If so, it might be time to change jobs or get a doctor’s note for your boss.
- Get a second opinion if you feel your current doc is not helping you.
- Get a neti pot for sinus infections (they have worked wonders for me and you can get one cheap at Wal-greens) You poor salt or saline solution into warm water to irrigate your sinuses.
- Get tested for general allergies and get allergy shots if you can afford them. They can be very helpful for some asthmatics. (they’ve helped me)
- Some folks are sensitive to extremely dry air. If you must get a humidifier, get one that’s easy to clean and replace the filters often since they can grow mold themselves
- Get good high filtration filters like Filtrete for your heating and cooling system in your house. Those alone, can make a difference. Remember to replace them regularly.
- Stop smoking, if you smoke. (I know it’s hard but the reason I have asthma is because I was around my mom’s second hand smoke growing up) Don’t smoke around your kids if you can help it.
- Stop drinking. Alcohol is a nervous system depressant. A beer every once in awhile is probably fine but if you’re a heavy drinker, it could be affecting your lungs.
- Learn breathing exercises. Take yoga classes which are great for asthma. Listen to relaxation tapes when you get home from work.
- Wean yourself off of prednizone if you can little by little and gradually get onto an inhaled steroid instead. They have less side effects and get directly into the lungs better. (I’m personally on Asmanex which is a brand new one) Oral steroids have long term side effects. Get off of them if you can and switch to an inhaled steroid.
- Exercise. I know exercise can irritate asthma for some, but build up slowly. Start with walking. It’s one of the best ways to build up your breathing capacity over time.
- Get tested for acid reflux. Have heartburn, or tightness in your chest after you eat? Chronic acid reflux can result from overuse of oral steroids. They make the esophagus weak, and acid comes up more easily. This can eventually, irritate the lungs. Stay away from spicey foods or high acid foods like tomatoes. If you notice tightness in your chest after eating things like icecream or chocolate, those are acid reflux triggers. Stop certain foods for awhile and see if you improve. Stick to a bland diet for at least a month to see if there’s a difference.
- Use your peak flow meter. If you don’t have one, ask your doc for one. It measures your true breathing capacity if you’re not sure how "tight" you are getting.
- Use a scarf in the winter to keep the air going into your lungs warm and moist. Extreme temperature changes can trigger symptoms.
- Close your car windows and use the air in the summer on especially hot days. Ozone triggers asthma.
- Are you an artist? Is your favorite hobby making you sic

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I just bought a large filtration system that will be used for two connected homes w/ two fridges w/ ice makers. The system is able to route water to the setup i need, two faucet dispensers and the two ice makers. will pvc (3/8") vynyl tubing be ok to route the filtered water? i already have the "ice maker" lines installed on the fridges but ill be using about 75 ft of tubing to route the lines. local home depot only has pvc and guy there said it would be ok, but i need a second opinion, tnx.

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1. Is a 300 watt heater too big for a 40 gallon aquarium? ( I purposely got a 300 watt for when I upgrade to a 60 gallon in 3 months).Will it overheat the water?

2. Is 78 degrees really the best Temperature for Oscars?

3.Why is the inside of my aquarium walls slick/slippery? The water chemistry is almost perfect,temp is right,Great filtration,no live plant,no algae(That i know of) but when I stick my hand in the aquarium and touch the inside walls they are slick/slippery.Is this
normal?

4.What is better for less bacteria, sand or gravel? I have gravel and I know gravel traps waste and spawns bacteria although I do keep it vacuumed well. Is sand better? I know having nothing in the bottom allows the filter to catch almost all the waste but that is just ugly so which is better,sand or gravel?

My tiger Oscar who I just brought home from the pet smart less than a week ago has taken to me very well.He spots me in the room and comes right up to the glass to greet me. He eats very well, Pellets,flakes,baby crickets,brine shrimp and the other night, a menacing house fly. He even comes up and touches my arm with his nose when I have my hand in the aquarium adding fake plants. These are all signs of a healthy Oscar right? Thanks for the help.

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I thought I seen an advertisement for one and its supposively really good for dogs but I dont know the name of it…what is the name and is it worth it?

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I bought a D.A.S. aquarium 3 years ago and it has scratched glass. I want to buy a new tank with no trim and transfer the wood work and filtration to a new tank. However I would like to get a new black plastic box for the corner of the tank also and I do not know what they are called. It is a self contained box that appears to be glued into the corner of the tank and it has three compartments. One compartment houses the heater which water is drawn across into the second compartment that houses a large bag of carbon and lastly it has a third larger compartment that has a 3-4" foam filter attached to the powerhead and the water is returned to the tank. I can pull this one out and reuse it but it has deep scratching too and the algae attaches rather quickly to it. Please help me with the nomenclature of this part.

Thanks so much in advance.

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Help my poor fish keep dying.I have a 200lt tropical tank set up with the required heating and filtration system.It houses 6 zebra dandeos, 2 barbs, 4 guppies& 2 gouramies. I use aquarium salt and do a third water change every two weeks using water conditioner every time.However my fish keep dying at what is an alarming rate.(At least one a week) They have a healthy varied diet of flakes an live food.I have noticed a day before they die there scales develop this dull sheen and they quieten right down. Please help my poor fishies?
Sorry, forgot to mention that have had fin rot before and this is nothing like it. Fish are relatively untouched when they die, no sign of rot or any deteoration aside from the dull scales
N.B. Am only using a very small amount of aquarium salt(not the same as a salt water tank)as advised by our local aquarium as this is how the fish had been kept up untill we purchased them. I understand that a tropical tank is one that has a temperature that must be maintained as opposed to a salt water tank (which contains salt water fish )
Tank has been set up for two years and the fish dying has only happened in the last month

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It doesn’t matter if the flour is usable at the end, but the water needs to be!

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and alaso, which one does a better job? which has more processes?
please provide documents and links if possible!
Thanks

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What filters would you recommend for a 20-30gallon tank (or possibly larger) in which I’ll be keeping Bettas?

With the drafts and temperature changes in my rather old house, it’s going to be much better for me to have a large tank with a divided set of ‘cages’ for my males to keep the temperatures more regular and allow for filtration rather than frequent changes.

It’s been a few years since I bought a filter, so I’m wondering if there have been any changes/advancements/new wonder products?

I’m in the UK but am happy to order from overseas if needs be.

Ideally looking for low sound levels and not too much turbulence in the water, so an adjustable filter is ideal.

Thanks in advance!
Edit: I should have explained that I’m looking for specific brands etc – I have three charcoal filters which worked well before, I was just wondering if there was anything else about.

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I am willing to spend money on a good system.Thanjks all!

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my betta is hapily in a 1 gallon fish bowl with no heater / filtration but my house is always like 70-80 degrees so i dont get a heater and right now i change / clean the bowl every 2-3 days depends how dirty it is and i use water conditioner and ph buddie tablets …. how ofter **SHOULD ichange it ???******

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I live in an area in which the water from the tap is really disgusting and not recommended for people to drink. Most houses here have a filtration system that is separate from their main water tap. I am thinking about setting up an aquarium but don’t know if I should use the water from the tap or go through the REALLY long process of getting the filtered water. I have the AquaSafe stuff that is supposed to make tap water safe by neutralizing chlorine and such, but I also know that some places have safer tap water than others. Is there any way I can know for sure? Thank you in advance!

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i need some team cheer for my team. we’re selling water filter .

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I have a 45 gallon tank stocked with a blood parrot cichlid, firemouth cichlid, rubberlip pleco(max size is 5-6"), a red tailed shark, and 6 tiger barbs. I did my homework and researched all of the fish and have had a lot of experience with fish keeping and i am aware that this tank is a bit overstocked. I was going to give away the parrot but everyone in the house has grown very attached to her and were fighting against me to give her away. but as of right now they are all juveniles and none of the fish exceed 4 inches yet. I have Very good filtration and i dont mind doing needed extra water changes. they are all happy and get along very well and i will do my very best to keep them happy in this size tank. I would upgrade to a bigger tank but because of space and other factors, its out of the question for now. so let me know what you all think about this and any comments are appreciated. Thanks -Chris

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1. How many pellets a day should i feed a 3 inch oscar fish ( tiger oscar )
2. Do oscars like blood worms as a treat once or twice a week?
3. Can i feed my oscar house hold flies?
4. How much generally do young ( 2-3 months, can eat pellets ) tiger oscars cost at petco or petsmart?
5. How long does it take for an oscar to get to know you ?
6. If I clean my oscars tank once a week, how much water should I change?
7. Do oscars have good eye sight?
8. How much does a plain 30 gallon oscar setup cost? ( standard, i already have a filter that outputs 190 liters an hour, not sure in gallons , is that enough? )
9.Do oscars like aquariums with just gravel and a few large rocks a fake plants or do they like more ornaments and plants?
10. Is it alright to pet your oscar? I heard it removes their slime coat therefore lowering their immune system.
11.How long does an oscar live if he lives in a 30 gallon tank with thoroug filtration and weekly water changes and fed a varied diet? He will get lots of attention
This is a bit off subject, but do Goldfish like bloodworms
Sorry for so many questions but anyone who answers them all will for sure get 10 points.
12. do oscars need bubblers if they have filtration?
13. do they actually like to play with ping pong balls?

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i am doing this for science fair and i need to know what it would fall under in order to do my research paper…

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I have a new tank that has been cycling and all the parameters are in good shape. However, the two problems I have been having is getting the salinity right and keeping the temperature down. Right now, my salinity is like 1.032 and the temperature is no lower than 80 degrees. For the salinity, can I do a water change but just add R/O water with no salt to bring the salinity down? As for temperature, the water has good flow and filtration. The temperature in my house is about the same as the temperature in the tank, maybe a little lower. I have been keeping the lights off, or only on at night to prevent excessive heat. Any help or advice would be great. Oh yeah, I have a damsel that is doing really well. I am just afraid that if I don’t get the water situation under control, the damsel will die and I won’t be able to add anything else. ( I won’t add anything else till the salinity and temperature are fixed) I can’t afford, nor do I want, fish to die.

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this is a picture of the water shut off valve
there is one of these for both toilets and 2 for each sink, 1 hot 1 cold

usually these valves are the turn knob type, but for whatever reason, these have a knob that pulls out to shut off the water, and push in to turn the water back on

well the problem is that these shut off valves are popping off by themselves randomly throughout the house,

the only other thing i can think of is that it may be related to the well pump, water softener or filtration system,

i’ve had one plumber come out and look at it, and he couldn’t figure it out, and he wanted to replace all of the shut off valves with the standard type of valve to fix it, which was going to be expensive for labor
yeah they are shutting off the water by themselves

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I want to get an oceallaris clown fish and I have a five gallon tank with a three-stage filtration system. If I get the supplies, you know the bag of aragonite, a heater, chemicals ect. can I keep one in it? I’ve heard of many people being successful keeping two clownfish in a ten gallon tank but never heard of a five gallon one other than nano reefs. I’m a college student living in a dorm in on campus housing so I don’t have enough room for a larger tank. I appreciate your comments and advice. Thanks.

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