Do you think it would be ok to use an Ant and Roach Fogger if I just shut off the filtration system and covered with a towel? Or maybe duct tape a plastic bag over it and tape it to the counter???? I would hate to harm my froggies. They are water animals………

Has anyone had this problem??? Ants are taking over my house and I just cant take it anymore, but I dont want to hurt my frogs.

What can I do????

Thanks in Advance!!!!
there is nothing for the ants to be "after" it is just ant season here in Louisiana and they are EVERYWHERE
2 Ten gallon tanks, not very easy to move full of water…..

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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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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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It is a 29 gallon tank and has 55 gallon filtration w/ some live plants, this is what it currently is housing
-12 female bettas
-1 dwarf bristle nose pleco

This is what I would like to add
-4 bronze cories

I do 1/4 weekly water changes and change the cartdridges once a month, so far everyone is happy and healthy, the tank has been running for at least 3 months w/ fish.

Thanks in Advance!
Okay, cool! How many otocinclus could I add in about 1 or 2 months? Feel free to edit your answers!

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help!
a new well was just dug due to the previous one having red coming into the house…iron or mud? I dont know, but it smelled/stunk like rotten sulphur eggs.
With the new well, the water is clear, but still smells!
My dad says its residual in the pipes perhaps…
but how long do i have to run the water? Because it doesnt go away.
there is a water filtration system/softener, but maybe it’s not doing it’s job? my dad says it was not maintained. Does that mean we should get it replaced ?
im so confused, all I know is it’s really not tolerable.
How should I proceed? I was thinking of contacting the man that installed the well. Any advice and knowledge/experience would be appreciated! I have small children, is this a health issue?
thanks so much,
us in Virginia!
PS, it smells mostly with HOT water. Why is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is this a cheap or expensive fix…..
thanks in advance.
wow, there seem to be a lot of solutinos or possiblities for my dilemna. now im really now sure where to start or which to work on! the annode sounds smart…there already is an in house all house water filtration and softener. does it need to be maintained.

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