The charts below detail the most common aquarium sizes, including size and empty weight information in U.S. units, as well as the weight when the tank is filled with water. This is an important consideration, especially for larger tanks. Keep in mind that one gallon of water weighs 8.34 p...
2. Silicone- There is much controversy out there regarding the type of silicone to use. Most websites say to ONLY use "aquarium silicone sealant." What a lot of people don't know is that "aquarium sealant" is exactly the same as regular household silicone - without the anti-mildew chemic...
Gallons and Cubic Meters If you have ever bought or seen a gallon jug of water, you are familiar with what a gallon looks like in the real world. However, most of us are not familiar with what a cubic meter looks like in the real world. Thankfully, we have a conversion fact that ...
FishLab Fact:Overfeeding is the number one cause of high nitrate levels in aquariums. Not only do overfed fish poop more, but any uneaten food rots, leading to even more nitrates. Overstocking your aquarium comes in as a close second – watch thatbioload!
So a 60 gallon aquarium would be dosed with 300 ml.4. Redose Wait 48 hours (2 days) and reapply the same dose.And just like that, your planaria problem is cured.Once you are confident that all the planaria are dead, there is just one final thing to do. Grab a good gravel vac ...
A fish tank of the proper size is one of the very first requirements for setting up an aquarium correctly. People often overlook its importance.
The decorations inside of the aquarium don’t matter much, unless you plan to get a fish that prefers a certain setup, like plecos that benefit from driftwood in their aquarium as it is part of their diet. Most fish will appreciate live plants in the aquarium, but it is not a necessity...
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A standard 100 gallon aquarium is the bare minimum, however, larger tanks are preferred. Like all bearded dragon setups, this needs the appropriate lighting, basking area, temperature control, hiding spots, and a suitable substrate. A laying box –this needs to be placed in the breeding tank...
An object with greater volume is pushed up with greater force because it displaces more fluid. Of course, if the object is denser (and therefore heavier) than water, it doesn't matter how much water it displaces -- it will still sink. To ascend, a fish must reduce its overall ...