Anyone know how to take care of a fish tank?

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Brutus'mama

I have a 55 gallon tank and really any tank needs to be cleaned and have water changes. We change half the water every other week. Even though the tank can look clean we test the water regularly for amonia and nitrates which if high can kill the fish. I also would suggest getting a good book on aquariums to get you started. You can't just put fish into the tank without cycling it first.

I LOVE my little fishys and most of them have names! I have a semi-aggressive tank with 3 parrot cichlids, 1 pleco, 3 cory catfish, 5 tiger barbs and six giant danios. Here's a picture of Burt, Ernie and Bubba and one of Bubba the ham loving his picture being taken.

They're so pretty!! I LOVE they second picture of the yellow fish. It looks like he's smiling.

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by hunniebunnie

I don't think one that requires no cleaning exists... well, except for the one that you can get for your computer as a screen saver.

I don't really have anything to add except get algae eaters and bottom feeders galore and remember to keep the tank away from sunshine.

I already have that one! LOL

[JeanieK]

One you get the eco system in your tank established they require very little maintainance if you don't over feed, you have algea eaters and you keep it out of the sunlight.

It takes a little to get them established but a pet store person could advise you on that.

I had one for many years and really enjoyed it.

[mustangbee]

I love fish tanks.
You know if you don't want to clean it,
you can ask the fish store near you for a
cleaning service. My sister pays $25.00 a month,
Her tank is always nice and clean

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by mustangbee

I love fish tanks.
You know if you don't want to clean it,
you can ask the fish store near you for a
cleaning service. My sister pays $25.00 a month,
Her tank is always nice and clean

Wow, that's a great idea. I wish I had the money to do that. When I hit the lottery, that's what I'm gonna do!

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

One you get the eco system in your tank established they require very little maintainance if you don't over feed, you have algea eaters and you keep it out of the sunlight.

It takes a little to get them established but a pet store person could advise you on that.

I had one for many years and really enjoyed it.

Thanks! I want one so bad, but I'm lazy and so is my cousin. He already told me he doens't want to clean it out. Hey, I'm lucky he picks up Baby's dog poop! LOL

[Snow Yorkies]

I'll give you one for free all you have to do is pick it up!!! It's only a ten gallon but it is enough work...

[BabyFidgette]

Originally Posted by Snow Yorkies

I'll give you one for free all you have to do is pick it up!!! It's only a ten gallon but it is enough work...

Pick it up in Alabama!! You're funny!!!! Actually, my good friends have family in Alabama and go there a lot. Don't know where, though! But thanks for the offer!

[Snow Yorkies]

Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Pick it up in Alabama!! You're funny!!!! Actually, my good friends have family in Alabama and go there a lot. Don't know where, though! But thanks for the offer!

If you ever pass though give me a holler.. We can run down to the beach and get you some real fish..lol.