FISH TANK OPEN BOTTOM
WHY AN OPEN BOTTOM TANK ?
Submersible biological filter in lower tank helps to maintain clear water. Water change and massive cleaning is minimized. Cleaning is also make simple. Partial change of water and removing of dirt particle, if require, is carried out in the lower tank that include feeding. All rocks and plants in top tank are placed 12cm above bottom tank to allow easy access should siphoning of dirt is needed. Rocks need not have to be removed while cleaning is in progress.
Water current in top tank is activated by air pump.
Fish able to move from bottom tank to top tank without restriction. Mini waterfall in lower tank is to provide extra oxygenation of the water.
The open bottom design allows replacement of plants and decoration as often as you like.
BUYING NEW FISH
Fish aren’t exactly the expensive sort. They don’t wag their tails or purr, so it’s really hard to tell if and when they are happy or sad. But they do have feelings and can feel stressed, just like us. They also have likes and dislikes, and character traits of their own. And surely, they would wish to “live happily ever after” too!
So never buy a fish just because it strikes your fancy while you are out “window shopping” at the aquarium outlets. If you intend to acquire new fish for your aquarium, do a little of homework before you go shopping, so you can provide a suitable home for your new pet for all of its life.
Here are some questions you should ask when buying new fish:
HOW BIG WILL IT GROW?
Think long-term. Find out the approximate size the fish can be expected to eventually reach. Make sure you have a large enough tank for your fish to live comfortably in. Since a tank can support about one inch of fish per gallon, you wouln’t want to keep a fish that might grow six inches long if you have a tiny tank! Lack of space could stunt it’s growth and shorten its life unnecessarily.
WILL IT GET ALONG WTH THE OTHERS IN MY AQUARIUM?
Some fish are territorial and will not tolerate the presence of any other types of fish, and are best kept completely on their own.
IS MY AQUARIUM SETUP SUITABLE FOR IT?
Depending on the characteristics and habits of the fish you are eyeing, these are some of the things you have to consider:
If it’s timid or reclusive fish, are there enough nooks and crannies for it to hide in? If it’s a big fish, is there enough open space for it to swim in? Is the fish a voracious herbivore that will eat up your carefully planted aquascape?
The condition of water is important as well: Is the temperature range of the water acceptable to the fish? How effective is the filtration system? Is there any risk of upsetting the equilibrium of the aquarium if you add more fish to it?
WHAT DOES IT EAT?
Most aquarium fish eat flakes, but some like to have treats like freeze-dried worms, bugs, plants and even small animals in their diet. Find out what type of food your new fish likes to eat, so you can take home its favorites foods at the same time.
Don’t treat fish as “disposable pets” and let your ignorance cause them to die a premature or painful death.
FILTERING SYSTEM
With a proper system, you can spend more time enjoying your set up and less time worrying about maintenance.
But the greatest reward is that once your aquarium is up and running, you’ll be able to sit back without worrying about maintenance and enjoy the fascinating underwater world you’ve created, whenever you please.
It’s worthwhile to have a good filtration system, as maintaining a stable biological system is critical to your fishes’ good health
Set up your aquarium, wait for one to two weeks to cycle before you purchase any fish. It is important for the cycling process to be established before you add any fish to the aquarium.
Clean your aquarium every three weeks with partial change of water IF your tank is over crowded. Remove 25% of the water and top up with same amount. New developments in the aquarium industry have made it even easier than before to maintain an aquarium.
Note: Water level will stay with or without power supply.
Only partial change of water is required.
Any good suggestions to further improve my tank pls email: hsk_7@Hotmail.com or call hp: 98584206 Ho (Singapore)
Thank you.
Duration : 0:4:54
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
I bet those fish …
I bet those fish are like wtf is going on here. Cool Tank!!!
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
sweet
sweet
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
where did you get …
where did you get that tank.??
=)
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
it would be fine
it would be fine
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Imagine if the …
Imagine if the power went out 0.0
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Boxhead, I believe …
Boxhead, I believe Black Moors and Orandas do not belong in a ten gallon aquarium. They need at least a good 20 gallon aquarium. Corydora Catfish are best kept in groups as it makes them feed better. Tiger barbs should be al right. However, they will nip the daylights out of your goldfish.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
its nice i love it …
its nice i love it ..
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
I have a Black Moor …
I have a Black Moor, Red Cap Ordanda, and a small Cory Catfish, Would it be good to add a Tiger Barb and/or some other fish,
a ten gal tank, please answer.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
That’s beautiful!
That’s beautiful!
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Well that’s what I …
Well that’s what I heard but it’s not exactly hard to find crap on the internet.
What is GSA? The worst are hair algae and diatoms, I spend half my life cleaning them out of my betta tanks.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Actually it’s not …
Actually it’s not high phosphates that causes algae, it’s low phosphates. Dosing KH2PO4 (dry fertilizer from Rex Grigg’s online store) in many cases, makes GSA go away. GSA (and many other types of algae) is frequently said to be caused by high phosphates, which it isn’t.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Dead right. The pH …
Dead right. The pH adjustor chemicals are usually sodium bicarbonate (pH Up) and sodium phosphate (pH Down). Bicarb makes your water hard. Phosphate - obviously - adds phosphates to your water resulting in algae blooms.
To acidify water put a peat filled stocking in internal/external canister filter. Or use blackwater extract. The opposite can be achieved by using coral sand or limestone chips as substrate or adding pH buffers - which harden too (most pH-high fish like this.)
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
wow thats actually …
wow thats actually cool and it looks cute
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Most fish can …
Most fish can tolerate a wide variety of pH, unless they need a specific one, such as Discus, saltwater fish, Angelfish, African Cichlids, etc.
DON’T use chemicals, or that pH up, pH down crap, they’ll just screw up your tank chemistry.
Find some water that’s acidic, and do a 10-20% water change with that every week until the pH gets to where you want it to be.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
that tank is far …
that tank is far too small for an oscar. and i believe the fish in it are platies.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
If only you put a …
If only you put a oscar fish in.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
i would understand …
i would understand it if the air bubbles weren’t going in the tower!
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Gorgeous Tank! …
Gorgeous Tank! Check out my 55g Vid.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
i thought 5.5 was …
i thought 5.5 was ph neutral?
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
niceeeeeeeeeee
niceeeeeeeeeee
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Does your fish ever …
Does your fish ever jump out?
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
all asians do their …
all asians do their own DIY works XD, no thats stereotypic, I’m joking… he/she probably did it himself tho
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
Looks amazing.
Looks amazing.
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
OH thanks =]=]=] i …
OH thanks =]=]=] i thought it was too high lol
September 16th, 2008 at 4:11 am
7.4pH is neutral …
7.4pH is neutral hun
7.0pH is neutral on the pH scale and it is the pH of pure water and blood.
the lower your pH is, the more acidic it is, thats BAD!!
if anything your pH levels are moving into basic ranges which could be just as bad also, if its around 7.0 to 7.5 thats fine!