What kind of freshwater fish can be kept in a 10 gallon tank?
Q. What kind of fish can i keep in a 10 gallon tank? Are they're any kinds of freshwater "suckers" or freshwater catfish that can be kept in a 10 gallon tank? Also, how hard is it to take care of a fish and what all do i need to keep my fish alive and healthy in the tank? Also, about how much would the fish cost? I'm sorry so many questions. But, I've never owned a fish until now.
Asked by Charles Slone (MY NEW ONE) - Sat Jan 3 01:20:01 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Think small fish. Goldfish will outgrow a 10gal, as will Dojo Loaches. Best catfish option for a 10 gal is a few small cory catfish. There are various species, and some only grow to 1" long. Then you could keep a dwarf gourami, a betta, or a school of small fish like Neons, White Cloud Minnows or other small schooling fish. A 10 gal tank does limit what you can keep, but there are plenty of good (small) options that will work. Have read of some good fishkeeping web sites like and you will learn a lot. The trick to successfull fish keeping is setting up a stable environment in the aquarium. Look after the tank and water, and the fish will take care of themselves. Try and care for the fish like you do a hamster or a kitten - fail… [cont.]
Answered by Ianab - Sat Jan 3 01:59:07 2009

What are good freshwater shrimp for a 10 gallon aquarium?
Q. I have a 10 gallon with a filter, heater, plants, ect. I plan on getting 6 cardinal Tetra, 2 Snails, and 2 Shrimp. At first I wanted ghost shrimp but now i think I might want something more pretty. What are some more kinds of Freshwater shrimp that would do good in this tank?
Asked by Casey :D - Fri Aug 7 21:05:53 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I really like the cherry shrimp because they are colorful and stand out on dark gravel or sand. There are also ghost shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp and Tiger Shrimp.
Answered by stargrazer - Fri Aug 7 21:22:22 2009

What kind of freshwater fish eats guppies and would happily live in a 10 gallon?
Q. I have moved my guppies from a 10 gallon to a 50 gallon. I am breeding guppies to start nice strains; and the other guppies become food for convicts and oscars of friends and family. I now have a 10 gallon tank open and would like one to three fish in it that will eat guppies. What freshwater species do you recommend?
Asked by dazed - Sat Jun 23 11:59:12 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. carp, rorch and tench all eat guppies they are fresh water fish to. I hope that helps
Answered by just_dawn_here - Sat Jun 23 12:07:54 2007

What kind of freshwater fish can live in a small 2 gallon tank?
Q. This is a very small tank. Just a bit bigger than having a fish bowl. A friend gave it to me and i have it up and running with a filter, heater, etc. The temp ranges from 76 to 78 degrees. What kind of freshwater fish can I get to live in it? I know a beta would work. I know male betas need to live alone. But is there any other kind of fish that could live in such a tank?
Asked by Kelly D - Wed May 30 22:20:21 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Just to add to the other suggestions, you could have 2-3 male guppies, 4-5 rasbora hets. 4-5 glow light tetas, 4-5 male endlers live bearers, 6-8 Least killifish (actually a live bearer) or a pair of many different varieties of killifish. MM
Answered by magicman116 - Wed May 30 22:37:29 2007

What happened to freshwater fish during the great flood?
Q. When god flooded the world, what happened with the freshwater fish that were in lakes?
Asked by me - Mon Feb 2 12:38:40 2009 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Even Evolutionists believe that there was PANGEA at first so the Lake waters fish were safe on the middle of the PANGEA
Answered by Xerxes- The Wise One - Mon Feb 2 12:42:24 2009

Which is the BEST explanation for how fluid pressure from freshwater helps plants to stand upright?
Q. A) Freshwater is a hypertonic solution, which causes the plant cells to swell with turgor pressure. B) Freshwater is a hypotonic solution, which causes the plant cells to swell because of plasmolysis. C) Freshwater is a hypertonic solution, which causes the plant cells to swell because of plasmolysis. D) Freshwater is a hypotonic solution, which causes the plant cells to swell because of turgor pressure. Is it A B C ,or D?? please let me know asap:) Thanks!
Asked by Dog Luver31 - Mon Dec 14 16:43:46 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. well freshwater has a low concentation of salts and other solids, so its hypotonic? see article Turgor pressure would be the result of a cell getting really fat. Plasmolysis is when the cell contracts severly, because of water leaving the cell. I would say D
Answered by 100110 - Mon Dec 14 16:53:07 2009

What type of colourful freshwater fish should i aim to put in my new aquarium?
Q. I'm buying a 38 gallon fish tank soon. I'm starting to research it. I really like the colourful fish. It will be a freshwater tank. Could someone recommend some pretty and colourful fish that would get along well in the same tank so i can aim to eventually have them? And what is a colourful hardy fish for starting? Also, i really like the cichlids but they can only go in a tank with other cichlids(i think) so i probally wouldn't get those.
Asked by PuppyMom - Wed Dec 23 13:47:32 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sword tails are like giant guppies. Very hardy. If you later are interested in cichlids, they make good food too. The swordtails will breed rapidly. With enough cover, the population will self sustain through breeding. Goldfish are fun too, but messy. Either way, you will want a sucker fish of some sort to clean up for you. Both the swordtails and goldfish poop a lot.
Answered by Nice Guy - Wed Dec 23 13:55:02 2009

How do you make freshwater from saltwater on a deserted island?
Q. you have nothing fancy on a deserted island. you have to use something simple that you can find on the island. how would you make freshwater from the ocean around you?
Asked by siddywiddy - Mon Sep 17 08:42:45 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You ask a good question, and given the answers, most of your audience would die. before you can do anything like make water and so forth, you have to look at what you have to work with. most islands that are deserted is because there is no water there in the first place, so keep that in mind (no drinking water). the Polynesians used to dig holes in the rocks along cliffs, and create basins for collecting rain water, so that they could fill up their water bags when they passed by. That would be your first order of business, look and see if those exist. Also, in your answers people talk about putting leaves down to draw the water out and so forth, forget that. Leaves have a waxy film over the top to prevent loss of moisture. The… [cont.]
Answered by magnetic_azimuth - Mon Sep 17 09:31:50 2007

What plants are good for a freshwater aquarium set up?
Q. I have a 36 bow front which I'm currently running a saltwater set up. But money is getting tight and I'm having trouble maintaining it. So I'm thinking of changing it over to a simple freshwater set up. Nothing flashy. Maybe some Tetra and plants. Can anyone possibly recommend some low maintenance plants (like ones that I don't have to have an CO2 system with). And if at all possible, a site to see some nice tanks and get some ideas. Thanks!
Asked by Jason H - Wed Aug 20 22:44:23 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Freshwater Aquariums can be very beautiful and much less expensive than Saltwater. There are many inexpensive plants that are easy to maintain. My first tip is to buy plants with roots or bulbs. NO Stem Plants! In my experience stem plants will grow great for a while but eventually die out without added fertilizers. If you are patient and want a very inexpensive way to plant your aquarium I would suggest buying package bulbs (Wal-Mart sells them the cheapest) the most common is Java Fern in packages of six or more. These bulbs should not be planted under rocks just drop them in and if they don t sink immediately give them a few days. In fact I have found that if you want to slow the growth of new leaves you can cover the bulb with… [cont.]
Answered by Deese S - Wed Aug 20 23:32:37 2008

What equipment do I all need to convert a freshwater tank to a saltwater tank?
Q. We've decided to swap all of our tanks and want to convert our 75 gallon freshwater into a saltwater. We will be using all of the accessories for the 75 gal (filter/heater etc.) when we convert the 55 gallon turtle tank back to a freshwater... what do we need to buy for the supplies for a good saltwater set up...? Special filters? Special lights (we want to have coral and/or live rock) heater? Stuff like that!
Asked by Missy M - Mon Mar 10 09:31:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not to stray you away from saltwater tanks, but it is best to get accurate advice as well as at home help with a reliable source. Saltwater tanks are more complicated as well require more managablility than freshwater tanks. Unlike freshwater tanks when you can stick everything together, in saltwater you would need to measure saltilinity, cyclying is diffrent, etc. Alot of time and more money is spent in saltwater tanks. But the end effort, would be worth it.
Answered by I'm Brutally Honest - Mon Mar 10 10:24:48 2008

How to identify a freshwater or saltwater catfish?
Q. We live in an area with brackish water...so the catfish could be freshwater or saltwater. How do you tell the difference between a saltwater catfish and a freshwater catfish, based ONLY on it's physical appearance?
Asked by SnowWhite - Sat Jul 5 23:18:12 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments

A. The catfish you catch in brackish waters are of the saltwater variety, known as hardhead catfish. Freshwater cats couldn't live in the brackish water because of the salt content. You'd have to move mush farther inland to catch the freshwater catfish. Most saltwater cats aren't fit for eating. The exception would be the gaftopsail catfish.
Answered by cobraeaterss - Sun Jul 6 08:19:31 2008

What freshwater fish would you put in a 20 gallon aquarium?
Q. I know 20 gallons cant handle big fish or very many, but what are some of your favorite freshwater fish that could go in one?
Asked by mariekitt24 - Tue Sep 30 14:51:50 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is one of my 20 gallon tanks: 2 Swordtails (1 male, 1 female) 4 Cory Cats 1 Bristlenose Catfish 1 Male Betta Another is: 10 Black Neon Tetras 5 Hatchetfish 3 Otto Cats Good Luck.
Answered by Kelly - Tue Sep 30 15:08:05 2008

How difficult is it to convert a saltwater tank to freshwater?
Q. Im looking to buy a used freshwater aquarium but many of the best deals seem to be on the saltwater tanks. Yesterday, I was down at the store and they had a few used saltwater tanks. They all had a layer of salt(i guess) on the inside of the glass. One had extra thick deposits where it looked as if something had bonded to the glass and was peeled off. Are these tanks past their prime? Also, some saltwater tanks have an overflow box that has been drilled for piping. Can this setup be useful for a freshwater tank? Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by dubdubious1 - Sun Mar 29 14:48:58 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The salt will just dissolve in water. The thicker deposits could be a mineral buildup [calcium and other minerals will be deposited if the water level in the tank changes from evaporation. That shouldn't really happen if there was an overflow used, as that should keep the water level in the display tank at a consistent level. The sump, or smaller tank usually below the display tank is where the water level will change. You can also get areas that are discolored and pitted from algae or coraline algae growing on the glass [usually lower in the tank]. It sounds as though the person who owned the tank was a little lax on their maintenance. If you get 1 of these tanks, try filling them with warm water first to remove the salt. Let the… [cont.]
Answered by Black Kat - Mon Mar 30 01:57:52 2009

What freshwater aquatic frogs can go with Tiger Barbs without being killed?
Q. I have a green tiger and a tiger barb and i was wondering if there were any freshwater aquatic frogs that wouldn't be killed by them. If there is, is it a type that can be found at a common pet store like Pet Co?
Asked by Bluewave - Tue Mar 3 03:47:41 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The only aquatic frogs that I know of are the African dwarf frogs (which can get killed) and the African clawed frogs (which get large enough to actually eat the barbs). So, in conclusion, keep frogs out of the tank.
Answered by kouneli - Tue Mar 3 03:54:07 2009

How long to run UV light in freshwater tank for plant growth?
Q. I just got a 45 gallon freshwater tank. I have some anubias as swords in there. How long should the uv light be on daily for these plants to grow and be heathy?
Asked by chris - Sun Apr 12 11:36:08 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depending on the plant will depend on the length of time you should leave your light on. For the amazon swords you should have the light on for Lighting 12 hours. The plant you want anubias would be 10 hours. Not only do you need to have proper lighting but some plants need more nutrietion in the soil.
Answered by f1ea - Sun Apr 12 15:24:09 2009

What is the proper lighting for a freshwater fish tank with plants?
Q. I have a 37 gal freshwater aquarium just some regular ol community fish nothing special and recently bought some live plants. The guy at the store said we needed to get a new light and suggest the "marine glo" light he said that that was the best light we could get. Now our tank is completely blue. We bought the "yellow" light (Sun Glo) for our smaller tank and it just looks like a regular light. The Blue one we got for the tank says it is for salt water reef tanks. Should we take it back and get something else. I really dont want to have to have a blue light in my tank just for my plants.. Suggestions?
Asked by Bethany - Sun Feb 19 23:09:33 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. sounds like what you got was an actinic lightbulb, or something in that category made for a saltwater reef tank. All you need is a simple flourescent bulb that fits inside the hood of your tank, and you need to keep it on pretty much 8 to 14 hours a day for the plants to be able to use photosynthesis and grow. For your smaller tank, you have a bulb made for a reptile, which will get really warm. It has vitamins in it, that reptiles need from the UV rays, but i'm not sure that it does anything for the plants. You simply need healthy water, a good CO2 supply (which comes naturally if you have enough fish), and 8-14 hours of lighting a day.
Answered by JillyBean - Mon Feb 20 08:45:14 2006

Can juvenile Columbian Sharks survive in small, freshwater tanks?
Q. I bought a Columbian Shark today, not knowing it's living requirements, or much about the breed. The petstore I got it from kept it in a small, freshwater tank, with only one other fish, so I assumed that was fine. Currently, it's two inches long, and living with a batch of Neon Tetras. Is it allright to keep it there for a month or two, until I can buy it a bigger aquarium, more suitable tank mates, etc?
Asked by Takeboat - Sun May 11 17:07:15 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. whoops, you should have done your research first. these should be kept in brackish waters when juvenile, to move up to full marine when adult. they can get anything from 1ft-2ft long, and need to be kept in groups ideally as they can be quite skittish animals. unless you can get a brackish/marine tank 100 gallons plus in the next few months (now would be best, with 3 more columbian sharks), i would return this fish to the store. at 2"-3" long, it is capable of eating a small neon tetra! a columbian shark can swallow up to 67% of it's own body length.
Answered by catx - Sun May 11 17:12:04 2008

What are the best plants for a freshwater aquarium?
Q. I want to keep my aquarium mostly natural and I'm looking for plants that can thrive in a freshwater tropical environment, mostly plants used for the background and foreground, and "carpet" plants. This is all for a 20 gallon aquarium. please help.
Asked by glenn - Wed Jan 20 21:39:59 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you are making a community tank I would suggest a blend of Java moss and Java fern, they are easily accessible and quite hardy. The java moss will carpet your aquarium very quickly in medium lighting and will provide great amount of hiding places for your small fish and java ferns will add some height in plants in your aquarium and your bigger fish will hide behind these since they cant get into the moss quite as easily. Hope this helps ;P P.S. Java fern and Java moss just look amazing together, google it and you'll see!
Answered by Philip - Wed Jan 20 22:23:59 2010

How much would you pay for a freshwater pearl necklace?
Q. If someone showed up at your door with beautiful authentic freshwater white pearls what's the most you'd be willing to pay for them? Or if an aquaintance offerred to sell you some, since nobody likes door-to-door salesmen...How much do pearls usually go for anyway? Nothing is an answer too!! Thanks for all replies.
Asked by whale shark - Tue May 6 10:56:33 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. i will buy it for $15.50
Answered by Yoshi - Tue May 6 11:06:16 2008

How do I convert a freshwater 65G fishtank into a saltwater tank?
Q. I have a 65 gal freshwater tank that I want to convert into a saltwater fishtank. I have the freshwater power filter and everything but does a saltwater require a different filter? and what else do I need to make the switch?? Thanks
Asked by Danny L - Wed Sep 2 17:12:56 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. best thing to do is research and plenty of it,dont just add salt thats not all whats involved..65gallon tank.you could do with a external filter for a tank that size. checklist ..hydrometer.to measure the salt levels ..lighting depending on what you want to keep in the tank corals require much more watts per gallon.you would need summut like.4x54w t5 lighting if a fish only tank with no corals then lighting isnt an issue ..maybe a protein skimmer ..maybe uv sterlizer optional.controls disease and algae blooms and good test kits andii
Answered by Andi - Wed Sep 2 17:24:04 2009