Alpine Fish - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

I will send you some sites that I think are worth viewing. Asian themed decorations are actually quite popular; you should not have any trouble finding enough to decorate your tank.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/asian-decorations.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-Ornaments-Vintage-Asian-Theme-Group-10-Pieces-HAF-/110833020616#ht_763wt_1397

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KUzAMdR7fk

Although silk plants look more natural than plastic varieties, there are some types that can appear quite natural inside a tank. Take for instance an artificial Ludwigia plant, or a hygrophila/cabomba plant. These are all great examples of artificial plants that look great in home aquariums.

I will attach some links so that you can easily find more about these plants below.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=18480

http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=7623

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=19771

Pirate themed decorations are very popular and there are plenty to choose from. You can get skulls, ships, treasure boxes, etc.

http://www.petmountain.com/category/540/1/aquarium-ships-wrecks-ornaments.html

http://www.petmountain.com/category/544/1/aquarium-skull-bones-ornaments.html

Without a doubt, air operated aquarium ornaments will add some excitement to your tank. I have searched through plenty variations and come up with a few that I think are very eye-catching. Hope you like them too.

http://www.arcatapet.com/item.cfm?cat=535

http://www.shirleyaquatics.co.uk/aquarium-supplies/air-action-beetle-car/JKMS843

http://www.thatpetplace.com/h2show-deluxe-crystal-bubble-maker-colormix-led-light-kit

No, you cannot use your sons play toys. Unfortunately, these products may leak toxins that can ultimately be very harmful to your fish. If you want to design an underwater city, you will need to purchase aquarium specific decorations.

Disney makes a series of artificial decorations, and you can find a wide variety of products that should help grab your daughters attention. I will send you a few links to get you heading in the right direction.

http://www.petco.com/product/118208/Penn-Plax-Dora-the-Explorer-Mermaid-Aquarium-Ornament.aspx

http://www.petco.com/product/119571/Penn-Plax-Dory-And-Marlin-Aquarium-Ornament.aspx

http://www.petco.com/product/118079/Penn-Plax-SpongeBob-Swim-Through-Aquarium-Ornament.aspx

I have never done this myself; however I found you a great video on YouTube about this subject. I found it to be very interesting, hope you too find it helpful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj-jvtlU6VU

The wood from your yard may possibly release toxins in your tank that will hurt your fish. Artificial wood is a great option. Not only does it look nice in the tank, but it is easy to clean and will last a very long time.

There are so many shapes, styles and sizes to choose from; this may require some extra shopping around on your part. I am more than happy to send you a few links to get your search started.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/driftwood-decorations.html

http://www.thatpetplace.com/aquarium-supplies/artificial-rocks-wood-for-aquariums#!artificial-rocks-wood-for-aquariums

http://www.petmountain.com/category/542/1/artificial-wood-vines.html

I prefer plastic plants since they are more durable; however it really comes down to personal preference. Some people like the look of silk plants better - they say that they appear more natural and sway with the motion of the water. Nevertheless, if you have either bettas/guppies you should definitely use silk plants. Plastic plants are too harsh for these breeds and can actual harm them.

As a matter of fact, yes; there are 2 popular breeds that will do just this. They are the Bristle nose catfish and the red tailed black shark.

Begin by washing them gently with clean water; use your fingers to rub off as much algae as possible. If they need further cleaning, place them in a bucket with water and an all-natural, biodegradable cleanser of your choosing. Allow them to soak for a while and then rinse them off thoroughly. If you need to use a small amount of bleach, that is ok. Most importantly, make sure you rinse the plastic meticulously before putting them back into the aquarium.

This can be a difficult process. Most often, the base of the plants are buried underneath the gravel/substrate. If you have an aquarium vacuum you can use it to help you pull out the plant from its base. If you do not have any tools to help you, your hand will have to do. Make sure to grab the plant from its base and pull gently.

There are several disadvantages; in fact the only advantage I can think of is that they are easy to maintain. Real plants help fish survive in many ways, leading to the reasons why artificial plants are at a disadvantage.

• Real plants can act as a source of food for your fish

• Fake plants cannot keep your tanks carbon dioxide/nitrate levels low

• Real plants fend off algae growth

PetSmart carries a great selection of colorful aquarium decorations. I will attach a few links here for you that I think are worth checking out.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3054541

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4004383

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10939501

I recommend placing them in a strainer and running them under warm water. Follow this up by taking an old toothbrush and cleaning the leaves.

You can check out http://www.aquariumguys.com/fish-food-fish-feeders.html they got the entire fish food brands and they also deliver the product in two days, I'm ordering from this site regularly.

1 gallon (gal) = 3.785411784 kilogram (kg). 20 gallons = 75.708 Kg Plus the weight of the empty tank (depending on tank construction, glass or part steel etc.)

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Sections of tanks can be replaced BUT you would have to get a specialist to do it as even a tank that size has to take a huge amount of weight on the glass and joints. A 36 gallon tank, when full has over 300lbs, (136kg),of weight on the base. It might be cheaper and easier to replace the whole tank.