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is there a way to get a fishtank that you dont have to clean and drain one that almost takes care of2007-11-24 23:37:34

But. filtration is the key - it also depends on what type of fish, I prefer saltwater over freshwater - aside from mixing the salt I found it easier to take care of due to being able to find better bottom feeders - adding fresh water helps promote growth and will keep your fish healthier

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And if you do go saltwater - order a cleaner package from www.aquacon.com , they have great deals on fish as well.

www.saltwaterfish.com has great prices too but have a crappy customer service line.

Hope this helps..

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There is always some maintenance to do for any aquarium no matter how perfect. But, if you do your water changes regularly (25-30% each week) and keep your filter clean with fresh carbon every 4 weeks, all you will have to do is siphon the gravel once every six weeks. None of my tanks are torn down once they are up and running.

There is only one exception and that is the hospital or isolation tank. If a new fish shows a disease while in the isolation tank (before going into the regular tanks) it is medicated, cured if possible and then watched for a couple weeks to see if the disease recurs. Once it is transferred out, the hospital tank is torn down, bleached and re-setup with water from the healthy tanks and an old working filter. Now it is ready for the next new or sick fish.

You should never totally tear down a tank. That kills all the beneficial bacteria that help keep the water crystal clear (along with the carbon). Also, never clean the filter and siphon the gravel in the same maintenance period. This would eliminate too many bacteria and you might end up with cloudy water which is the first sign that there are not enough bacteria in a tank.