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Proposed Q&A site for proposed Q&A site for people who design, build and maintain aquariums from micro-reefs to 300 gallon display tanks. Freshwater ponds and terrariums are welcome too.
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Made a post about this on UR: ultimatereef.net/forums/showthread.php?t=580167 – Caesium Aug 22 '12 at 17:00

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How to determine the sex of a goldfish?
added by woliveirajr Aug 21 '12 at 19:45
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I would suggest not upvoting questions that already have +10, as they could be better used upvoting questions that need it. – JohnP Feb 7 at 17:57
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If I have live plants may I keep more fish in the tank than if I have just plastic plants?
added by Jeni Aug 31 '12 at 10:16
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino♦ Feb 18 at 16:02
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What is the difference between “deep-sand' and ”plenum" filtration?
added by woliveirajr Aug 21 '12 at 19:46
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Do I have to exchange the water in my freshwater (goldfish) aquarium, or is a filter alone enough?
added by woliveirajr Aug 21 '12 at 19:46
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<comments removed> @ShutterBug Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino♦ Feb 18 at 16:03
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How to prevent algae from growing up in my aquarium ?
added by woliveirajr Aug 21 '12 at 20:05
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Do freshwater snails in aquariums pose any harm to the fish in the tank?
added by JW8 Aug 22 '12 at 16:11
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I would suggest not upvoting questions that already have +10, as they could be better used upvoting questions that need it. – JohnP Feb 25 at 21:01
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What are some effective non-chemical methods for controlling the snail population in an aquarium?
added by JW8 Aug 22 '12 at 16:13
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How much live rock do I need in this 200L reef aquarium?
added by Caesium Aug 22 '12 at 16:23
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Why do I see people intentionally growing some types of algae (Chaeto?) in their sumps?
added by Caesium Aug 22 '12 at 16:26
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Why does the pH in my aquarium climb during the day, but fall at night? And how much difference is safe for my reef?
added by Caesium Aug 22 '12 at 16:39
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Is it possible to maintain an aquarium without a filter, by applying enough oxygen plants?
added by Joris Aug 27 '12 at 10:48
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino♦ Feb 18 at 16:03
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Are all rocks safe for tank use?
added by foocode Aug 28 '12 at 5:57
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Should I add salt if I have live plants in a freshwater tank?
added by Jeni Aug 31 '12 at 10:19
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If the power goes out, and there's no backup power, how long is it safe for a 55 gallon salt water aquarium?
added by jmort253 Sep 9 '12 at 19:55
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How do I determine how many fish I should have in my tank?
added by Kareen Sep 19 '12 at 0:19
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How thick should the glass be to an aquarium of [##] gallons / liters?
added by woliveirajr Sep 20 '12 at 16:30
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One of our Dwarf Puffers has started eating the plants in our tank. Is this normal behavior for them?
added by BrandonV Oct 10 '12 at 14:09
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There is a foul smell coming from the fish tank, but all the fish appear to be healthy. What causes this, and how do I fix it?
added by jmort253 Oct 25 '12 at 1:19
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Is it safe to mix substrates in the same tank?
added by foocode Aug 28 '12 at 5:53
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Is it safe to let fish eat a fish that died in the tank?
added by Jeni Aug 31 '12 at 11:27
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Are there any advantages in feeding a variety of food - or is sticking to one kind better?
added by Jeni Aug 31 '12 at 14:15
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<comments removed> Please do not use comments to answer these questions. Comments are here to help improve the questions. This proposal is not part of the Q&A site, and the task at hand is to help define a future site. Thank you. – Robert Cartaino♦ Feb 18 at 16:03
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A fish in a 55 gallon salt water tank died. What effect will this have on the pH level, and should I replace the fish immediately to maintain balance?
added by jmort253 Sep 9 '12 at 19:41
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I don't know the mechanics of what gets released at death, but an answer that also reflects the difference in effect from a small to a large tank would be excellent. – JohnP Feb 7 at 17:23
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How many times should a tank's water volume pass through a filter per hour?
added by foocode Aug 28 '12 at 5:54
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Best way to clean the aquarium?
added by Alejandro Bastidas Feb 5 at 19:40
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Should my aeration be on all the time in a planted aquarium, or only part of the day?
added by Cylindric Jan 8 at 20:44
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Freshwater vs saltwater: what are the main differences in care?
added by Kareen Feb 12 at 15:01
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How do you measure fish length when determining "1 inch of fish per gallon of water"?
added by foocode, edited by Robert Cartaino♦ May 13 at 19:24
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I don`t know who downvoted this question... please, justify using the comments, so that the author can improve it (perhaps). After some time we'll need questions with 10 upvotes, and downvotes don't help with that... – woliveirajr Nov 7 '12 at 17:16
I think this question is important with regards to the rule of thumb of 1 inch of fish per gallon of water in a freshwater tank. I know that rainbow fish, for example, are genrally low load and only count as maybe 1/2 to 2/3 their actual length. – Octopus Mar 28 at 6:14
Hi, yep, that's what spurred the asking of the question. If it's a 'nose to tail' measurement, that is different from 'tip to tip' - especially when talking about fancy goldfish or swordtails! Should this proposal take off, it might be nice to pick one as the standard. – foocode Mar 28 at 10:29
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How to set up a CO2 in the plant tank?
added by Juliusz Aug 30 '12 at 16:45
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Maybe even more details like how CO2 helps the plants, why is it important for the aquarium and how to monitor it would be helpful. – yohlulz Feb 17 at 0:29
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Our saltwater aquarium is clouded by octopus ink! How long do we have to change the water? Is this unhealthy for the other fish?
added by jmort253 Sep 9 '12 at 19:47
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Is it normal for freshwater puffer fish to sometimes look fully "deflated"?
added by smp7d Nov 14 '12 at 19:52
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Hawaiian feather dusters are producing white stringy webbing and it's clouding my tank. Is this a mating technique?
added by rlemon Jan 2 at 1:50
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How deep does a sand bed need to be before it requires stirring?
added by Sam Dufel Jan 8 at 1:51
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What are effective alternatives to chemicals/algicides to prevent algae buildup in freshwater ponds?
added by JW8 Aug 22 '12 at 16:10
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Is adding CO2 for plant growth dangerous for livestock?
added by foocode Aug 28 '12 at 5:51
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May I use driftwood I find on the beach to put in a freshwater tank?
added by Jeni Aug 31 '12 at 10:11
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Hi @Jeni, adding what type of tank may help this question be more targeted, as it may depend on the type of fish. Hope this helps! – jmort253 Sep 9 '12 at 19:59
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Will having large snails in a tank help control the population of smaller snails?
added by GrandmasterB Sep 5 '12 at 19:45
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I want to add a few clown fish to a 55 gallon salt water tank. How should I introduce them in a manner that won't disrupt the tank's pH levels?
added by jmort253 Sep 9 '12 at 19:40
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What aspects should I consider when deciding where to place my aquarium in my home?
added by martin Mar 8 at 13:37
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Why is there no water in my external reactor's bubble counter?
added by tombom Aug 30 '12 at 17:11
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How to know if to dung when there are algae?
added by tombom Sep 1 '12 at 13:39
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