I've always boiled everything I put in my tank, and have never had this 'white fungus' that your lady mentioned. I kind of gathered that she didn't know what she was talking about when she said "There's nothing on the market that will take care of it.
Anyway, the same thought that you about the medical field and sterile instruments had crossed our minds. And that's what started making us think that she wasn't really sure what she was talking about. We still boiled the gravel and put it in the tank.
It's been over 2 days now since the first, and bigger, batch and we've not seen a trace of any "White Fungus". Though, we have seen much happier fish with all the places they have to hide out LOL - I laughed when I saw the comment about boiling fish. Ok, time for me to share my "blonde" moment: We got all of our purchases home to re-do the bottom of my tank and I told my hubby that I wanted to boil the items before adding them to the tank.
Just a fair warning, plastic plants don't boil so well. Joined May 6, Messages 2, Reaction score 1 Location leeds, uk. Click to expand Bol Fish Addict. If you look at bags of Estes aquarium gravel, it specifically states "Do Not Boill" on the bags. Am I wearing anything under the apron? Becca said:. The gravel I buy is stuff that's kept in open wooden bins no lids. What's worse, is the store is not air conditioned - so they leave the front door open. Sky Fish Herder.
I never boiled gravel all I've ever done is wash it. However I've boiled ornaments have to be careful some plastic will start to melt in boiling water rocks and driftwood. Becca, I don't see anything wrong at all with boiling gravel or ornaments before you put them in the tank if you don't feel comfortable about their cleanliness.
Better safe than sorry. Don't get caught up in the over-cleanliness thing, though. The tanks would surely have to start the cycling process all over again. It's up to you. Black and orange stones would match the scheme of your fish, but it's really up to you and your own aesthetic. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. I do not really recommend it but yes, you can put a stone from the road if you wash it very well and dry it.
I recommend buying rocks in aquarium pet shops. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 4. I didn't rinse the gravel and now the water is cloudy. Can I just keep removing the water daily, or do I have to take all the gravel out? It's up to you, but I think it would be easier to just empty the tank, rinse the gravel, and re-fill it rather than change the water daily. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Wait until the water starts to steam.
Then let it boil for about five minutes. This will be enough time to kill the bacteria that may be harmful to your fish. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 2. I added new stone to my tank. I washed it, and placed in tank with new water. All the fish quickly died. I threw out the stone, washed the tank thoroughly, replaced the water and added a new stone. Fish died again. I've got some decorative gravel in different colors.
How can I make it safe for my fish? Make sure the gravel isn't sharp around the edges. Be sure to boil it to remove harmful substances. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 2. I just bought a bubble stone, soaked it for over an hour in the water, plugged it in and just a small section is actually producing bubbles.
This may mean your pump is not strong enough to produce the air needed to create a strong stream of bubbles. Position the pump correctly and make sure water has not been sucked up. I have a 55 gallon and I'm getting a gallon soon. Do you have any tips on transferring the water and the fish to the bigger tank? Put the fish in a small cup, pour the water in the bigger tank, add more water, let it get to room tempature, then add the fish by putting the cup in the water.
Not Helpful 3 Helpful 0. Emmylou Pruitt. It is only necessary if the filter is not creating enough circulation in the tank.
A bubbler helps add oxygen into the water and keep things from settling into the bottom of the tank. Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0. Do I have to boil the strore bought gravel or just clean it with the chlorine remover?
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