Common Fish Keeping Questions

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List of commoningly asked questions by beginner Aquarists[edit]

Looking after fish[edit]

How many fish can I put in a tank?

How do I choose fish?

How soon can I add fish?

How much should I feed?

What should I feed my fish?

How do I acclimatise my new fish?

How can I keep them healthy?

I think my fish is ill – what do I do?


Getting rid of unwanted guests[edit]

How do I get rid of snails?

How do I get rid of small worms in my tank?

Plants[edit]

How do I choose plants?

Should I use plant food?

How do I prevent algae?

How do I grow plants?

Maintenance[edit]

What if there is a power cut?

What if I want to go on holiday?

It's too hot, how can I cool my tank?

How long should I keep the lights on?

How do I do a water change?

How often do I clean out the gravel?

How do I maintain my filter?

What is the nitrogen cycle?

Water quality[edit]

Is pH important?

Is GH important?

Why do I need to do water tests?

How do I do water tests?

What causes cloudy water?

What causes yellow water?

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