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Adding Gravel to a Fish Tank

Adding Gravel to a Fish Tank

Okay, now we're going to start with setting our tank up. We can start with the selection of gravel. In your pet store you have a wide array of gravel types and colors. The gravel really is more for you. Fish don't really care what color the gravel is...

How Much Gravel Goes in a Fish Tank?

How Much Gravel Goes in a Fish Tank?

Learn how much substrata (gravel or sand) to put in a fish tank and how to maintain an aquarium in this free video on caring for fish and fish tanks.

Setting Up an 18 Gallon Eclipse Freshwater Aquarium

Setting Up an 18 Gallon Eclipse Freshwater Aquarium

Hi! My name is Marc on behalf of expertvillage.com. This clip is about setting up a 18 gallon Eclipse freshwater aquarium. The Eclipse is one of the simplest aquariums to set up, the lighting, the top, and the filtration is contained in the Eclipse top...

Cleaning the Turtle Tank

Cleaning the Turtle Tank

Hi, my name is Sarah, I’m here at Pet Land in Pembroke Pines tonight, and on behalf of expertvillage.com, I’m going to speak with you a little bit purchasing and owning a pet turtle. Another consideration, when it comes to your turtle’s...

How to Install a Fish Tank Filtration System

How to Install a Fish Tank Filtration System

Instructions Under Gravel Filter Step 1: Take out all gravel, fish and decorations from your tank. If this is a new tank, install the filter before adding any of these other things. Step 2: Place the under gravel filter that is appropriately sized for...

How to Decorate Freshwater Aquariums

How to Decorate Freshwater Aquariums

Instructions Step 1: Decide on what kind of gravel you'd like at the bottom of the fish tank. You can use colorful gravel or find natural stones for a realistic look. Use enough gravel to cover at least the bottom inch of the fish tank. Gravel is not...

How to Clean and Maintain Saltwater and Freshwater Aquariums

How to Clean and Maintain Saltwater and Freshwater Aquariums

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Algae scrubber Gravel vacuum Bleach Filter cartridges Water conditioner Hydrometer Towel Vinegar Step 1: Scrub the interior glass using an algae scrubber to remove any visible algae. Algae makes the water look dirty...

How to Create a Senior Dog Litter Box

How to Create a Senior Dog Litter Box

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Wood box Cat litter Window screen Synthetic sod or gravel Step 1: Get a four-sided wooden box with a solid bottom large enough for your dog to stand on and turn around on. For most dogs 42 by 42 inches will work...

How to Remove Water From an Aquarium

How to Remove Water From an Aquarium

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Bucket or large container to hold the old water Flexible siphon hose or a 25-50 foot Python gravel cleaner and hose Use a Siphon Hose Step 1: Get a bucket and a flexible siphon hose that can be purchased at any pet...

Setting Up a 90 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium

Setting Up a 90 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium

Hi! My name is Marc on behalf of expertvillage.com. This is an another freshwater aquarium, more sophisticated, and a little more difficult to setup and install than the 18 gallon Eclipse freshwater. This is a 90 gallon acrylic bow-front aquarium, it...

How to Choose a Freshwater Aquarium Filter

How to Choose a Freshwater Aquarium Filter

Instructions Step 1: Evaluate the three most common types of freshwater aquarium filters: under-gravel filters, wet/dry filters and canister filters. There are pros and cons to each one. Step 2: Be wary of under gravel filters. They are the least...

Adding Snails to an Fish Tank

Adding Snails to an Fish Tank

Okay, now after our tank has been up for a good while maybe two or three weeks and we've got fish in our tank. They're thriving, they're happy, they're eating, they're doing all the things that fishes do. We should consider adding snails and/or algae...

How to Create an Undergravel Filter for a Fish Tank

How to Create an Undergravel Filter for a Fish Tank

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Plastic lid Gutter screen PVC pipe Sand paper/sander Stainless steel nails Aquarium sealant Gravel Airstone Step 1: Begin a plan for the undergravel filter by measuring the tank. Use a plastic lid or a gutter screen...

Tools & Scrapers for Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums

Tools & Scrapers for Saltwater & Freshwater Aquariums

Hi! I am Marc on behalf of expertvillage.com. I am going to talk a little bit about cleaning and maintenance of your aquarium. Again saltwater and freshwater aquariums have to be maintained on a regular basis. Some of the things you have to do are...

Tips on Creating a Habitat for Pet Hermit Crabs

Tips on Creating a Habitat for Pet Hermit Crabs

Hi! I am Debbie with expertvillage.com and we are talking about hermit crabs as some really cool pets for you and your children. We have talked about buying your aquarium and things that you need. Now, we are going to setup you crab area, if you want to...

How to Set up a Tropical Fish Tank

How to Set up a Tropical Fish Tank

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Tank with hood and lighting Filtration system Tank heater Thermometer Gravel Tank dechlorinator Decorations Tank stand Tap water Strainer Bowl Large Bucket Live Plants Tropical Fish Get Supplies Step 1: Decide which...

How to Know What to Buy to Set Up a Freshwater Fish Tank

How to Know What to Buy to Set Up a Freshwater Fish Tank

Instructions Step 1: It is generally recommended that you purchase the largest freshwater fish tank that you can afford that will fit into the space you have. The size you decide upon will be incumbent upon how many fish you plan to house, your budget...

How to Set Up a Beta Tank

How to Set Up a Beta Tank

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Small 3.5- or 5-gallon fish tank Gravel Aquarium salt AquaStart or other dechlorinating fish water treatment Tank furnishings, including fake plants and logs Beta Water Filter (optional on smaller tanks) Step 1...

How to Take Care of a Frog

How to Take Care of a Frog

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Aquarium Aquarium gravel Large rocks Under-gravel water filter Soft screen aquarium top Spray bottle Light w/ timer Moss or other plants which don't grow large Crickets or other insects Setting Up Your Frog's...

How to Treat Tropical Fish With White Spot Disease

How to Treat Tropical Fish With White Spot Disease

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Ich medication Aquarium salt Step 1: Upon seeing white spots on your fish, purchase ich medication at a local pet store. Follow the dosing instructions carefully. Treatment should be done for six days. If the white...

How to Use the Water Siphon for Fish Tanks

How to Use the Water Siphon for Fish Tanks

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Water siphon Bucket or tank Step 1: Place the plastic side of the siphon in the water with one end placed in the substrate. The hose should flow from the top of the plastic tube out of the fish tank. Step 2: Lower...

How to Care for Fire Belly Newts

How to Care for Fire Belly Newts

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Two fire belly newts 10-gallon aquarium Gravel Larger smooth rocks Frozen bloodworms Step 1: Purchase two newts and a 10-gallon aquarium tank. Newts like to have another of their species in the tank with them. A 10...

How to Set Up a 90-Gallon Bow Front Aquarium

How to Set Up a 90-Gallon Bow Front Aquarium

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Clean cloth Undergravel filter system Powerheads Aquarium gravel Decorations Thermometer Heater Chlorine remover Water conditioner Canister filter Prepare Tank and Undergravel Filter Step 1: Wipe the inside of the...

Changing Fish Tank Water

Changing Fish Tank Water

OK, now a very important, crucial aspect of maintaining a clear tank is the water changes. This aspect of having an aquarium is as important as changing the oil on a car is to having a good car. I can't stress the importance enough of doing frequent...

How to Change Water in a Saltwater Aquarium

How to Change Water in a Saltwater Aquarium

Instructions Things You’ll Need: Siphon (depending on the size of your tank) Commercial salt mix De-chlorinated water Water test strips Aquarium scrubber Step 1: Disconnect the power to your aquarium. Step 2: Remove and clean the cover and any...

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