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What unit of measure would you use to measure a large fish tank?
Litres. (L)
What unit should be used to measure the amount of water in A fish tank?
The unit typically used to measure the amount of water in a fish tank is liters (L) or gallons (gal).
Do you measure a fish tank in grams or kilograms?
Kilograms, unless it is like a goldfish bowl!
My fish tank holds 40 gallons. How many quarts does the fish tank hold?
It holds 160 quarts.
What metric unit should she use to record the mass of the fish tank?
The mass of a fish tank should be measured in kilograms.
What is the maximum ammonia level that's safe to put new fish in a tank?
Ammonia levels should be at zero. Ammonia is never safe to have in an aquarium especially new fish. Transporting a fish generally causes some stress for them and with the addition of a water problem in their new home it could prove fatal. If this is a brand new tank it would be wise to cycle it fully before adding a fish.
Guppies in a fish tank do they produce acidic alkaline?
All fish produce Ammonia.
Which would you measure in centimeters a fish tank or a swimming pool?
the fish tank
Can ammonia cleaning solutions kill fish?
Ammonia is harmful to fish. Its is a by product of the nitrogen cycle, which is what keeps the water stable in your tank(i wont delve into that) but yes ammonia can burn fish, especially those who lack scale's.
Will a plecostamus live with no algae in fish tank?
No. What happens in a fish tank is that ammonia is produced from the fish's waste (it is excreted through the gills, and their poo and uneaten food rapidly breaks down into ammonia). Plecos, by the way, are very messy fish. There is no way to prevent this from happening, and ammonia is extremely toxic to fish, even in tiny amounts. So the ammonia needs to be removed. The bacteria that change the ammonia into non toxic substances live in the filter, so without a filtration system the ammonia in the tank will build up and build up, killing the fish very fast. In order to sufficiently dilute the ammonia without a filter, you would have to do huge water changes several times a day, and in the sort of tank (100 gallons) required to support a fish as big as a plecostomus, this would be logistically impossible.
Does ammonia affect the growth of fish?
Yes, ammonia can not only affect the growth of fish, but if the ammonia level in a tank is too high, it will kill them.
Why would a fish aquarium owner want to purchase a PH probe for their tank?
It is important for a fish aquarium owner to purchase a ph probe for their tank. It helps measure the pH levels in the water. Certain types of fish will only survive in water with a certain pH level and one would need to know what their tank pH level is for their fish to survive.
Which would you be more likely to measure in centimeters a fish tank or a swimming pool?
fish tank
How do you get rid of the amonnia in your fish tank that is turning your fish black?
There are three major reasons you can have high ammonia in your tank. First, you could have a dead fish in there. When a dead fish rots it makes ammonia. LOTS of ammonia. So, check your tank for dead fish. Second is overfeeding. The food the fish don't eat sinks to the bottom and rots, and rotting anything makes ammonia. Third is that you put too many fish in the tank too soon after you got it. There is a process going on in your tank called the nitrogen cycle. Not to put too fine a point on it, but fish pee has ammonia in it, like all pee does. There are bacteria in your tank that convert the ammonia to nitrites, then to nitrates, and finally to nitrogen which evaporates into the air. If you put in all the fish you want to have right after you get the tank set up, this cycle (which takes some time to get started) doesn't have a chance to get going and you get high ammonia levels. My advice would be to move the fish to a different aquarium--right now, a 5-gallon bucket with dechlorinated water in it and a power filter on it will work as long as you've got small fish--break down the tank, wash the gravel really well, set the tank back up, put "cycle aid" in it to get the nitrogen cycle started quickly, then put half the fish back in the tank in two days. After a few days put the rest of them back.
What in a fish tank gets reduced when the water is changed or live plants are added?
Ammonia
What does meaning ammonia?
well, ammonia can be 2 things. the first one is a bad thing for your hair. second is the smelly aroma in your fish-tank that may kill your fish.
How long is a new fish tank considered mature?
For a freshwater tank, its safe to add fish after the the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are safe for fish. Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0 ppm and nitrate levels should be very low, under 50 ppm. You should also make sure that other parameters are safe for the species of fish that will be living in the tank.
