if it is not good for albino frog aquarium what can I use. they eat the regular stones in the tank and I am afraid the thin sand will be ingested
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This is not sand, its more like... shredded coconut shells or similar matter. I've kept pacman frogs in it just fine - when it would eat a pinkie (baby mouse) it would also eat some of this substrate and the frog never had issues.
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I don't use it -- there is enough biological filtration happening in the pond. Just like in fresh water tank, the lava rock is just there to give a place for bacteria to live. I've seen no issues not using it -- fish and plants ( and frogs ) were healthy. :)
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You are feeding them too much. The algae will take all the oxygen and your sea monkeys will die. Stop feeding them until the water clears. If they all died let the water evaporate and you can start over with "second generation eggs". All this is in the instructions. Do the air thing too. If you have no air pump transfer the water back and fourth to a cup and back to the tank a couple of times.
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I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to expand the amount of available "territory". I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to... » Read More I have a betta, two ADFs and just added this little guy. I was a little worried about the frogs getting snapped at so I monitored closely. At first, one of the frogs was actually "nipping" the crayfish. I don't know if this was territorial or if the crayfish smells like dinner. Crayfish was initially a little defensive but hasn't done any actual harm, and the frogs tend to dart away if they run into each other. After a couple days everything seems peaceful, I think they just needed a few days to get used to one another. I do recommend plenty of hiding places at various heights to expand the amount of available "territory". « Show Less
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yes! I suggest though you vacuum the gravel with a hose (i am sure you have one) and take at least 1/3 of water out of tank--then add water back with the Amquel in it. Let it settle for 15 minutes, then test! Happy fishies!
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Hello! In my experience, when i got this shrimps i had a thank with a 5 inchs pleco, 2 loaches botias and other fishes, and they were fine, after 2 months they breed, and i had no problems. The babys growed fine. Later i got a couple of African Frogs... and man.. bad choice. They were like ice cream for them. :( Plecos and Loaches are fine, but don´t think about put frogs or turtles in a tank with srhimps :D
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I have a 35 gallon tank with three large Koi (well they are large now). It works a treat but keep direct sunlight off the tank if you can, the bio-stone has trouble keeping up with the algae if it is left in direct sunlight every day. I am on my third stone now (each last 2 - 3 years) but it is a cheap and very effective item.
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Yes. I've seen people use sand instead of water but I would be very wary of it if there are any cats around as it does not have a covering top. Those critters WILL choose to use it. :)
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My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice looking environment for your fish, I doubt you'll need to add anything. My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice... » Read More My plants seemed to do well with only this substrate and no additives. I had Java fern, Java Moss, and some Anubias spp. in my tank with the flourite dark, low light, and 3 fish spp. (goldfish, minnow, and pleco). They grew well and were nice and green for months (until I put my turtle in the tank and he ate them all). That said, I didn't see any extraordinary plant growth during that time. If you are working on an amazing planted aquarium where the focus is plants and you want to see major growth/etc., you may need additional supplements. However, if you are more interested in a nice looking environment for your fish, I doubt you'll need to add anything. « Show Less
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This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a... » Read More This depends on what is planted and what is under it. I have a tank with ADA Aqua Soil under this, and one with Seachem Fluorite under it. The sand is great where I have carpeting plants, as their roots can get a good grip. However, if you have fish that root around, they spread it everywhere and it quickly disappears into the soil. It is very pretty, though...just doesn't hold up to the fish. I never suck up the bottom of my tanks, so this isn't an issue for me, but if you do, it will be sucked right up into the siphon and deposited wherever it wants. :) Also, your filter makes a difference. In my 55 I have an Eheim canister that will blow this around if I'm not careful. ;) Lots to think about. « Show Less
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I do know it hasn't harmed my fish in any way. It's not coated with a shiney substance. But the gravel is like a 1/4 inch or less.... It might be too big or coarse for frogs, depending on what size diameter you'll need, and the size of the frogs. I have it in both tanks, since I have an underground filter, and it filters easier. I hope that helps.
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If you do a search for replacement air stones on Amazon, there are many to choose from. You can also use air stones for aquariums.
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wish I could help, got it for my granddaughter. she used it at Monterey Bay Aquarium in some of the tanks but we have yet to see any pictures and that was last month. sorry.
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I bought these snails last year. They came nicely packed for warmth and safety and on time. The problem is I bought them to put them in my turtle tank to help keep it clean and the turtle ate them. So don't put them in with reptiles, but fish should be okay. Your tank size should be fine as they come very tiny. You may have to move them later as they start to grow bigger.
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No, but I do use this with my betta. The sand is kinda rough, has a largish grain size, so it might hurt the cories when they go nosing around in it. You'd be better off with the Caribsea product that's just called Super Naturals, it's a white sand, softer and better for cories. =)
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It's like thin green plastic strands melted together into a shape. It allows water to drain thru. I don't see why you couldn't use it in an aquarium. It's not absorbant and it won't tiny the water. I got it to put on top of my puppy pads and my dog seemed to take to it right away. I just rinse it off in the shower. I've also thrown in the washer. I think you have a good idea. If I can answer any other questions let me know.
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I don't know. It's probably best to contact Tetra. I don't really know the difference in a reptile tank and a fish tank. My guess in that it isn't a good idea, since it wasn't designed for fish the tank may not be able to hold up to the pressure of the water. The glass may not be the same standard as fish tanks, the sealant may not be strong enough either.