I have 2 gallon fish bowls for dwarf gouramis (don't keep them in anythig smaller) I change the water every 7 days, instead of taking them in and out everytime can I keep this under the bowl and will it still work?
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When I used to have it (upgraded to a large tank so I don't have it anymore), it didn't get the bowl warm at all, just the water inside the bowl. Also I'm pretty sure the instructions said it must be fully submerged in water for use. If you want the one outside try checking out the reptile heating pads, those can be on outside.
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You should not keep fish in this bowl, period. When a fish jumps out of water, it is similar to a diving human trying swim to the surface to breath - the water in the bowl has become too saturated with fish urine and waste for them to survive or breath, and the fish is desperately trying to find another source of water. No fish can live a healthy lifespan in just a bowl unless you commit to almost daily water change; even then it is highly doubtful that anything would live its full lifespan. A Betta should have an absolute minimum of 1.5 gallons water, with filtration and heat.
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I think that you can, but I don't know that I would. I have a 3 gallon tank and it barely keeps the water in the 70s F. I worry that burying it under the gravel would inhibit the heat from spreading throughout the tank. But I think you can try it without any dire consequences. Just keep an eye on the water temperature, and if it is too low for your fish, dig it up and stick it to a tank wall.
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I just replaced an old one. I am not sure if you can just put one of these in any tank. Also I have 3 in my house and have replaced them fairly often.
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We change the filter in our 10-gallon tank once a month. We only have two goldfish, but they are quite large. If your tank begins to stink or look cloudy before a month is up, I would change it. Good luck!
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I just drop two whole cubes into my 65 gallon tank n it's gone in a few minutes. Sounds like you only have one fish in a small tank so you could probably crush it n give a small amount of one cube to your betta
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I have this in a 5 gal and it has worked wonderfully for my Betta. I added a good filter and cycled it first. Curious as to what you would put in a 1 gal, the smaller the tank the harder it it to maintain and it requires almost daily water changes when this small
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I have about a gallon and a 1/2 bowl and I added 1/4 teaspoon each time. I changed water every week because it made water really 'greasy'. My fish is still alive and well:)
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Yes Barry, water changes should still be routine. The UV sterilizer does not eliminate the fish waste or uneaten food. It does make the aquarium much easier to maintain and keep looking like a new tank. This is worth every penny if you want beautiful, clear water. Good luck!
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I have one beta fish, and rocks at the bottom of the aquarium. I tend to clean the bowl weekly as it gets a bit cloudy. But that said, I also tend to overfeed my fish a bit :)
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No, it is not true about the 25% water change once a month, unless there is something wrong with your fish tank. Just get a few live plants and don't overfeed the fish and all you'll have to do is add water when it gets too low.
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In this tank, I do about a half-tank change once a month for my betta and it works fine. I have a snail in there that helps keep up with the algae and a moss ball to clean the water, too. There's not an actual filter in this one, just an air stone that I haven't needed to change.
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I wouldn't use it longer than 8-10 days at a time. While it works really well, it does have an effect on the water that can only be removed with a water change. I would do a full water change, and ensure that the water is kept at about 78 degrees. Betas need heaters, unlike goldfish. I had a similar issue with my Beta, and she didn't seem to respond to the medicine. At the time, I did not have a heater. After buying a heater and doing a water change, her fins gradually healed over the course of several weeks, and her appetite improved considerably.
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Its depends of the size or the aquarium and number of fishes. Don't believe the company, I use to replace maybe each 3-4 month and some components do not have to be replace, only wash them. Regards!!!
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For Fresh water fish it works great and takes about 30 days before you would need to clean...also I would recommend that you add carbon filter into this canister as there is room in there as long as you remove one of the pads. : )
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It depends on the size of tank and type and quantity of fish u have. I have cichlids in a 55 gallon and I change them every three weeks. But no matter what u should not go any longer than six weeks without changing it in any tank. A good way to know is if it is dirty or if water is not flowing through it then change it. Hope this is helpful
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That should be fine. Friends of ours are using it for their pet water turtle. But you need to keep an eye on the water temperature otherwise the water may get too warm ... If water gets too warm, my friends prop the bowl up with a couple of pieces of wood to keep the bowl an inch or so above the pad ... In fact, they mostly keep it popped up. We are in Florida, where it is warm anyhow ... That may not be necessary in colder climates / environments. Sibylle