Lots of Questions

[James From Cali]

Okay now I have an assorted variation of questions. So here they go:

1) How can I update my flourescent lighting on my 10g? As of now I have 1.5 wpg and I want to attempt to keep Banana Plants.

2) How many wpg does a Banana Plant need?

3) What is better, a canister filter or a HOB filter? And out of the your opinion the best brand(for either HOB or CF)?

4) What do you prefer for a good way to "give away" 2 comet goldfish? I dont have the funds at the time to care/keep them.

5) My friend turns his lights off at night. Is that a normal thing to do? I wouldnt understand how a fish would see at night.

Thanks for all the replies in advanced!

 

[Cichlid-Man]

If you don't have the funds to keep 2 goldfish, then i'd rule out upgrading lighting or getting another filter.

 

[James From Cali]

Well keeping these 2 are becoming pricey with having to upgrade to a larger size tank/pond. Also they were not my choice of fish and dont want them to suffer in a undersized tank. On upgrading everything will take me a while because I dont get alot of money anymore until I get a Job(wich might be tomorow).

 

[tropicalfish]

Lights do not have to be on 24/7. This wastes energy, and is not necessary. About 12 hours a day should be sufficient.

 

[Mahamotorworks]

A pond isnt cheap. I say ask the LFS to see of they will take them back. If you want to have a planted 10G then you really dont need a Canister filter. Just get a HOB that is for a bigger tank. Aqua Clear are really good. Do you have screwing bulb lights over your 10G? If so get the Floresent Screw in bulbs. It would be the easiest way to upgrade light. If not look to find one. Most people turn their lights off at night. It is natural.

MAHA

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

also leaving the lights on will stress the fish since they cant "sleep". they need the day night cycle. i think you need to prioritize here... you need a pond more than you need new lights and plants IMO.

 

[GIS Guy]

Take the gfish to the lfs.
I see plenty of large gfish at mine, presumably traded in.

On the lighting, if is it screw-in, just buy higher wattage flours.
If not, then purchase a new light fixture for incan. and put flours in it.

I would also suggest a light timer.
You can then set the amount of light your tank receives.
It eliminates the randomness of you turning it on and off.
I got mine for $5 from........WalMart.

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Definitely turn the lights off at night... fish need to sleep too. You could ask around if anyone has a pond and wants the goldies, or otherwise return them to the store. A canister filter provides better filtration than a HOB, but I don't think they are made for 10g tanks... they are for larger tanks. The HOB is easier to change and run than a canister, and a whole lot cheaper. I've got a nice Regent brand HOB, not sure what main brand that is an offshoot of...

 

[MissFishy]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone ever buy those oversized comets?

 

[usacutie81]

I have moon lighting for my big tank at night, that way I can see the fish but they can still sleep. I just turn the light off completely in the 10 gal. and am going to get moon lighting for the 30gal.

My smaller tanks both have HOB filters, the big one has a canister. I love the canister for a big tank, you can put lots of different filter media in there and it goes under the stand so you can push the tank almost all the way up to the wall (I have an XP3, it's awesome).

As far as your goldfish, if you don't want them anymore for any reason, don't feel obligated to keep them. Take them to the lfs, you'll get a little bit of cash or store credit and then the lfs can deal with finding them a new home.

 

[Fuzz16]

thats only local lfs though, right?
the ones around here, petland, petco, petsmart, wont take fish from people only companies. which really sucks

 

[James From Cali]

thats only local lfs though, right?
the ones around here, petland, petco, petsmart, wont take fish from people only companies. which really sucks

That is true. Around here is only petsmart and places like that. And it has been really bad weather around here and causing havoc on the buses. I will put an add out and ask around to see if anyone would take it. One had just died last night.

Now I dont have a screwy type lighting, like the incandescent. But finding one shouldnt be a problem.

I was always keeping the light on at night. Due to the people at petsmart telling me that the light will be best turned on at night.

I will try to get a $25 AC HOB 20 filter because they seem to be a favorite filter over at petsmart.

 

[James From Cali]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone ever buy those oversized comets?

And I never heard anyone buy them. I asked the people that work at petsmart and places of such, and they say they have to wind up selling them to capital aquarium.

 

[MissFishy]

Ugh, don't take any advice from the kids that work at PetSmart or Petco. I didn't think there were any good pet shops around here with fish besides the chains until I looked at a yellowpages. I'm SURE you have something near sacarmento.

 

[James From Cali]

Well I got capitol aquarium. Also O street aquarium. But they said that they have to be about 4" for them to take. so I have a while to wait.

 

[GIS Guy]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone ever buy those oversized comets?

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Soccer moms??
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[poluroud20]

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[tropicalfish]

PM stands for private message.

 

[GIS Guy]

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You can use "USER CP".

 

[MissFishy]

Ok, but seriously, what do you do with an 8" overgrown comet goldfish??? Besides put them in a pond of course. My LFS has had the same overgrown goldfish forever, they have them marked at $26.00 a piece. If some soccer mom is going to buy it and plop it in a bowl, oye...It would barely fit.