My cube mate and I have a fish tank at work and for some reason, fish keep "leaving" the tank. There are no signs of them in the tank and these fish aren't big enough to eat eachother. We think someone is actually taking them when we aren't here. I was wondinering if anyone had any suggestions on how to lock the tank- its 10gallons. Thanks!
Unfortunately, I don't think it is possible to lock a standard fish tank, because there is no way of locking a plastic hood to glass. Are you sure someone is stealing the fish? Are there any plants in the tank, that the fish maybe dyeing behind? Once a fish is dead, if it isn't removed eventually the other fish will eat it, so that it a possibility. Since, they aren't big enough to eat each other in one bite, someone stealing them could be very possible.
In my opinion, what I would do is secretly set up a small video camera, hidden, and without telling any co-workers (incase they are the culprit), and leave it on all night, or whenever they normally go missing, and figure out who the thief is. Once you figure out who, contact someone, because who ever it is, is a really low person to go and steal a $4 fish, instead of just buying them. There isn't even an achievement or a big sum of money being gained in that crime, it's just stupid...
**EDIT**
I forgot to add in, that since it could be dyeing fish, you should keep up on water changes, and get a water test kit and test your water parameters. Some LFS do this also. If the water parameters aren't suitable for the fish, you might have found the problem.
Good Luck!
csaxe21 | Jun 26, 2008
Stella & the Fish-tank Lid xD
for some strange reason she was just really scared of the fishtank lid....it fell off of a big part that made weird noises so maybe thats why lol
Betta Fish Aquarium: Make One Off Old Coffee Maker
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&Nbsp;transparent glass into a fish aquarium. Betta fish can be kept in small containers too and do not need only the large conventional type of aquariums. You can make use of an old coffeemaker carafe into a fish tank too if you are not using it for making coffee any longer. Make you own innovative Betta Fish Aquarium and place it in a strategic place in the room to make the room look more colorful. Here's how you go about making it and also given are a list of materials which you will need for the job. Make sure you have all that you need before you settle down to doing the job.
You will need and old coffee maker, some decorative pieces to place in the aquarium, light fixtures, wires for the electrical connection, wire nuts, a bulb for the light fixture, a utility cutter, craft iron, screw driver , glue, water and of course finally the betta fish.
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Apart from ensuring your fishes’ health, keeping your aquatic inhabitants safe is one important aspect in fishkeeping. Certain species of fishes tend to jump out of tanks, most often injuring themselves and even end up getting killed when left for long out of the water. Most of these fishes are the known insect eaters who constantly jump out of the water surface to catch insects for food. Custom fish tank lids are the easiest way to keep your fishes inside your tank.
This practical solution also serves a lot of purposes. Aside from keeping your tank lights from getting wet, custom fish tank lids help prevent water evaporation and maintain water temperature. It is also a good way to keep the dust from getting in your aquarium water. Keeping the dirt out helps your water from getting dirty easily and reduce the frequency of water cleaning schedule. It is also important in keeping your fishes and water safe from household spray chemicals. Debris from air fresheners and mosquito sprays could fall into your water and pollute it. Another problem is when you have kids around. They love to throw things and food in the tank water and dig their hands inside to get them. That is dangerous for your kids if their hands get into the equipments’ electrical cords and at the same time stressful for your fishes when they get stirred up. Food debris could cause your water to get cloudy and your fish to get sick.
There are different choices for custom fish tank lids. Glass lids provide a more proper fitting and tighter cover. Among other lid materials, glass is so much better in preventing evaporation. It also allows light to enter the tank when needed. On top of its decent and elegant appearance, glass tank lids are easy to clean. Though and expensive choice, it is more preferred by most fish tank owners because of its many advantages. The risk for breaking is the only common complain people have on using this kind of lid. Plastic lids or hoods also make good aquarium tops. They cost less, weigh less and they do not accidentally break. They could come in a lot of great designs too. Hoods are designed to allow lighting fixtures to sit on it and have holes small enough for the heater and filter cords to pass through, but never too big to encourage fishes to jump to the visible opening. A less common option for fish tank lid is wood because of its price. Cheaper alternatives for preventing fishes from throwing themselves out of the tank are steel screen wires or nets. They serve the same purpose and are most affordable but could allow much of the water to evaporate. Others opt to use obstacles like floating plants or decors but do not really provide much protection as custom fish tank lids.
You can make use of an old coffeemaker carafe into a fish tank too if you are not using it for making coffee any longer. Make you own innovative Betta Fish
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