Can you combine two fish tanks?
No problem. If you have a spare aquarium or can afford a second smaller aquarium, you can create a water bridge that increases the area available to your fish by connecting two or more aquariums. Here’s what to know about making your own DIY water bridge for fish aquariums.
Can you use one sump for multiple tanks?
Having multiple tanks on one sump is not very common in the hobby. Most reefers don’t even have more than one tank. However, almost every local fish store runs multiple tanks on one sump.
Why shouldn’t you add a bunch of fish to an aquarium at the same time?
Adding too many fish to an aquarium at once can destabilize the water chemistry and can cause the nitrogen cycle to stall. As a good rule of thumb only add up to 3 fish at a time to your tank.
Can you stack fish tanks?
There are certainly pros to having a double aquarium stand. With a double stand, you can keep two aquariums in the same floor space as a single tank would take. If you are like many fish lovers, there is never enough room for all the fish you want to keep. Having a second tank doubles the fish keeping options.
Can I stack fish tanks?
Can you use a pool pump for a fish tank?
It should be fine. Lots of pools use salt nowadays versus chlorine so most newer pool pumps should be designed to work for both.
How many fish can I put in my tank?
The general rule of thumb is 1″ of fish per 4 liters, so you could have around five 3″ fish, or four 4″ fish.
How many fish can you have in a 55 gallon tank?
Bottom Line. The one-inch-per-gallon rule still applies, so be sure that you do not exceed 55 inches of fish in a 55-gallon tank. This roughly equates to four or five bottom-dwelling fish along with a couple algae eaters.
Why choose PVC plumbing for your fish tank?
-modular design- with the amount of fittings, connectors, and pipe sizes available, plumbing based on PVC can be anywhere from very simple drain-return loop to very sophisticated designs moving water between multiple fish tanks -clean look- with a proper plan, plumbing with PVC saves space in the sump area and allows for easy maintenance
How to choose the right size plumbing for your aquarium?
Speaking of the latter, you should always check your tank bulkheads’ sizes (if your tank came with them, obviously) and base your pipe size choices on that information. Talk to your fellow hobbyists about their plumbing too, they can help you choose the right size for your tank.
How do I control the flow of water in my Aquarium?
PVC plumbing offers several valve choices for directing and controlling flow throughout aquarium (s) . Using valves is the simplest way to adjust the amount of water distributed between your display tank, external refugiums, holding tanks, and various media reactors.
Can you use a sump pump for aquarium plumbing?
However, no sump can serve its purpose without a properly-designed aquarium plumbing system. The easiest way to connect your main system to the sump is with flexible tubing and, while it’s certainly an acceptable method of aquarium plumbing, it has many limitations.