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I have been given a 10 gal. fish tank to use in my K
classroom. It has a lighted hood and blue round stones to
use on the bottom. That's it. I know I'll need a filter.
What kind do you suggest? I've seen the reg. ones that
hook to the back of the tank, but someone mentioned the
bottom filters. Which is better/easier to clean and
operate? My next purchase I think would be a heater. Again
your experience in this area is greatly appreciated! Last
but not least, the fish! What types "swim" well together
and yet are interesting and colorful? Thanks for allowing
all these beginner questions. The kids are so excited,so I
want to do this right! Jeannie
Diane Jones /blockquote>

I started a fish tank last year and there are a few things I
"learned" along the way.

I use a hanging filter on the back of the tank and I have a
heater in the tank. I also have a thermometer. Most fresh
water tropical fish need a temperature within a certain range.
I also have an aerator with a pump at...See More
Sep 16, 2007
paula /blockquote>

For a ten gallon tank in a heated classroom, I would suggest
NOT using a heater. I over filter my tanks and they stay
looking better. In otherwords I use a 20 gallon filter for
a 10 gallon tank. Algae grows really fast in a 10 gal tank.

I have both under gravel and a back filter in my tank. The
unde...See More
Sep 16, 2007
Jeannie /blockquote>

Thanks Paula and Diane for your great advice! Since I posted
earlier,I had a dad who came to our bach to school night offer
to set up the tank for our class!( I'm so grateful and
excited!) He asked me what type of fish I wanted and I
mentioned the fact about Goldfish being " practical" should an
unexpect...See More
Sep 18, 2007


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