Ice cubes seem like a good idea, or even using those ice packs that kids use for their lunch boxes.

I’ve always placed it as it says on the box, so horizontal.

I have but sadly it seems like any tank of water I leave outside gets bugs that start to grow in it and it becomes pretty nasty.

Does anyone know if that type of paint is aquarium safe? I’m trying to paint a piece of decoration that I bought but has chips and missing paint all over.

Thank you for the explanation, I’ve never even heard of using mats or anything else underneath. I just always use the stand to make sure that’s level now

I keep everything on a surge protecter. $10 for piece of mind = 🎂

I sure that you have to feed them, but is it like with any specific? Like special foods, or ways you add it to the water or give it to them directly?

Or do they just make due with the lighting in the water and the waste that the fish produce (like how plants work in a freshwater tank)?

Interesting - are there any such albino African dwarf frogs? Or are those only the African clawed ones?

I love snails and shrimp! They are so cheap to buy and the way that they interact around the tanks are hella cool.

I keep seeing people online not have their tanks water all of the way to the top - is there a reason for this? To me it makes it look empty and you just see the white stains on the glass near the surface before the trim pieces.

Bug bites, Omega One, and the Hikari pellets

I had one that was Tetra branded and was awful. I heard a ton of people recommend the ones with rubber pads on the bottom (or where they touch the surface) and to also then place another light foam pad to make the noise level almost nothing.

I just use a rag, along with a sponge whenever I do water changes once a week or so.

Do you know of the DIY method they use? Is it cost effective and are there any like dangers using CO2?

I agree, definitely need to stop them selling smaller tanks that are like a gallon or two.

What are your methods for cleaning items that you find outside? Such as like river rocks, or even driftwood pieces?

Are these even safe, do you even clean them minus a rinse in water with a sponge?

Any chance that you could try to get a mini-tank like those traveling ones, and scoop up the fry and the mother or where they are hanging out mostly at?

I know that as an adult you can clearly tell the difference between the two species, but as juveniles how can one see the difference? I feel like at pet stores they could have both accidentally and not even know - which is a huge issue if someone thinks their frog will be fine in a small tank and gets bigger than they think.

Quote from nbyme81679

i had no idea you have to check these. Is it hard to?

From looking online, just seems like you check if the temperature displayed on the unit matches that of what a thermometer display.

No clue on how to make it sync back up if it’s wrong/off.

I’d honestly say whenever you run into major issues. I’ve had friends who have had the same filter running but have changed parts out (like propeller or motor) and it keeps on going.

A lot of things have replaceable parts, which can show you a solid company vs. ones that try to not sell parts and make you spend money the second something breaks.