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Do I need a bubbler in my aquarium?

I have an aquarium of 280 liters (~ 74 gallons). I use an external filter, so the water returns to it like a small waterfall. Do I need a bubbler to improve the O2 level of my aquarium, or adding one would cause some undesirable effect on an already…
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How to prevent my cat from deconstructing cat fountain?

Since vet stated that it might be better for them to prevent dehydration I bought a cat fountain for my girls (Catit Flower Fontain). However they seem obsessed with deconstructing it into basic parts (remove lid by tooth etc.) which, well, makes it…
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Light spectrum visible to hamsters

I'd like to build an infrared tachometer for my hamster's wheel, but I don't want to distract him with a light source. Therefore I want to choose the wavelength of the LED for my hamster not to see it. Being a nocturnal animal, I suspect him of…
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Goldfish coming to the top of bowl and releasing bubbles

I've recently got a pair of goldfish and put them in a bowl. I'm trying to keep them happy by feeding them all the natural thing they eat in the wild (and they are loving it too). It has been 4 ~ 5 days and things were going fine, until I got them a…
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Is there a way to measure the UV output of a light?

Since UV lights are important to reptiles, and I've heard it said that they lose their UV output after about 6 months even if they haven't burnt out, is there a way to measure the UV output of a light? That way I can get the most out of my UV…
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Are cat tracker devices too heavy to put on a cat's collar?

I'm looking into tracker devices for my cat. Something that I can put on it's collar to help track it down if it gets lost. My cat weights about 5kg. The tracker weighs about 10g. Is this too heavy for the cats neck or will it be OK? Cat doesn't…
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Is there a "shock collar" that doesn't actually shock the pet, but instead just makes loud noises?

I don't want to get shock collars because I don't like the thought of hurting my pet, but what I'm looking for is a collar that instead of shocking the pet with electricity, just produces startling sound when they pass the perimeter. So it would be…
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How important is the quality of the clippers used for occasional pet grooming?

I have a pet (rabbit) who has geriatric bowel and bladder issues. To help keep him clean, it has been recommended that we keep his belly and parts of his legs and tail clipped very short. The electric clippers the vet uses cost more than $200 (US…
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How do I continuously change fish tank water?

Do fully automated fish tanks exists or are possible DIY with Automated Water Change from running tap water, like a toilet flush such that I can replenish half the water on one button push? This will surely help in maintaining fresh water for the…
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What is special about an aquarium using no carbon dioxide, no fertilizer and no filter?

A random video on Youtube presents itself with the following title: 24th Month – (Carrot Feeding Frenzy) NO filter, NO CO2, NO Ferts 5 Gallon Nano Tank Presumably having no filter, no CO2 and no fertilizer makes this aquarium somehow special. Why…
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Why are undergravel aquarium filters no longer popular at stores?

I recall that when I started fish keeping, there were basically two choices for filtration: under-gravel filters and hang-on backs. There were also expensive canisters for people with large setups. When I visit Petsmart and Petco, I find few options…
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How to test if fish tank will break and flood my house?

So in my city every year we have the council organised collection of large items for disposal, where people put the items out on the kerbside for collection. Mostly it really is just garbage, however sometime people just don't want it anymore. I…
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How long to wait before I remove the old filter?

I have recently purchased a sponge filter just like this one. I added it to my tank when it arrived home about a week ago. My tank has been running for over 4 months now. The tank has been stocked for like 3 months, so it has cycled already. For…
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What can I do to prepare my horse for backing

A follow-up from this previous question I'm looking to back my horse within the next year or two and was wondering what process and/or items I can use to prepare my filly. To clarify we are starting with a completely blank slate. The only thing…
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Broke my Seapora AquariumController. What are my options?

I'm a fool and dropped the controller. The people at the store I bought it from didn't really have a solution on how to resolve this. Does anyone know how I should go about replacing it? Thanks!
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