How do you make freshwater from saltwater on a deserted island?
Q. you have nothing fancy on a deserted island. you have to use something simple that you can find on the island. how would you make freshwater from the ocean around you?
Asked by sid - Mon Sep 17 08:42:45 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You ask a good question, and given the answers, most of your audience would die. before you can do anything like make water and so forth, you have to look at what you have to work with. most islands that are deserted is because there is no water there in the first place, so keep that in mind (no drinking water). the Polynesians used to dig holes in the rocks along cliffs, and create basins for collecting rain water, so that they could fill up their water bags when they passed by. That would be your first order of business, look and see if those exist. Also, in your answers people talk about putting leaves down to draw the water out and so forth, forget that. Leaves have a waxy film over the top to prevent loss of moisture. The… [cont.]
Answered by magnetic_azimuth - Mon Sep 17 09:31:50 2007

What equipment do I all need to convert a freshwater tank to a saltwater tank?
Q. We've decided to swap all of our tanks and want to convert our 75 gallon freshwater into a saltwater. We will be using all of the accessories for the 75 gal (filter/heater etc.) when we convert the 55 gallon turtle tank back to a freshwater... what do we need to buy for the supplies for a good saltwater set up...? Special filters? Special lights (we want to have coral and/or live rock) heater? Stuff like that!
Asked by Missy M - Mon Mar 10 09:31:44 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not to stray you away from saltwater tanks, but it is best to get accurate advice as well as at home help with a reliable source. Saltwater tanks are more complicated as well require more managablility than freshwater tanks. Unlike freshwater tanks when you can stick everything together, in saltwater you would need to measure saltilinity, cyclying is diffrent, etc. Alot of time and more money is spent in saltwater tanks. But the end effort, would be worth it.
Answered by I'm Brutally Honest - Mon Mar 10 10:24:48 2008

What freshwater fish would you put in a 20 gallon aquarium?
Q. I know 20 gallons cant handle big fish or very many, but what are some of your favorite freshwater fish that could go in one?
Asked by Ava - Tue Sep 30 14:51:50 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is one of my 20 gallon tanks: 2 Swordtails (1 male, 1 female) 4 Cory Cats 1 Bristlenose Catfish 1 Male Betta Another is: 10 Black Neon Tetras 5 Hatchetfish 3 Otto Cats Good Luck.
Answered by Kelly - Tue Sep 30 15:08:05 2008