Tank Filled (water, Heater, Filter), Which fish first |
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 Jan 26 2007, 09:54 AM
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I have kept T fish before but not for about 14 years...Bought new tank with external flter (all new to me). Set it all up last Saturday and am eager to get some fish. Local shop will test the water!!
I have only got the tank, filter, heater, sand/gravel and rocks. I need a thermometer, vac (any suggetions)? Should I clean the filter this week? Should I add carbon to filter? Thanks all... 
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Jan 26 2007, 11:31 AM
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 Fish Addict  Group: Members Posts: 563 Joined: 17-January 07 From: norwich, uk Member No.: 28283 |
hello malky, welcome to TFF
the most important bit of advice is don't touch your filter at all. it needs time to settle and grow the nitrifying bacteria that processes the fishes waste which will take at least 30 days (the nitrogen cycle) thermometer you will need, i've got a glass one but you could if you want get a strip like one. most fish will do well at 76 degrees Fahrenheit the vac i use is shop bought, a long tube onto which is a foot long piece of clear plastic tubing which is quite a bit wider than the end that goes in the bucket, with a narrower mouth. you just put this end in the tank and move it up and down vigorously and it starts siphoning its self i never use carbon This post has been edited by thegnu: Jan 26 2007, 11:31 AM |
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Jan 26 2007, 01:54 PM
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Newbie Group: Member Posts: 5 Joined: 26-January 07 Member No.: 28588 |
QUOTE(thegnu @ Jan 26 2007, 11:31 AM) [snapback]1461862[/snapback] hello malky, welcome to TFF the most important bit of advice is don't touch your filter at all. it needs time to settle and grow the nitrifying bacteria that processes the fishes waste which will take at least 30 days (the nitrogen cycle) thermometer you will need, i've got a glass one but you could if you want get a strip like one. most fish will do well at 76 degrees Fahrenheit the vac i use is shop bought, a long tube onto which is a foot long piece of clear plastic tubing which is quite a bit wider than the end that goes in the bucket, with a narrower mouth. you just put this end in the tank and move it up and down vigorously and it starts siphoning its self i never use carbon Sounds like sound advice! Thanks...Thinking about taking some water to the shop today.... |
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