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[Zard]

Hi. Brand new to this site and forum. Looking forward to some interesting learning here.

Zard

 

[HoldenOn]

Welcome

 

[Retired Viking]

Hello and welcome to the forum, when you get a chance post a few pictures of your tanks and tell us a little about your fish.

 

[vanalisa]

Welcome ☆

 

[Zard]

Hello and welcome to the forum, when you get a chance post a few pictures of your tanks and tell us a little about your fish.

Thanks! I don't have any tanks or fish yet, that is why I am here. I am not a complete noob. I once had 6 tanks, mostly South American Cichlids, even bred them, but that was many years ago (80's and 90's).
I am looking for advice to start a brand new tank. I have been away from fish keeping for so long that I need advice about aquariums, filters, airation, etc.
Step 1: Which aquariums are best?

 

[Zard]

Welcome

Thanks! I don't have any tanks or fish yet, that is why I am here. I am not a complete noob. I once had 6 tanks, mostly South American Cichlids, even bred them, but that was many years ago (80's and 90's).
I am looking for advice to start a brand new tank. I have been away from fish keeping for so long that I need advice about aquariums, filters, airation, etc.
Step 1: Which aquariums are best?

 

[Zard]

Welcome ☆

Thanks! I don't have any tanks or fish yet, that is why I am here. I am not a complete noob. I once had 6 tanks, mostly South American Cichlids, even bred them, but that was many years ago (80's and 90's).
I am looking for advice to start a brand new tank. I have been away from fish keeping for so long that I need advice about aquariums, filters, airation, etc.
Step 1: Which aquariums are best?

 

[HoldenOn]

Thanks! I don't have any tanks or fish yet, that is why I am here. I am not a complete noob. I once had 6 tanks, mostly South American Cichlids, even bred them, but that was many years ago (80's and 90's).
I am looking for advice to start a brand new tank. I have been away from fish keeping for so long that I need advice about aquariums, filters, airation, etc.
Step 1: Which aquariums are best?

Ah that depends what you want. You could dive right in and get a 180 gallon with a oscar and some other cichlids. Or you could have a peaceful 29 gallon with community fish and lots of plants.

 

[Zard]

Ooops. I only meant to do that once. But please help? 35-55G aquarium. Which brand is better?

 

[HoldenOn]

Ooops. I only meant to do that once. But please help? 35-55G aquarium. Which brand is better?

Most brands are pretty good. You could get fluval if you didn't want a standard size, or you could get top fin. It's pretty hard to go wrong with a tank, what matters the most in my opinion is the filter, lights, heater, etc.

 

[Zard]

Ah that depends what you want. You could dive right in and get a 180 gallon with a oscar and some other cichlids. Or you could have a peaceful 29 gallon with community fish and lots of plants.

Thanks for the reply! I am looking between 30-50G aquarium.

 

[HoldenOn]

Fish Tanks, Bowls & Aquariums | PetSmart

At PetSmart, find a wide selection of fish tanks & aquariums. We have large & small tanks as well as starter kits for both fresh & saltwater fish. Dive in!

www.petsmart.com

That seems do be a pretty good starter kit. Others may know more about which brand to buy.

 

[Zard]

Most brands are pretty good. You could get fluval if you didn't want a standard size, or you could get top fin. It's pretty hard to go wrong with a tank, what matters the most in my opinion is the filter, lights, heater, etc.

Thanks! Would you recommend any "kits" or am I better off getting all the components seperately?

 

[HoldenOn]

Thanks! Would you recommend any "kits" or am I better off getting all the components seperately?

You could start with a kit and build on it as needed. Most of the time the kits are pretty well put together.

 

[Zard]

HoldenOn Cheers but that is too high. Good volume though