Just Started

joby48 · Sep 3, 2008

Bought a new tank 3 weeks ago - did everything by the book got a couple of fish to build up the bacteria both were dead with in 24 hours - had water tested it was toxic - replace 50% of the water added more good bacteria - water even more toxic - have no fish in as yet, have changed the filter from under gravel to one that is on the side has anyone else had the same problem

Miss Wiggle · Sep 3, 2008

about 20 people come on this forum every week having the exact same problem unfortunately, the book or the fish shop or wherever you went for advice has given you some poor information.

But all is not lost, we can tell you how to set up a tank so everything doesn't die, there's two threads you should have a read of to start off with, both are linked in my sig. First read 'whats cycling' then read 'fishless cycling' and then post back with any more questions.