Setting Up A New Tank

[Frederick]

Hi all....just purchased an Jewel 19" tank and a jewel auto feeder...tried to get instructions from the DVDs supplied ut need an installation number.. suppose to be with paperwork but no such luck.Gas anyone got any ideas PLEASE.
Now to the nitty gritty... what is the ideal temp for a tropical fish tank and how often to feed. I intend to plant loads of plants and eventually stock up to about one inch of fish per 35 gals of water.Would ther readers recomend adding aeriation.
If I stock as stated is the Jewel internal filter sufficient or should I add a further external filter. I would be very grateful for any help or suggestions...Frederick

 

[Aqua Tom]

Hi all....just purchased an Jewel 19" tank and a jewel auto feeder...tried to get instructions from the DVDs supplied ut need an installation number.. suppose to be with paperwork but no such luck.Gas anyone got any ideas PLEASE.
Now to the nitty gritty... what is the ideal temp for a tropical fish tank and how often to feed. I intend to plant loads of plants and eventually stock up to about one inch of fish per 35 gals of water.Would ther readers recomend adding aeriation.
If I stock as stated is the Jewel internal filter sufficient or should I add a further external filter. I would be very grateful for any help or suggestions...Frederick

How are you planing on cycling the tank?

The tempreture depends somewhat on the species of fish that you want to keep. 25-26C is the norm but this can vary depending on the fish's needs. Aeriation is not realy nesassery as long as your filter outlet is disturbing the water surface to aid gas transfer.
1" per 35 galons? Somthings wrong with that equation.

Tom