Anyone have help on setting up a fish tank ?

5 Responses to Anyone have help on setting up a fish tank ?

1. HoJoson | July 3, 2010 at 2:57 pm | Reply

   I’ve found the coolest fish website that may help you. They have lots of fish on the site to buy, plus you can call and make special request!

   When I set up my tank, I probably got on their nerves with so many questions, but they where always friendly and inciteful.

   http://stores.homestead.com/NatureBoysPets/StoreFront.bok

   Hope it all works out!!!

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2. ZooTycoonMaster | July 3, 2010 at 6:00 pm | Reply

   Here’s links on how to set up your tank: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/new_aquarium_needs.html
   http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_set_up_a_freshwater_tank.html
   http://www.fishlore.com/FirstTankSetup.htm
   http://www.ehow.com/how_5794_set-freshwater-aquarium.html
   http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/freshwater.htm

   Then after that you have to cycle the tank for 4-6 weeks: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/articles/how_to_do_a_fishless_cycle.html
   http://www.firsttankguide.net/cycle.php
   http://faq.thekrib.com/begin-cycling.html
   http://fish.orbust.net/cycling.html
   http://www.bestfish.com/breakin.html
   http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/53
   http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk/Fishlesscycle.htm

   Your stocking plan sounds good, although the Bristlenose Pleco might be pushing it, since they grow to about 5″. Are you looking for an efficient algae eater? Try Otocinclus: http://www.otocinclus.com/
   http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Otocinclus
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otocinclus
   They are efficient at eating algae, although make sure your tank is cycled first, since they are very sensitive to water conditions!

   Instead of the shrimp you listed, try some Red Cherry Shrimp: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cherry_shrimp
   http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Red_Cherry_Shrimp
   http://www.petshrimp.com/redcherryshrimp.html
   http://www.plantgeek.net/article_viewer.php?id=19
   http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/cherry_shrimp.shtml

   You could get the clam if you want to, but most (freshwater) clams kept in captivity die because of the lack of food they receive.

   If you need any more help with your aquarium, feel free to join this forum: http://www.fishlesscycling.com/forum/
   And ask any more questions that you need to.

   Or you can e-mail me if you have any more questions!

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3. DwarfCichlidGuy | July 3, 2010 at 8:55 pm | Reply

   Go with atleast 5 or 6 Neons and thoroughly inspect them before purchasing to make sure they don’t have diseases. Check for color and abnormal signs.

   Go for a Gourami instead of the Betta.

   I like your choice of shrimp but you could take a look at Amano Shrimp, they are very good algae eaters and they eat plenty of junk at the same time.

   Make sure you have a decent filter, preferably higher rated then 10g. Don’t forget your heater. A tight lid as well.

   Add caves and other hiding places for your fish, I know that Neons like to sleep in caves.

   Please do some research on fishless cycling

   http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles/misc/fishlesscycling.html

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4. Jessie | July 4, 2010 at 1:00 am | Reply

   Tetras are a shoaling fish and should have 6+ and that makes to many for a 10 gallon tank because they are such busy bodies. That is the biggest problem with a tank that small, you are somewhat limited on your stock, try the beta and a few dwarf gourami’s .

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5. kenny | July 4, 2010 at 4:53 am | Reply

   I just gotta warn you that HoJoson is promoting his own site….so i highly doubt that they’ll really help you!

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