I made many mistakes with my 5 gallon tank and would like to not repeat them with my new 36 gallon tank. I've already got the filter, heater, gravel, air pumps/air stones and water in. All chemical levels are fine and heater is working. The heater is set to 79 degrees, the gravel was rinsed before being put in, and I treated my tap water with Stress Coat (10 ml. per 10 gallons or 4 caps worth). I planted four small plants. How long should the tank operate before adding fish? I've heard 24 hrs., 48 hrs., and 3 to 5 days from different aquatic stores. Please give me an explaination with your answer as to how long I should wait so I understand - since I've heard so many different ideas, I'm not sure what to believe. I'm not in a hurry to rush out and buy fish - I'm willing to wait to do this right. Also, I'd like to know what some good starter fish are that won't be aggressive. I'm used to using guppies but would like somethign different. I will not consider goldfish as they're dirty.
2006-10-13
01:33:52
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nicoleharres
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Fish