i got a new tank on friday and set it all up. i put in some live plants and rocks and also put some gravel in a stocking from an other tank that has been on the go for many years. i also added some food to start the cycle (sure i read the food bit somewhere) anyway i was going to buy the fish 2mo (wed) the tank size is 20, 15, 12. im only gonna geep in it tetras and gupping was thinking 10 tetras and 5 guppies, would this be ok for tank size and is it ok to add that amount 2mo and all at ones. once i have fish in ill will test water dailing and to small WC to keep nitrates down till the bacteria builds up.
I got my 1st tank from a friend with fish so i had to put them in with about 75% new water, i know this is bad and wanna do it the correct way this time.
Thanx for all your input in advance!
2007-05-01 10:09:07 · 8 answers · asked by Pete 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
mayb that part of q is misleading. I do not have live rocks in tank. they are only for marine, as nice as they are they cost a WACK
2007-05-01 10:23:20 · update #1
sorry for the typo's i should have read back over and sorted the spelling
2007-05-01 10:30:29 · update #2
they are in inches
2007-05-01 11:33:15 · update #3
and the tetras are neons
2007-05-01 11:34:29 · update #4
If you haven't already got a test kit get one, you need Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and PH tests, also Oxygen would be a good test to buy. add your fish two at a time and measure your nitrates after 1 week, Its all about your filters capacity to breakdown waste, forget the advice on so many inches of fish per gallon of water, this does not allow for how good or bad your filter(s) is/are, an Eheim WetDry filter will allow you to keep treble the amount of fish a standard filter can cope with. keep a maintenance diary and log your measurements weekly, if you want to keep more fish get an freshwater Eheim Wet/Dry canister filter off ebay, this will give you more water movement and burn up nitrates for fun,
2007-05-02 10:36:21 · answer #1 · answered by stukaville 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are the 20, 15, and 12 dimensions? in inches (~15 gallon) or cm (~1 gallon)? It would be difficult to tell you if overcrowding your fish without knowing the size of the tank. Also ,tetras could be neons at 1" or a bleeding heart tetra at 2.5". Hate to be picky, but this can make a difference in your setup. If this is in inches, you could probably manage with good filtration, depending on the tetra species.
I would only add part of your fish at a time. Just because you've cycled the tank doesn't mean that it's ready to convert the ammonia from 0 fish to 15 in a day's time. Add the guppies or 1/2 of the tetras as a group and use three groups.
2007-05-01 10:53:23 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a new tank so far you have done the right things.
Leave buying any fish till at least Friday.
Start off with 1/2 a dozen neons and maybe a sucking loach - I have one of these in each of my tanks as they help keep it clean!.
Don't get any more for at least a week, or two then only add 2 or 3 at a time - always remember to acclimatise them to save stress.
If you're keeping guppies and you dont want babbies make sure you dont get any males - if you have a shop like mine that will take the babbies you could keep a ratio of 3 female to 1 male. Check first as not all shops will and the females you get may already be pregnant.
When cleaning them out use " Tap Safe", this instantly nutralises the chlorine in the water.
2007-05-01 10:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Zookeeper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sparkling water? Salt water? what type of fish do you pick to get? Sorry, although the set up relies upon on what you're desirous to do with the tank. For freshwater you'll favor heater, clear out, mild and aerator rated for the dimensions tank you've. you'll pick to allow your tank cycle for a minimum of two weeks earlier including fish. Salt water fish are very certain about their water circumstances and are not a good fish for novices. regardless of you get, carry out slightly study first to verify which fish in positive condition and what circumstances they prefer. operating example, Platy like not undemanding water and a low salinity. good luck! also pick a carry close attempt equipment, for finding out your water circumstances. you'll pick to attempt commonly.
2016-11-24 19:02:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might be wrong but i think live rock is for a marine tank not tropical. i'd leave the tank for a full week before u add fish so the water settles, check the PH levels before adding anything. if in doubt ring your local aquarium or visit www.aquascope.co.uk
2007-05-01 10:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by mishnbong 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Read through these sites - lots of info on starting up a new tank, how many fish etc.
http://www.tropicalfishcentre.co.uk/Setting.htm
http://www.petsmart.com/global/articles/article_detail.jsp?CONTENT%3C%3Ecnt_id=10134198673332987&bmUID=1178074092815
This is a great site for deciding how you will stock your tank
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=16&cat=1911&articleid=3284
2007-05-01 15:52:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u'r supposed to have a inch of fish per gallon of water. and live rocks r for salt water tanks not fresh water.
2007-05-01 10:28:55 · answer #7 · answered by kids3_2005 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It would be fine
2007-05-01 10:25:34 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋