I want to know if there is a DETAILED step by step guide to starting a new aquarium online including like exactly what products to buy, how to cycle, when and what fish to add, how to plant, and how to generally arrange it. I've done hours/days of research and I need something more specific and layed out for me. I don't want to kill any fish in the process.........Please Help Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-30 05:57:26 · 9 answers · asked by Summer 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
There is no "single" correct method, but these will provide the type of information you're looking for:
http://www.fishlore.com/
http://www.firsttankguide.net/
http://www.peteducation.com/index.cfm?cls=16
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/
2007-06-30 06:02:45 · answer #1 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Let me add a few more sites to the mix. The first has one of the best forums I've found where beginning aquarists can post questions and get counsel from experienced aquarists on all sorts of issues. They also have articles on fishless cycling, and other issues, and they have profiles for some kinds of fish and plants. The second site also has articles and a forum, but the best thing there is a brilliant interactive fish profiler, where you can input different kinds of fish, find their profiles and compatible species, which enables you to choose fish that will A) get along, and B) appreciate the same water conditions. The third and fourth sites also have good profiles - I would make sure to get profiles from a couple of sources, just because occasionally contributors to these sites can have some details wrong.
The third site has good profiles. I've never ordered fish from them, but their plants are AWESOME, and I know people who've been really happy with their fish orders. And the fourth site, I've ordered plants and shrimp - all arrived in good condition, and I think their plant packages are really nice.
Oh - and invest in a Python - it's the best thing going for cleaning your tank. You can order it, along with just about anything else you can imagine you might need, at the final site. Spend the extra to get the brass fittings for the Python, as the plastic ones will spring leaks after awhile.
Enjoy your tank!
2007-06-30 13:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by L H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a great article on FishGeeks outlining the steps for setting up a new tank.
http://www.aquaria.info/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=335
2007-06-30 15:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This site has everything including how to choose your fish! http://www.firsttankguide.net/ Good luck in the hobby!
Nosoop4u
2007-06-30 13:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to tetra.com and check out the site it will give you step by step instructions
also if you wish you could mail me and i could take you through step by step
2007-06-30 13:05:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sure Pyro2600 meant he was agreeing with Copperhead and his links, not me. I too say ditto to copperhead.
MM
2007-06-30 16:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes tetra.com also helps you. You can sign up and they will send you weekly emails on how and what to do during cycling.
2007-06-30 13:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i go with MM... check those sites...
2007-06-30 13:08:52 · answer #8 · answered by Pyro2600 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
salt or freah??
2007-06-30 14:16:56 · answer #9 · answered by michael_j_p_42503 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋