I just got a new fish tank. i just started the tank and i have no fish in it becouse im pose to run the tank for 24 hours before i add fish in there. It has been like 6 hours since i have started the tank and it has alot of bubbles in the tank becouse when the water comes out from the filter it makes bubbles. Will me fish die when i put it in there becouse of the bubbles. there are air bubbles stuck to the plants too. help plz!
2007-07-30 14:32:23 · 12 answers · asked by panth p 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Oxgynation is normal for tanks with high disturbance, and it won't harm your fish. Before you add ANY fish, you should read up on fishless cycling of your tank, and how to start up a new tank. You must dechlorinate the water before adding the fish, and allow the beneficial bacteria to multiply.
Fishless Cycling & the Nitrogen Cycle:
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/fishless_cycling.php
New Aquarium:
http://rubyglen.com/pets/new_aquarium.htm
2007-07-30 14:39:47 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK, first off, let's talk about making your tank as healthy as possible. There is a process called "cycling," which makes the water very toxic for the first 4-6 weeks. If your tank cycles with fish in it, the fish will die or at least be very compromised. There is a way to "fishless cycle" your tank, which is a kinder way to do the job, and it lets you have a tank that's ready to house healthy, happy fish.
So maybe rethink the idea of putting fish in there tomorrow. Go to the site listed below and learn about fishless cycling, and do that. It's the best way to start out, OK?
And, while you're waiting for your tank to cycle, you can also use that site and the fishprofiles site to research the kinds of fish that you want to keep, so that you can pick fish that will be right for the size of your tank, and that will get along with each other.
This is a great hobby, but a lot of beginners just buy a tank and throw fish in it, and when the fish all die, they decide they hate the hobby and quit. If you do it right, you will enjoy this for years to come.
2007-07-30 22:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by L H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I completely agree with heather. You need to cycle your tank before you add your fish. If you don't, ammonia will build up causing your fish to die sooner than you think. Don't add too many fish at a time when it does cycle. Just 2-3 at a time. You'll need to let the fish get used to the water temperature as well so let them float in the bag in your tank for about 25-30 minutes so they can acclimate. Once that time has passed, net the fish out and into your tank. DO NOT pour the pet store water into your tank. This can cause diseases. No the bubbles will not kill your fish. They just oxygenate the water benefitting the fish.
2007-07-30 22:11:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if you have an air filter there will always be bubbles and that is a good thing. It help oxygenate the water. I suggest you look up fish care on the web and get a good understanding of what keeping fish is about.
As well as what to keep an eye out for.
Good Luck!
2007-07-30 21:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by anon 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No that is perfectly fine. Some fish like to eat the bubbles, it just means that your fish will be getting plenty of oxygen and won't go to the top of the tank to get it. GO ahead and get fish as long as the bubble are air bubbles and not chemical bubbles from too much fish chemicals you can usually tell the differnce.
2007-07-31 00:34:50 · answer #5 · answered by scareforce 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like my Tank. My filter just does that, the first hours I set it up the bubbles were going crazy, but after a while it settled down. Also the bubbles on the plant, thats just oxygen on it. If you touch thim they will float to the top and go away.
So to answer your question, don't worry about your fish, they will be fine!
2007-07-30 21:45:36 · answer #6 · answered by My Only Way Down 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do not worry about that
Keep the set up for the full 24 hours minimum, I personally go 2 weeks with my new tanks but I have 8 tanks at the moment so I tend to like to wait.
2007-07-30 21:41:29 · answer #7 · answered by otter_woman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, that is normal for a new tank. Just add one fish to start so that if there is a problem than you only lose one fish. Add a new fish every week or so after that.
2007-07-30 21:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bubbles are just gas escaping your water from being under pressure (water tower, pipelines, behind faucet/water heater, etc) when water is under pressure it tend to hold dissolved gases better, when the pressure is released the gas expands and seperates forming bubbles. they will clear up in a day or two. rubbing your washed and well rinsed hands over the inside glass and tapping the plants will help remove the bubbles.
2007-07-31 00:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its normal for a new tank and tanks that have just been completly cleaned.the bubbles should go off your plants if you shake them...but dont worry about it..its only oxygen it can be good for your fish.
2007-07-30 21:47:10 · answer #10 · answered by Heather.Feather 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋