What stuff do i neef?

Question

What stuff do i need to start a 20 gal tropical fish tank?

Answer 1

If you have never had fish before i suggest you do research., ALOT of it. You will make too many mistakes if you dont, As said get a book. Or type 'fish keeping' into google and you should get alot of sites,

~ GG

Answer 2

Gravel, a pump, a filter, an aquarium with a lid, something to remove chlorine from the water (pet stores sell chemicals that do this), aquarium salt (even freshwater tanks need a little bit of salt. The box will tell you how much to use.), aquarium decorations, a light for the tank, a net, an algae scrubber for the side of the tank, a gravel vacuum, and fish!

Answer 3

Filter
tank
gravel
rocks or plants to create hiding spots for the fish
heater
thermometer
water test kit (pH Ammonia Nitirite Nitrate)
cleaning supplies like a sponge and vaccum gravel syphon
Hood with light
possibly an airpump with an airstone.
dechlorinator product that removes chlorine and chloramines from the water
That should be a good list to get you going and you should read up on the nitrogen cycle here is a good website that explains it very well.
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/bionitrogencycle/a/aa073199.htm
I know this is a saltwater aquarium site but the nitrogen cycle works the same in freshwater as it does in saltwater.

Answer 4

First and formost, A BOOK!

The rest of what you need will become clear when you research and learn about the fish BEFORE setting up your first tank.

Answer 5

Tank
Filter
Heater
Water conditioner
Gravel
Decorations
~rocks/caves/ships for fish to hide in
~plants for fish to hide in
~background


Then, AFTER all that, the ƒish! :-)

Answer 6

Read throught the following link
http://fishlesscycling.com/forum/index.php?topic=229.0


Hope that helps
Good luck


EB