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Started a fish tank!

Fenderplayer108

Fenderplayer108

MC Reptiles
So I have decided to start a tropical fish tank, freshwater.

Right now I have about 5 small bluegill, 4 tiger barbs, and a red tailed shark.

Anyone have any tips they may want to share? Im open to learning!

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never do 100% water changes, and a siphon (aka gravel vaccuum) is your BEST friend!! i'm sure you know this already, but i work in a pet store, and a lot of people don't know these tips!!
 
thekrib.com The oldest and likely the best Aquatic web site out there... Read the article on cycling a new tank..

Regards.. Tim of T and J
 
^Tim just gave you the best advice ever for starting a new tank. The nitrogen cycle is the most important first step when starting a tank. It can take several weeks depending on which method you choose. If you've just placed your fish (which by the way, are pretty large for that tank, even as juvies) in the tank prior to performing this cycle, you're likely to run into some problems a week or two down the line. Good luck. Fishkeeping can be every bit as rewarding and addictive as snake keeping, especially if you do a bit of research first to stave off problems down the road.
 
Yup, cycling is the most important thing in starting a new tank. Proper cycling can make or break the experience. And I'll also 2nd that those fish are pretty big for that tank. The sharks can get to be pretty big and the barbs need a lot of swimming room. You're going to be pretty limited on what else you can put in there.

Also, After many years of keeping, one thing I've learned is that its better to have too few fish than too many. If you're ever unsure about adding more, then don't add them. Too few fish won't be a problem, too many will be a problem. I've known so many people who tried to have 50 fish in a 20g and then got upset when everything died.

www.bigalsonline.com is also another great online website. I've ordered from them and shipping is always speedy and their prices can't be beat.
 
Yes, how could I forget about Big Al and well Amazon Moosey ( Gail ) is awesome to deal with too... Aqua net is an ebay type aqautic place..

regards.. Tim of T and J
 
Oh, since we're tossing out websites, also check out www.kensfish.com for great prices on food and equipment, and (and Tim, maybe this is what you meant, or maybe this is yet another ebay type site) Aquabid.com I'm not allowed on there anymore for the next six months. I get waaay too carried away on new stuff there!
 
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