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About getting ready a aquarium2007-11-24 23:09:25

k so i got a newaquarium should i like start working the filter and fill up my 15 gal. tank with water before i get the fish? or should i just put in the water and wait for the chlorine to evaporate. or whatever i shoudl do

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You can fill your tank up first yes. Just add the necessary amounts of dechlorinator when you do. You want to have dechlorinator because when you do water changes, you can't just put straight tap water in. So either way you really need something like Aqua Plus conditioner to remove chlorine/chloramines. If you let it sit and wait, you'll be waiting much longer then needed. Aqua Plus will instantly neutralize all cholorine/chloramines in your water.

From there, if you want fish, get 2 or 3 danios or white clouds for your cycling of the tank. There are several articles out there about cycling if you are not sure about it. YOu can also do this by adding in pure ammonia and testing daily to watch the results. Whichever way you choose is fine really. If you need more help check out fishless cycling.com or just use the link on my profile, and you can email me direct anytime you need.

JV

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put water in the tank - with or without chlorine in - and just put the filter on for about 2 - 3 weeks and after that you should test it. It should be ok to get fish after being left for that long

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First you should put things like rocks or fake plantsto make the aquarium comfortable for the fish type you think you might get. Different fish like defferent things such as some like to hide behind plants. Fill the water and put in chlorine cleaning drops found at all pet stores. After putting the right amount of drops wait up to 2 days until you get the fish. Make sure nothing metal is left inside the tank.

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You should set the tank up (decorations, plants etc.)and get the filter going. You will need to add a water balance product. Let the tank sit and run for at least 5-7 days.Then test it with strips or whatever. I just set up a new 14 gal and it's been great. Just added 3 fish.

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ok, so you dont sound like you know too much about this whole aquarium thing. you should really do some research before getting your fish. i would say, that before you head out of the door to purchase your fish, you should fill your aquarium with water, and put the instructed amount of de-clorine pruduct in the aquarium too. you should also, put your gravel/sand and any decorations that are going to be included in it before the fish go in. in other words, your fish should be the last addition to the setup. i would be interested in what kind of fish you plan on getting. the type of fish makes a big impact on how they should be looked after, obviously. you stated that your aquarium is only 15 gallons, so i am assuming the fish arent too complicated to take care of. i wish you the best of luck, and if you have any more questions, just ask. :)