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How long do I have to get a tank ready before putting in Guppy2007-11-24 23:33:52

I have 2 10 gallon tanks and plan to put 2 females in one 10 gallon and plan to put 3 males in another 10 gallon. I asked the people at petsmart and they said 24 hours, but I've read that it should be at least a month? I bought a bacteria supplement and something else to help start up the tank, so how long should I keep it running until I get the fish?

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That is not a large bio-load for your tank. I would suggest adding a decoration or plant from an established tank at the pet store to help seed your new tank with the beneficial bacteria. Don't add any more fish though for at least another week while your tank adjusts to the new fish. Salt for freshwater fish will help protect the guppies from 'new tank syndrome'

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The general rule of thumb is 24 hours, but I've set up a tank, and had the fish in it in less than 2 hours. And yes, those fish are all still alive and well almost a year later.

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at least a couple of days till the water clears and the filter starts working. You want the tank settled and there are good bacteria that need to grow too. It's not a month..more like 2-5 days.

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I waited about 2 or 3 days till i got my guppy's and put them in. Mine seem fine and healthy.

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go with the petsmart people..i dont have much fish exp.,but the 24 hrs is along the lines of letting water get righttemo.etc.