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Need A-Z guide to start an aquarium for tropical fish2007-11-24 23:38:50

I'm trying to rear a few fish with 12 inch tank. Within a day 1 fish had died. For the sake of the remainder 5 fishes, I need some basic guidance in preparing the fish tank etc.

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http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/gener.

Your tank is cycling - building up the beneficial bacteria necessary to convert fish waste (ammonia) into nitrites. More bacteria will develop to turn the nitrites into less harmful nitrates which you keep from reaching toxic levels by changing 20% of the water every week.

For the time being there isn't much you can do except for changing 20% of the water every other day for a week. Then every third day for a week. It will help keep the water from getting too toxic. Adding freshwater aquarium salt will help (one level teaspoon/gallon). It will stop the fish from absorbing as much of the water and cause them to produce more slime to stop ammonia burns. Only feed your fish every other day for a while. The less they poop, the less your bacteria will have to work.

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make sure you water is right for them you, can stick fish in tap water it will kill them, dont but expensive fish, and remember fish will die just to spite you

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Below is a step-by step procedure:

The first thing you have to do is to clean up the tank by washing tank thoroughly with water and a clean rag (use no soap or detergent).

Place tank into permanent position, to avoid breakage and disorganization of the community during movement.