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Tips for a healthy tank2007-11-24 23:41:12

I had 2 kissing gouramis in a bowl and they both died within a week.I'm feeling really sad about it.Now I know bowls are dangerous, so I'm thinking of setting up a small tank. Which fish are hardy and best for a beginner? Also, what are the main equipments I need for a healthy tank and happy fish? ( I will have just 1-2 fish )

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Mollies are very versatile fish having the unique ability to live in both freshwater and saltwater if acclimated slowly. They are also very forgiving as far as water temperature, and have a lot of different variations.. But, you should set up your tank at least two weeks before you introduce the fish and you should be adding salt for freshwater aquariums whatever type of fish you add.

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I'd like to know too :) I'm sorry about your fish dying.

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How about guppies? Guppies are good for beginneers and it looks good with the small tank. But 1/2 guppies will leave alot of space in your tank. Try putting some plants and use gravel with under gravel filter. An aquarium light will be essential for a good looking tank. Guppies food can be buied easily and it'll help your guppies to stay with the perfect colors.

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1. CHANGE THE WATER ONCE A WEEK.

2. TRY A GOLD FISH FOR A GOOD BEGINNER

3. USE A AIR PUMP,SOME GOOD WATER PLANTS AND SEA SHELLS.

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For a beginner tank I suggest a twenty gallon,however for two fish a good a ten gallon would be sufficient.The rule for freshwater is a gallon per inch,so ten inches of fish equal a ten gallon tank.Keep tank out of direct sunlight alleges form more quickly and for such a small tank a you really don't need a under gravel filter it's a waste.Just remember when changing water your hands have to be clean any chemicals on your hands will transfer to water.Hope this helps I have tanks of saltwater up to 125 gallons I've lost a few the hard way so good luck.

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Whatever fish you wish to keep, try starting with a cheap fish. Being cheap will mean that the fish is plentiful in your area and therefore quite hardy. For a start, you need to know what is the living temperture for the fish as some is tropical, while others are not. Then, make sure you can make the tank as if it is the natural setting of the fish in the wild. Next, maintain the water conditions (i.e PH level, hard water, nitrogen cycle or waste control) is being cared for. The water conditions can be easily control by using a filter system. The water pump should be able to pump 3x the tank water capacity in 1 hour. So in short, temperture control (Chiller or heater), living conditions (Sands, plant, wood etc), water control (Filter, water pump, air pump) are some basic equipment.

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If you get guppies, make sure that you get either 2 male or 2 female. Do not get one of each! They will breed and over run your tank. I have a 10 gallon tank and I have 2 red tail sharks, one is albino, and I have a iridescent shark, I have a peco, and an African albino frog. Of course I have had my tank for over a year now, however, you need to make sure your tank is cycled first before you put any fish in it. And then just watch it. If it gets cloudy do 1/4 water change once a day until it clears up. I also recommend that you get a gravel cleaner.

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Goldfish are NOT good beginner fish. The rule for baby/juvenile fancy goldfish is 10 gallons PER fish and for baby /juvenile long bodied goldfish, 20 gallons PER fish. They are also extremely messy fish and require alot of filtration and regular partial waterchanges.