Setting Up A New Aquarium

Written by Leon Huang

Saturday, 25 June 2005

Article Index 1. Location of your aquarium 2. Any gravel? 3. Preparing your water 4. Setting up your filter 5. What is cycling? 6. Starting the cycling process 7. The wait 8. Acclimatizing your new fishes 9. Observing your fishes 10. Conclusion Page 7 of 10 The wait So you've introduced ammonia, turned on your filter, and is waiting for your fish tank to cycle. I would recommend at least three days of cycling before introducing your fishes. Longer, if the fishes you plan to keep are sensitive. Or if you have not decided on what fishes to keep, now is a good time to research on that. "...having no space to swim will stunt their growth, their colors will not show, and they get sick easier." Find on how big will the fishes grow up to. Most fishes are so tiny when young, but can grow up to huge sizes. This is important, as having no space to swim will stunt their growth, their colors will not show, and they get sick easier. So get suitable fishes, unless you have plans to upgrade to a larger fish tank. Find out if the fishes are to be kept in brackish water or fresh water. Do not mix the two types of fishes. Find out also their aggressiveness, feeding habits, behaviors, and anything else you need to know to keep your fishes healthy and happy. << Prev - Next >>