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 9 of 10 Observing your fishes If your fish tank has decorative objects, most likely your new fishes will go into hiding. This is normal, and will last up to a few days. When they do show themselves, observe them. Take note of how their bodies look like, and how they behave, so you will know when something odd happens. "...they can survive for as long as a week without food." Feed very sparingly during this beginning stage. As the filtration and bacteria system is still new, do not want to pollute the water too much. I suggest feeding small amounts once a day starting from the second or third day. If your fishes refuse to eat, do not put in more food. Try feeding again the next day. This is normal and you do not need to worry, as the fishes most likely already eaten when in the pet shop, and they can survive for as long as a week without food. << Prev - Next >>