How-to Set Up a Freshwater Aquarium

[lilypollo]

Do you need a thermometer cause I dnt hve one

[MrZipperkiller]

@lilypollo no

[Nsantmyre1208]

this was an okay vid. but you should have an air pump but its not absolutely needed

[itsJKyall]

And start with 1 fish and gradually add more , right?

[MrZipperkiller]

@itsJKyall at the most 3 a week

[itsJKyall]

You should wait at least 5 days not 1. Right?

[MrZipperkiller]

@itsJKyall i waited 2weeks

[oj363]

Hi do goldfish need Heat in their freshwater tank

[ilovetheetangs]

@oj363 nooo their cold bloodeeeddd

[MrZipperkiller]

@oj363 no

but they do better with one

[GRIZZLYsb]

YOU DONT POUR THE BAG INTO THE TANK RETARD

[teddy5615]

they didnt wait 24-48 hours because the guy is wearing the same clothing

[ICMX98]

Same question

[mcds87]

WHAT ABOUT AN AIR PUMP???

DON'T U NEED THAT???

[MORoaringBearPB]

@mcds87 no.

[MrDingDongPong]

Fuck expert village

[defibvt]

Thanks... very informative!!!

[GPnRI]

Ugh! I dislike typing fast..Please ignore all my post below for poor spelling...especially the word DECLORINATOR, It's actually spelled dechlorinator with a "H" Ugh! LOL.

[CopperTheDogsKids1]

i dnt even cycle mine i add water AGER then my fish strait after i hav stirred the ager in

[GPnRI]

@CopperTheDogsKids1 Water agers is basically a declorinator. Prime is actually the best to use ( its a declorinator/ammonia remover ).

[guddano5]

he let it cycle 48 hours because he put the live bacteria in it.

[GPnRI]

@guddano5 Those "so-called" live bacteria kits, quick start nitrogen cyle starters, etc ONLY jump start the nitrogen cycle, and don't always work. The best method is a few hardy fish ( That your willing to lose ) and cycle the tank properly...Usually 3 to 6 weeks, average is 1 month. Always use declorinator..Prime or Tetra Aquasafe or Aquasafe Plus.

[GPnRI]

WOW! I picked up on 3 errors ( 2 of which will possibly KILL your fish!! )

1 - Background - when applying to back of tank...START AT BOTTOM and work up - doing so will eliminate bubbling in the background.

2 - 24 to 48 hours for cycling?? TRY AROUND 1 month for proper cycling.

3 - NEVER dump the water in the bag into your aquarium - Use a bowl and your fishnet, or you could be introducing diseases into your tank...Namely Ich!!

Wow! Simply amazing, and they call themselves pros!

[mark2109111]

@GPnRI The only way you could possibly cycle a tank in 48 hours is if you use some water from your main setup and mature media. And adding 8 fish after 48 hours is a death sentence. I completely agree with GPnRI

[GPnRI]

@mark2109111 Even jump starting the nitrogen cycle with mature media from an established tank doesnt cycle it in a few days, it just makes it possible to add a few hardy fish. It'll still take almost a full month for the beneficial bacteria to establish. 2 or 3 hardy fish, monitor your ammonia, nitrites, when they zero out, then add more fish to your tanks limit. Go by ADULT size of fish ( 1 inch per gallon rule ). I go by the squared rule ) say I have 1 adult fish 5 inches, 5+5 = 10 gallons.

[Honey1675]

@GPnRI Hi, Being that you've picked up a lot of his errors I hope you don't mind me asking you a few questions being that I'm going to be a first time aquarium owner.

Do you recommend putting the filter in the middle of the tank as he said?

Do I really let my tank settle for 1 month as you said before adding fish?

hope to hear from you, I can really use the help -__-

[GPnRI]

@Honey1675 , I dont mind answering questions.

That filter location would be ideal actually, but if you have a hooded tank, most usually they have the cut out for the filter on either the left or right side. Point is you NEED a filter none the less.

The 1 month bit is mainly for the nitrogen cycle. Most people lose their fish because of the ammonia/nitrite spikes that occure during the first month of a newly setup tank. See Mark2109111 comment and my response.

[Honey1675]

@GPnRI Thank you so much for the fast reply, my head isn't spinning so much :)

You a lot of good points towards the cycle in all your comments, should that added componate for bacteria to establish nesscary?

[GPnRI]

@Honey1675 Not necessary, but it is helpful. Without the added mature media from an established tank or the bacteria additive. The nitrogen cycle will take longer to establish. Plus there is a higher risk of losing any hardy starter fish ( Numerous partial water changes would be necessary then. )

[GPnRI]

@Honey1675 May I suggest you read up on the Nitrogen Cycle for a Freshwater aquarium. It'll help termendously.

[F1lmspoofs]

You waited 24-48 hours to cycle? I am hearing that correctly or not?