First time (Sunburst platys) Need help :)

[Gio]

Hey everyone, I'm new here as I was googling for help I came across this site and thought it was really informative. I just got my first fish to start a new hobby. I started small and bought two cute little (sunburst patys) I just got home with them and they are still wrapped up in bag. Aquarium is already been set up since earlier today. Not sure what to do... Should I open the bag and let them breathe more while in bag and how long so I wait to put them in tank? They're alone together with no other fish. Not sure what to do and was hoping someone could help?

Thanks aqua team!

 

[Macscale]

Unfortunately you can not add live stock to the tank right away.
You must first cycle the tank.
Also, you must have the appropriate lighting for a reef tank.

I would return the Palys right away. Read up on the nitrogen cycle, the things needed to run a reef.

Do you have any specs of your tank?

 

[Lobot]

Arent those freshwater? If so I would suggest you look at the freshwater side of the forum.

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[Gio]

Yes, they are fresh water.. Thank you. Just wanted to know some tips on having them. First time owner here. Didn't know this was not a fresh water section... Really sorry.

 

[Lobot]

Its ok welcome to aquarium advice. I just wanted you to get proper advice since salt and fresh are pretty different.

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[Gio]

Much appreciated lobot
Heading to fresh water section.

 

[Lobot]

Good luck with your tank hope you enjoy the hobby.

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[Gio]

Thank you! I'm really excited and can't wait to little by little grow into it. So many amazing fish and aquatic things to get into.

 

[Lobot]

Ya and maybe in a few years time you might make the step to saltwater and reef

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[Gio]

Reef sounds like something I would love to get into... To have coral and awesome fish would be amazing. And I could see a really cool rank with white sand and an LED light and live coral. Someday. Glad I'm here to get the beignets steps to get started.

 

[Macscale]

Oh it says Platys...
I read it as Palys.. Too much time in saltwater I guess.

 

[Gio]

Oh it says Platys...
I read it as Palys.. Too much time in saltwater I guess.

No worries. )?


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