New to Aquariums - Couple Questions..

[MyCatsDrool]

pH doesn't even really matter as long as it is stable and i'd say between 6 and 8.

Ammonia, No2 and No3 however....those really count.

Are you planning on live plants? If so, skip the Tahitian sand and get eco complete.

 

[MyCatsDrool]

also, if you plan to fishless cycle, skip the ammonia dosing and use a cooked shrimp or two. safer than adding ammonia unless you really know what you are doing. I am opposed to adding chemicals to my tanks anyway.

personally, i cycle with fish. Ask your grandfather for some used filter material out of one of his filters to get yours going. Keep it wet and dirty, sitck in your filter and good to go. Just stock slowly.

what kind of fish do you plan to get?

 

[redswi]

skip the ammonia dosing and use a cooked shrimp or two.

shrimp should be raw, unless you add cocktail sauce,cooked shrimp just isn't natural

 

[Yeti]

guess i didnt make that clear, the pH tester i have tests nitrates, nitrites all that good stuff.. they are little strips you dip in the water and it will tell you the numbers.

yeah ill be looking for a step-by-step on how to cycle here pretty soon...

 

[redswi]

check this post when you ready to cycle...

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=92054

 

[Yeti]

there is the wife's fish... "Fred" the betta.. lol dont ask.. there are all kinds of little air bubbles in the bowl they stuck to the rocks and plants.. are these still fine or what?[/img]