Kage Davies
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Oh I hope this is the right place. Please move it or close it if not. I know I'm super new to be posting threads but I really could use some help.
Basically, I had a 10gal tank set up and ready for my first fish, a betta, who's arriving tomorrow by courier. Fish is already shipped out and due to arrive before 1pm.
Long story short I smashed the tank and filter to bits. I have a cat and two dogs, and I was worried because one of the dogs managed to get a little too close so I thought I'd move the tank somewhere more secure and... Yes. Tiny little tank pieces.
The gravel is unsalvagable because of the tank shards. I have a bag of new playsand but I'm not certain how to prep it for the tank. I also have two 15gal tanks that were delivered today. They have heaters and lighting, but not filters. The only filters I have are two sponge filters with air pumps.
I have on order the filters for the 15gals, they should arrive before Monday. If the post is fast they might be here before the betta tomorrow, sometimes it happens but I can't hold out hope. I can't go out to the fish store since I have to wait in for the fish delivery.
If I set up the tank and sponge filters tonight, will he be okay in there for a while tomorrow while I go to the store and get a filter? And since the tank hasn't had time to cycle properly, is there anything I can do to make it easier on him?
Really kicking myself right now
. I knew I shouldn't be fussing last minute. I just wanted it to go right for the first one.
Emma x
Basically, I had a 10gal tank set up and ready for my first fish, a betta, who's arriving tomorrow by courier. Fish is already shipped out and due to arrive before 1pm.
Long story short I smashed the tank and filter to bits. I have a cat and two dogs, and I was worried because one of the dogs managed to get a little too close so I thought I'd move the tank somewhere more secure and... Yes. Tiny little tank pieces.
The gravel is unsalvagable because of the tank shards. I have a bag of new playsand but I'm not certain how to prep it for the tank. I also have two 15gal tanks that were delivered today. They have heaters and lighting, but not filters. The only filters I have are two sponge filters with air pumps.
I have on order the filters for the 15gals, they should arrive before Monday. If the post is fast they might be here before the betta tomorrow, sometimes it happens but I can't hold out hope. I can't go out to the fish store since I have to wait in for the fish delivery.
If I set up the tank and sponge filters tonight, will he be okay in there for a while tomorrow while I go to the store and get a filter? And since the tank hasn't had time to cycle properly, is there anything I can do to make it easier on him?
Really kicking myself right now
. I knew I shouldn't be fussing last minute. I just wanted it to go right for the first one. Emma x
