Defence21
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Alright, so I am a 22 year old born-again fish addict. I used to have two 10gal tanks and, I admit, I had no idea what I was doing. I randomly decorated the tank and dropped in any colorful fish I could find.
That was 10 years ago when I wanted what I wanted and when I wanted it. Now, I am more patient and interested in creating a unique setup that will not only be beautiful, but also provide the best possible home for my fish.
So hopefully you'll bear with me, as I have several questions to ask and this might get somewhat lengthy. Please help me out, even if you know answers to one or a few of the questions. I appreciate any help I can get!
1. I purchased a 10gal glass tank and have allowed it to sit, 3/4 full for the previous week. I was told this will help to dechlorinate it. What are the next steps? Adding gravel, plants, etc? Or adding a filter, heater, hood?
2. I plan to use live plants. How many is too many? What are some hardy types? Are there any I should avoid? I also want to use at bogwood. How big of a piece? And how do I know when I have added too much decor to my tank? Stores often say 1 plant and 1 rock in a 10gal tank, but I often see photos online with much, much more than this.
3. I have seen plenty of photos online of exotic-looking fish tank. How can I do this while allowing ample swimming space? This goes along with question 2.
4. What types of fish should I look into? Keep in mind that I am more interested in smaller fish, as I want to keep more of them. I have done some research and have found that Zebra Danios, Tetras, Pencilfish, and Bumblebee Gobies all will work well together. Will they? And how many should I go for? Are there others I could mix in with them? What type of algae eater? I would like some unique things -- ghost shrimp, apple snails. How will they fit into this fish tank setup? How many should I get?
Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Oh yes, and one more question. I have a 5gal tank that was my sister's. I have a few fish in it now, but nothing I expect to last. I was interested in putting an Angelfish in it and also some sort of shark. I was told at a local pet store that this will work out, as sharks often stay on the bottom, while Angelfish swim near the top. Is this accurate? What type of shark should I look for? I like the Red-Tailed Black Shark. Is that a good choice? Anything you can help me with on this also will help.
Thanks!
That was 10 years ago when I wanted what I wanted and when I wanted it. Now, I am more patient and interested in creating a unique setup that will not only be beautiful, but also provide the best possible home for my fish.
So hopefully you'll bear with me, as I have several questions to ask and this might get somewhat lengthy. Please help me out, even if you know answers to one or a few of the questions. I appreciate any help I can get!
1. I purchased a 10gal glass tank and have allowed it to sit, 3/4 full for the previous week. I was told this will help to dechlorinate it. What are the next steps? Adding gravel, plants, etc? Or adding a filter, heater, hood?
2. I plan to use live plants. How many is too many? What are some hardy types? Are there any I should avoid? I also want to use at bogwood. How big of a piece? And how do I know when I have added too much decor to my tank? Stores often say 1 plant and 1 rock in a 10gal tank, but I often see photos online with much, much more than this.
3. I have seen plenty of photos online of exotic-looking fish tank. How can I do this while allowing ample swimming space? This goes along with question 2.
4. What types of fish should I look into? Keep in mind that I am more interested in smaller fish, as I want to keep more of them. I have done some research and have found that Zebra Danios, Tetras, Pencilfish, and Bumblebee Gobies all will work well together. Will they? And how many should I go for? Are there others I could mix in with them? What type of algae eater? I would like some unique things -- ghost shrimp, apple snails. How will they fit into this fish tank setup? How many should I get?
Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
Oh yes, and one more question. I have a 5gal tank that was my sister's. I have a few fish in it now, but nothing I expect to last. I was interested in putting an Angelfish in it and also some sort of shark. I was told at a local pet store that this will work out, as sharks often stay on the bottom, while Angelfish swim near the top. Is this accurate? What type of shark should I look for? I like the Red-Tailed Black Shark. Is that a good choice? Anything you can help me with on this also will help.
Thanks!