New Guy!

[KonvictKeeper]

Hi! My name is Jack, I've loved fish my whole life. Just started with aquariums though.
I set up a 20 gal long in my bedroom yesterday. Getting the supplies from my grandfather today (he has owned about 15 tanks and is an aquarium expert and retired high school biology teacher). I'm not going to get into natural plants, too much work. Anyway I will set it up today and buy my fish (male and female convicts!) on tues. I'll take any advice. Thanks! PS I DO plan on breeding the fish.


Jack

 

[Galligak]

Hello! And welcome aboard! Have you read up on cycling? I'm guessing you've heard about it because of your grandfather. Good Luck!

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Yes I have! I plan on letting the tank cycle on monday. Will that be long enough?

 

[RDouglas50]

Welcome to AA!

First things first, you know about the nitrogen cycle and cycling the tank and all that stuff?

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Yes I do. I have been doing a good bit of research.

 

[RDouglas50]

Hello! And welcome aboard! Have you read up on cycling? I'm guessing you've heard about it because of your grandfather. Good Luck!

Darn, I seem to be slow on the send button this morning

I love the fish choice myself. I've never had any, but the look real good. You planning on breeding?

 

[KonvictKeeper]

. Thanks! PS I DO plan on breeding the fish.


Jack

 

[Aces11]

Welcome to Aquarium Advice!

 

[RDouglas50]

ugh, long morning,

I wish you the best of luck

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Thank you both!

 

[bruinsbro1997]

to AA!

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Than you very much!

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Yes I have! I plan on letting the tank cycle on monday. Will that be long enough?

Still wondering...

 

[Galligak]

Still wondering...

Are you going to use old media or start fresh? It all depends on that!

 

[redsea]

Welcome to the forum!

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Are you going to use old media or start fresh? It all depends on that!

I plan on starting fresh.

 

[Galligak]

Well then, yes it would take longer than a day. Let me go find that thread with the cycling... give me a min. It took me about 2-3 weeks to do it, but it can take almost a month. If you could I'd get some media from your grandfather! Then you could put fish right in!

 

[Galligak]

here it is http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...guide-and-faq-to-fishless-cycling-148283.html Oh, and there's always the good fish-in cycle as well, but it includes lots of PWCs! I'll get that link too!
Edit: here's a link:http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f12/other-ways-to-cycle-your-tank-163524.html

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Well then, yes it would take longer than a day. Let me go find that thread with the cycling... give me a min. It took me about 2-3 weeks to do it, but it can take almost a month. If you could I'd get some media from your grandfather! Then you could put fish right in!

Well... I have old media in my filter but i just washed it out. Also, my sponge filter has a fairly old sponge on it (grandpa gave it to me).