Add betta

[dkmuller]

I will be resetting up my tank after sterilizing it when I lost my betta. So with lessons learned some what how long set up and running and keeping tabs on all perimiters should I add my betta with taking cycling and building up my eco systems. Any advise will be helpful. Thanks.

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[Coursair]

Add plants. Then whether you do Fishless or fish-in cycling they will help the cycle go smoother and maybe faster.


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[dkmuller]

Thanks.

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[dkmuller]

I did the bleach soak for 24 hours followed by a tiny drop of dawn and rinsed a whole lot with warm water now it is drying out again. So I should be able to put it together again. I am starting over new decorations and gravel. Very excited for my new fish but when? Will run for 48 hours and check water levels etc

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[Coursair]

I would soak in water with Prime and change the soak water.

Bleach and soap are VERY scary around fish.


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[dkmuller]

Good idea I keep doing other advise and was even afraid to but did it.

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[dkmuller]

Bought Prime and will do a tank soak then rinse then I will begin my setup for my future betta

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[Mebbid]

Bleach is one of the best aquarium cleaning products around. It breaks down fairly quickly and doesn't leave a residue. Soap on the other hand is bad news. What did your betta die of?

 

[dkmuller]

Dropsy

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[dkmuller]

Will the prime take away any residue from the dawn it was only a tiny drop and rinsed it about ten times and no soap .

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[Mebbid]

Will the prime take away any residue from the dawn it was only a tiny drop and rinsed it about ten times and no soap .

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No, prime has no effect on soap, but it should be okay. In the future avoid soap, bleach will kill everything.