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Aquarium Advice Newbie
I'm starting my first tank - a 55 gallon with all artificial ornaments.
1. When topping of the tank for evaporation what do I use? Bottled water? Do I have to add anything to the water?
2. I've read that 8 to 10 hours a day is good for lighting but my girlfriend works days and I work nights. Would it be alright to split up the time for the lights being on when we are home? Do the lights need to be on when feeding?
3. I have two ornaments that make bubbles. Is it best to keep the bubbles going all the time or should I limit the time they are on? Just wondering if it could be aggravating to the fish.
4. I have a little time and temp for monitoring my tank temperature. The fish I plan on keeping are recommended to have 74-79 degrees. Right now my tank is at 80 but feels pretty cool to me is that normal?
Thanks in advance.
1. When topping of the tank for evaporation what do I use? Bottled water? Do I have to add anything to the water?
2. I've read that 8 to 10 hours a day is good for lighting but my girlfriend works days and I work nights. Would it be alright to split up the time for the lights being on when we are home? Do the lights need to be on when feeding?
3. I have two ornaments that make bubbles. Is it best to keep the bubbles going all the time or should I limit the time they are on? Just wondering if it could be aggravating to the fish.
4. I have a little time and temp for monitoring my tank temperature. The fish I plan on keeping are recommended to have 74-79 degrees. Right now my tank is at 80 but feels pretty cool to me is that normal?
Thanks in advance.