LostInLife
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I recently purchased a 30 gallon tank (that came with its own stand and lid/light) , along with :
A heater.
A filter.
A test kit.
Gravel.
Tetra SafeStart.
And I have several different brands of chlorine and chloramine removers.
(If needed, I have no problem giving the brands of everything)
I have the tank in the area that its going to be in. I do not have decorations or fish yet, so water will not be put into it for another two weeks.
I know the basics; clean the tank out with only water, rinse the gravel then add (needs to be 1 - 2 inches deep), add the 'purified water' till its about half way full, and then add decorations. Continue filling. Assemble the tank together (heaters, filters, lights, etc.)
However, this Tetra SafeStart stuff is suppose to allow me to immediately add fish? I don't understand that part. I know they have to be the really hardy kind, so they can survive the process.
And then we come to the sort of fish going into my tank. I like the following :
Danios.
Discus.
Guppies.
Mollies.
Platies.
Plecos.
Tetras.
If you would be kind enough, could you tell me what is best suited to live together, and how many of each?
I'm not saying I want all these fish in my tank, I'm saying these are the sort that I have a penchant for. I've been told Discus will be a bit over my head for now.
Thank you in advance for your help.
A heater.
A filter.
A test kit.
Gravel.
Tetra SafeStart.
And I have several different brands of chlorine and chloramine removers.
(If needed, I have no problem giving the brands of everything)
I have the tank in the area that its going to be in. I do not have decorations or fish yet, so water will not be put into it for another two weeks.
I know the basics; clean the tank out with only water, rinse the gravel then add (needs to be 1 - 2 inches deep), add the 'purified water' till its about half way full, and then add decorations. Continue filling. Assemble the tank together (heaters, filters, lights, etc.)
However, this Tetra SafeStart stuff is suppose to allow me to immediately add fish? I don't understand that part. I know they have to be the really hardy kind, so they can survive the process.
And then we come to the sort of fish going into my tank. I like the following :
Danios.
Discus.
Guppies.
Mollies.
Platies.
Plecos.
Tetras.
If you would be kind enough, could you tell me what is best suited to live together, and how many of each?
I'm not saying I want all these fish in my tank, I'm saying these are the sort that I have a penchant for. I've been told Discus will be a bit over my head for now.
Thank you in advance for your help.