russrimm
Aquarium Advice Activist
OK we got our first 20 gallon tank up and running. We didn't find many websites at first, now we're finding them all. So we probably need help getting on track.
Per recommendation from the LFS we filled the tank with pure distilled water. Now I'm hearing this wasn't a good idea. We put in the dechlorinator all purpose kinda liquid that preps the water for fish.
Then we added gravel and ran the pump for a few days. We then picked up 3 zebra danios and put them in. Tested the pH - 6.4. We have some fake plants and some decorations from LFS. Temp is 76F.
Are we doing things right? When should we start testing ammonia levels? Is a NitrAte test important? We have Nitrite, pH, Ammonia liquid testers so far. How often should we vac the gravel?
Thanks all
Per recommendation from the LFS we filled the tank with pure distilled water. Now I'm hearing this wasn't a good idea. We put in the dechlorinator all purpose kinda liquid that preps the water for fish.
Then we added gravel and ran the pump for a few days. We then picked up 3 zebra danios and put them in. Tested the pH - 6.4. We have some fake plants and some decorations from LFS. Temp is 76F.
Are we doing things right? When should we start testing ammonia levels? Is a NitrAte test important? We have Nitrite, pH, Ammonia liquid testers so far. How often should we vac the gravel?
Thanks all