We currently have a 150l tank but have ordered a replacement tank of 350l which is due to be delivered within the next week.
The filter we have already bought for the new tank is a Fluval FX4.
I would just like some advice/clarification for starting it off.
Our existing tank was set up and left running for about 4 weeks before adding any fish. Does the new tank have to be treated the same way or, if we transfer the water from the 150l tank and top up with treated tap water as we already do with the monthly water changes in the existing tank, can we add fish straight away?
I know I have been told that the idea is to run the new filter prior to the fish being added but when our Eheim packed up completely about a year ago we had to go out and buy a new one which was circulating the water straight away and we didn´t lose any fish.
It would be nice to be able to transfer the fish to their new home asap (especially as we do not have a very large living room and having 2 tanks in there would be a bit of a squash!) but obviously would not want to cause any unnecessary suffering or lose any.
Any advice would really be appreciated.
The filter we have already bought for the new tank is a Fluval FX4.
I would just like some advice/clarification for starting it off.
Our existing tank was set up and left running for about 4 weeks before adding any fish. Does the new tank have to be treated the same way or, if we transfer the water from the 150l tank and top up with treated tap water as we already do with the monthly water changes in the existing tank, can we add fish straight away?
I know I have been told that the idea is to run the new filter prior to the fish being added but when our Eheim packed up completely about a year ago we had to go out and buy a new one which was circulating the water straight away and we didn´t lose any fish.
It would be nice to be able to transfer the fish to their new home asap (especially as we do not have a very large living room and having 2 tanks in there would be a bit of a squash!) but obviously would not want to cause any unnecessary suffering or lose any.
Any advice would really be appreciated.