new to FW

[NeoCatsy]

I have posted before, but i lost the link, to the getting started, i have a current 75g bow front currently fish less, i have not cleaned it yet. i am planning on using vinegar to clean with, I need some hints, i know i can salvage the filter but i think i have to get new filter media. can i salvage my sand or buy new sand. I had a problem with red algea am i gonna have the same problem, i work alot so i need something that doesn't require hours of work. i also have what use to be live rock i know i cannt use that, do i need 1 heater i had 2 for my salt i know that fw fish dont require the heating that sw do.

 

[boadams87]

Here's one yo the fishless cycle.


http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...-Guide-and-FAQ-to-Fishless-Cycling/Page1.html

Here's the other for fish in cycle

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/artic...g-but-I-already-have-fish-What-now/Page2.html

 

[TheFishBoss97]

salvaging the filter depends on what kind, what fish you what, and how much it is rated to handle......could we get a name, etc.?

for sand, it depends on condition, but it should be fine, just give it a nice rinse

algae issues depend on various factors.....lighting, etc.

for that size tank, i'd get a 300 OR higher watt heater, preferably an eheim/jager/or someother reliable brand

do you have lighting? any plans on what fish you want? live plants? fake? etc

we kinda need that info to help

 

[NeoCatsy]

i was looking to do a goldfish tank, i have 2 250 w heaters i have overhead light i was thinking plastic plants as i do not have a green thumb, iim not sure of the filter name but i was i good filter when i bought it
ill look into the name