Newbie ???

[Wicuskah]

Hi,
Planning to set up a tank for my son. I used to have fish when I was a kid, but I had no clue back then, neither support. I don't want to make the same mistakes, and I want to help him and learn with him along the way.
So I am researching the internet 24/7, and that's how I ended up here ? I have some species in mind, trying to make it an easy tank but colourful, too.
How many litres or gallons of water would you need for either:

6 neon/cardinal tetra and 2-3 male guppies
Or
6 chilli rasbora and 2-3 male guppies
Or 6 neon/cardinal tetra and 6 chilli rasbora

Thank you!

 

[DrWho42]

hello! welcome to the community

 

[regan_amell]

I know that guppies need at least 5 litres each and pretty sure that’s the same with tetras

 

[fishwonder]

So glad you are planning a tank in advance for your son. It will be great. Here is information to cycle your new Aquarium Filter/Tank so fish will be ready to add in 3-8 weeks when complete. Good luck.

 

[Fishdaddy78]

I wouldn't suggest anything smaller than a long 20 gallon. It will accommodate and provide room for growth. Cycle the tank first!!! It will require patience to do it right, otherwise you/your kiddo might try to rush for a crystal clear habitat that will take even longer. Don't abide by the 24 hour treatments or instant-add-a-fish...they only promote additional chemical purchases and such...research the cycle as well as carbon vs non carbon filters. Always allow for growth!!!

 

[Wicuskah]

hello! welcome to the community

Thank you ?

 

[Wicuskah]

Thanks!

 

[Wicuskah]

So glad you are planning a tank in advance for your son. It will be great. Here is information to cycle your new Aquarium Filter/Tank so fish will be ready to add in 3-8 weeks when complete. Good luck.

Hey thanks!
Your link doesn't work though

 

[Wicuskah]

I wouldn't suggest anything smaller than a long 20 gallon. It will accommodate and provide room for growth. Cycle the tank first!!! It will require patience to do it right, otherwise you/your kiddo might try to rush for a crystal clear habitat that will take even longer. Don't abide by the 24 hour treatments or instant-add-a-fish...they only promote additional chemical purchases and such...research the cycle as well as carbon vs non carbon filters. Always allow for growth!!!

Thank you, this was really helpful ?

 

[fishwonder]

Hey thanks!
Your link doesn't work though

It's your browser... try here...

https://aquariumscience.org/index.php/2-aquarium-cycling-index/