Hello all,
My history with fish tanks:
I've helped to maintain a home fish tank for several years now (with my family); and I like to believe I know a bit about keeping fish. We currently have a large common pleco (he's about 2ft long now) in a large tank by himself. He is quite the character and has outlived all his former tank-mates (some angels, a small red fish w/ a spot [possibly a sepae tetra], and some neon/cardinal tetras).
New Tank Setup:
I have recently decided to start a new tank of my own. I have a few questions as for the start-up of my new tank. I've done quite a bit of research now and think I know what I want out of my own tank.
I'm going to setup a peaceful (ie no fin-nippers) freshwater 29g hexagon tank. I already have the tank. It sprung a leak before (it's an old tank) and I have bought aquarium silicone. I plan to strip all the old seams off and use silicone to reseal all the seams. I plan to use fake plants. I also plan to buy a python (or similar) vacuum device, and an API master test kit. Any advice on doing the new silicone seams would be appreciated.
Questions:
I've read about cycling a new tank. I plan to use fish food to get things moving for a fishless cycle. My question is, would it be a good idea to use some of the gravel or filter from the established pleco tank to 'seed' the new tank w/ bacteria (we've noticed small worms in his tank)?
I also have some questions about stocking my new tank (once it's cycled). I would like to add these fish:
6 zebra danios
6 von rio/flame tetras
2-3 cories (peppered)
Are these numbers appropriate for a 29g tank? I also know that I cannot add all of these guys at once; so which ones should I add, in what numbers, and at what intervals?
Also, I figure feeding these guys with some flake food and sinking pellets or wafers will be adequate, but other advice would be appreciated.
Any other feedback and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.
My history with fish tanks:
I've helped to maintain a home fish tank for several years now (with my family); and I like to believe I know a bit about keeping fish. We currently have a large common pleco (he's about 2ft long now) in a large tank by himself. He is quite the character and has outlived all his former tank-mates (some angels, a small red fish w/ a spot [possibly a sepae tetra], and some neon/cardinal tetras).
New Tank Setup:
I have recently decided to start a new tank of my own. I have a few questions as for the start-up of my new tank. I've done quite a bit of research now and think I know what I want out of my own tank.
I'm going to setup a peaceful (ie no fin-nippers) freshwater 29g hexagon tank. I already have the tank. It sprung a leak before (it's an old tank) and I have bought aquarium silicone. I plan to strip all the old seams off and use silicone to reseal all the seams. I plan to use fake plants. I also plan to buy a python (or similar) vacuum device, and an API master test kit. Any advice on doing the new silicone seams would be appreciated.
Questions:
I've read about cycling a new tank. I plan to use fish food to get things moving for a fishless cycle. My question is, would it be a good idea to use some of the gravel or filter from the established pleco tank to 'seed' the new tank w/ bacteria (we've noticed small worms in his tank)?
I also have some questions about stocking my new tank (once it's cycled). I would like to add these fish:
6 zebra danios
6 von rio/flame tetras
2-3 cories (peppered)
Are these numbers appropriate for a 29g tank? I also know that I cannot add all of these guys at once; so which ones should I add, in what numbers, and at what intervals?
Also, I figure feeding these guys with some flake food and sinking pellets or wafers will be adequate, but other advice would be appreciated.
Any other feedback and/or advice would be greatly appreciated.