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Bingo..I didnt rinse the sand..just firgured that it would be cleaned off already since I bought it from the pool and spa place. Should I do water changes while my tank is cycling? And how much water at a time?

Went with the pool filter sand, put it in and the water has been dirty for a little over a day now, do I run the filter to clean it up or will that get clogged with sand particles? Also the piece of wood I got I boiled and cleaned off pretty good...except it dont sink yet:mad:

I got another question...what about taking dirftwood from a river to put in the tank after a guy washed it off and cleaned as much crap off it as he could? Thanks Brett

Thanks guys for the information. I will pick up some pool filter sand tomorrow. As far as the bluegill, maybe i will skip them and get some green sunfish instead. I know they dont grow to be that big. Also could i get some info on dechlorinator? What exactly is it and how do I go about using it...

Just bought two 55 gallon tanks and I got one sitting with water in it now to get a cycle going...I think. I want a couple game fish in the tank..hopefully. I live in Iowa. If you want to know anymore just ask.

I just purchased two 55 gallon tanks and one penguin 350 bio-wheel filter. I havent decided what I am going to do with the second tank. I have only one set up with just water in it thats been sitting for almost two days now and I plan on putting sand in within the next couple days. My questions...