Hey everyone,
This will be my first post on here, but I've been reading for a while as I've just got into having an aqarium - seems like a great community you all have going. Reading other threads has encouraged me to post my questions.
I just recently bought a used 10 gallon tank and had a couple questions.
Heres the setup:
(Both are freshwater)
NEW TANK - 10 gallons, 50W heater, Aqua Clear 20 filter
picture: after giving it a spit shine after I bought it, no water yet (dont worry I didnt use soap on the inside )
http://i45.tinypic.com/jkw1np.jpg
OLD TANK - ~3 gallons, no heater, cycled, with air stone and pump
3 FISH - 2 platies and one guppy
Questions:
1) How long should I cycle the new 10G tank without fish for?
2) What is the best way to bring my current fish into the new tank?
3) Heater - If I use the 50W heater will the fish I had in the old tank still survive in the new? How warm will a 50W heater make the water? Im assuming I cant really control this much as the heater itself doesnt have any controls)
4) What types of fish could I add to these three other than other platies or guppys?
Thanks very much!
This will be my first post on here, but I've been reading for a while as I've just got into having an aqarium - seems like a great community you all have going. Reading other threads has encouraged me to post my questions.
I just recently bought a used 10 gallon tank and had a couple questions.
Heres the setup:
(Both are freshwater)
NEW TANK - 10 gallons, 50W heater, Aqua Clear 20 filter
picture: after giving it a spit shine after I bought it, no water yet (dont worry I didnt use soap on the inside )
http://i45.tinypic.com/jkw1np.jpg
OLD TANK - ~3 gallons, no heater, cycled, with air stone and pump
3 FISH - 2 platies and one guppy
Questions:
1) How long should I cycle the new 10G tank without fish for?
2) What is the best way to bring my current fish into the new tank?
3) Heater - If I use the 50W heater will the fish I had in the old tank still survive in the new? How warm will a 50W heater make the water? Im assuming I cant really control this much as the heater itself doesnt have any controls)
4) What types of fish could I add to these three other than other platies or guppys?
Thanks very much!