Thom46
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hello Everyone!
I am so greatful for this forum with so many knowledgeable people.
Kindly allow me to bore you with my story.
I am not COMPLETELY new to Aquaria, as growing up in Ohio my sister kept a 10g (until she discovered boys) with less than average success.
My wife and I just moved to a lovely condo in the Myrtle Beach area, and I had not -so- secretly wished to start an aquarium. My wife, being the giving person that she is, purchased a 10g kit at Wal-Mart for me for Christmas.
To my dismay, upon opening the box, I found the glass shattered on one side. Needless to say, we took it back, and decided that we could use a few other things, and the aquarium would have to wait.
My wife related this Christmas tale to a friend of hers, and was promptly told that she had a 55g, with stand, that she would gladly see removed from her shed!
Now, for my dilema, I have a very large, but extremely filthy 55g with stand in my living room. No pump, filter, heater, gravel, (except some small granules laying in the bottom) nothing. A tank and stand are all that I have. (sigh)
My #1 question is: What is the best and safest way to clean the tank.
After that, I would so appreciate any and all recommendations regarding brand names and model #'s of all equipment that I may need to begin cycling in preparation to persue what has become an obsession.
Thanking you in advance for your patience, help, and understanding. I will be a regular here. (regular pain in the butt with my dumb questions
Thom
I am so greatful for this forum with so many knowledgeable people.
Kindly allow me to bore you with my story.
I am not COMPLETELY new to Aquaria, as growing up in Ohio my sister kept a 10g (until she discovered boys) with less than average success.
My wife and I just moved to a lovely condo in the Myrtle Beach area, and I had not -so- secretly wished to start an aquarium. My wife, being the giving person that she is, purchased a 10g kit at Wal-Mart for me for Christmas.
To my dismay, upon opening the box, I found the glass shattered on one side. Needless to say, we took it back, and decided that we could use a few other things, and the aquarium would have to wait.
My wife related this Christmas tale to a friend of hers, and was promptly told that she had a 55g, with stand, that she would gladly see removed from her shed!
Now, for my dilema, I have a very large, but extremely filthy 55g with stand in my living room. No pump, filter, heater, gravel, (except some small granules laying in the bottom) nothing. A tank and stand are all that I have. (sigh)
My #1 question is: What is the best and safest way to clean the tank.
After that, I would so appreciate any and all recommendations regarding brand names and model #'s of all equipment that I may need to begin cycling in preparation to persue what has become an obsession.
Thanking you in advance for your patience, help, and understanding. I will be a regular here. (regular pain in the butt with my dumb questions
Thom