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[gray_ismyname]

So I got a freshwater aquarium!

And the fish I really want to get down the line (well technically a stomapod but it's still a water creature lmao) is a mantis shrimp because one they can punch up to 50 miles an hour (which is dope) and they are such a beautiful green.

Right now I am ordering 4 different fish from Nolan's aquarium including 2 cory catfish (because they will be depressed if there is only one) 2 danios and (3?) shrimp and a Japanese trapdoor snail I did research to make sure that they all will fit in my tank and I strategically got them so I could be lazy (because I am not the best at remembering stuff and I want them to be okay if I forget something!)

I did not wana get a Betta as my first because even tho they are beautiful they are aggressive and I did not want a goldfish because they create so much ammonia from their constant waste and found that cory catfish looked so cool! and as a bonus, they will help clean my tank! I also got 2 danios because I wanted some fish to swim at the top of the tank so I just decided it would be the best.

Thanks for asking btw that's so nice of you !

 

[Autumnsky]

That is exciting. What size is your tank?

Shrimp would be a better purchase after the tank is cycled, stable and matured.

https://www.aquariumadvice.com/guide-to-starting-a-freshwater-aquarium/

https://www.aquariumadvice.com/fishin-cycling-step-dark-side/

https://www.aquariumadvice.com/i-just-learned-about-cycling-but-i-already-have-fish-what-now/

Here are a few AA articles which will help you.

 

[gray_ismyname]

2.5 is my first set up, and I just got a 10 gallon from my grandma. (it's my birthday today)
I am a minor so my father bought me the fish I listed, he ordered online so I do not think I can send the shrimp back, do you have any tips for making sure they are going to be safe while it cycles? I did ask him to get me some bacteria starters though, and for moderation's sake I am over 13 but if you have any tips on making sure the shrimp are okay that would be amazing because I don't want to kill the first fish I get!

 

[Autumnsky]

For the shrimp, pay attention to the information in the articles I linked, and refer back to it as needed.

The main thing will be lots of water changes. Not too big of ones just frequently. And to constantly monitor the water quality, doing additional water changes as necessary to keep it on the, not close to toxic side.

But if the numbers are off the charts or toxic you would need to do back to back water changes until the numbers are good. Though if you are diligent in checking, it IS tedious, but for the safety of the shrimp (and fish) important.