Now that your aquarium and is turned back on, it's time to put a few fish in it! Stocking
an aquarium can be exciting, but there are a few things you need to
know before you go to your local fish store and start pointing out fish
to take home. You should always research the personality of a fish and water needs before you buy it. A good guideline for beginners will allow one inch of fish per gallon of water. This rule should help you to ensure that you. Do not have your aquarium An over-stocked aquarium adds unnecessary stress and will only lead to problems down the road. How would you feel if 20 other people were charged in your living room?
You should also be aware of the compatibility of each of your fish. You are obviously not to place an aggressive fish in with your school of tetra or they would be lunch! Stocking your aquarium is totally up to you, but a large tropical community tank combination I recommend for beginners tanks larger than 10 gallons is a few Corydoras catfish, a school of tetra and a gourami. This is a great combination for beginners because each of these fish are peaceful and can be used on the same water conditions.
The
armored catfish cruising along the bottom sifting through the
substrate, the school of tetra pile in the middle of the tank and the
gourami wonder to exploring his new home in search of food. With a tank I build I always try a combination of bottom dwellers, midlevel swimmers and a larger "show" have fish. If your tank well, you should never imagine all the fish at once. Although your tank cycling is complete, you have to introduce your fish slowly so your filtration can keep up with the demand. A couple of fish a week is good, this is of course all depends on the size of the tank. Remember that when you smooth your tank, always take into consideration the adult size of your fish. It may be a small fish, but it could soon outgrow the tank. A good fish store should assist you in your storage tank.
I want to add a side note about goldfish. Goldfish are cold water fish and the best in the ponds. Unlike tropical fish, goldfish need three gallons for every inch of fish. Also keep in mind that goldfish can grow to be 6 "to take over a foot long and live 15-20 years! Yes, that 40 percent of goldfish you see at petsmart really that big and get live so long, just not in a bowl give.
Acclimating your fish when you bring your new fish home, it is important that you slowly acclimatize them to your aquarium water.
How to acclimate your new arrivals First, it is a good idea to turn off your aquarium lights to reduce stress during acclimation to the new arrival. Next, float the plastic bag it came in, in your aquarium, so adjust the temperature of the bag to your tank water. After about 15 minutes you can add a cup of your aquarium water into the bag and yet still add a cup every 5 minutes. When the bag is full, simply take out a few cups of water to make room. Basically what you're trying to do is slowly introduce your tank water to the fish so that it can adapt to the new environment. Repeat this process for about 30 minutes. Next carefully pour the contents of the bag through a net into a bucket. Once the fish is in the net, place your net in your aquarium and allow him to swim on their own. Leave the lights off for a few hours, so you do not scare your new fish.
Feed your fish Now that you have all your fish, I bet the little guys are hungry! Explore each fish to find out what foods you should feed them. Your local fish store should be able to help you. I know the directions say most fish feed your fish what they can eat in 3-5 minutes to feed, but in my personal opinion, this is a bit long. My fish can eat in 5 minutes ALOT. I feed my fish only what they consume in about 1 minute. Depending on the type of fish I can only feed once a day, twice a day, or even every other day. Many beginners get into trouble by over-feeding their fish. It is easy to overestimate how much to feed, but overfeeding can be harmful to your fish and lead to unnecessary nitrates. For most tropical fish tropical flakes community should work well. You might want to consider frozen or freeze dried bloodworms as a treat. Hey get your dog treats, why not your fish? For Corydoras catfish, I've always been lucky with sinking shrimp pellets. Remember, these guys feed after the lights go out, because they are most active at night. Other fish may have different requirements, so make sure you have the right fish food for each fish.
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