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With the gravel, and the filter, and your ornaments/plants ready in it, you need to leave it for 1-2 weeks. (depending how desperate you are) You should not buy your fish unless you have had it ready for 1-2 weeks!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoWhen you get new fish from the pet store, put the closed bag in your new fish tank for an hour. Then if the thermometer read 72-76 degrees, take a net and scoop your fish out of the bag one by one. Never mix the water from the pet store and the water in your fish tank.
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∙ 14y agoLong enough to heat the water to the correct temperature.
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How long should you run the tank before putting fish in it?
You should have it running for about 2-3 days before putting fish in your tank.
Will new fish die if you only wait about 4 hours to put them in the tank?
Yes, very likely. The ammonia levels will be through the roof. Depending on the size of the tank, you should wait a minimum of 4 days before putting fish in a new tank and even then, you should put one or two fish in then wait 2 days and put another 2 fish in.
Do you need to wash items before putting them in your Betta fish's tank?
Yes. You must clean everything you put in your fish tank. Also for plants, you need to clean it and wait 2 days to put it in the fishes tank.
Do you have to wait until the water levels have adjusted before you can put your boesemani rainbow fish in the tank?
Before releasing fish into a new tank you should always allow the temperatures to equalise to avoid shocking the fish.
Can you kill a fish by cleaning a fish tank with soap?
Yes! You should never use chemicals to clean your tank, especially while there are fish in it.
Should you put rock in a fish tank before you put water?
Yes, you can decorate your tank prior to filling it with water, or after, your choice.
Should you always keep a filter on in a fish tank?
Yes you do need a filter in your fish tank ifyou don't the tank will build up dirt and the fish will die. Also when you get a fish tank you need to clean it out then fill it with water then put the filter in and wait 24 hours. This helps to ensure that the tank is somewhat stable before adding fish.
Does putting different fish with the breeding fish help the process?
No. Other fish in a breeding tank only create problems.
How can you clean clody water in a fish tank?
if you just bought the fish let the water in the bowl sit out for about 24hours before putting it in. But make sure that your water has no chlorine in it. NO tap water. If you use tap water you have to get water cleaning drops for the tank.
Is putting Triops in a community fish tank a bad idea?
ya who asked this?
Does it effect Betta fish if you change the fish from a regular tank to a filter tank?
Betta fish will not be harmed if they are in a filtered tank. If the new tank is about the same size as the old tank you should use the old water or most of it in the new tank. If the new tank is larger so you have to add lots of new water then you should fill the new tank with the new water and let it sit (preferably with the filter running) for two or three days before adding the fish. Also when you move the fish make sure the new tank is at the same temperature as the old tank.
Are vaccinations recommended for fantail goldfish?
No, fish are not vaccinated. If you do buy a new fish, you should put them in a separate tank first before adding them to your main tank and treat them for possible parasites first; you can use a product such as Prazi for treatment. This should be done any time you have a new fish that you want to add to your established tank as it's easier to treat a 10 or 20 gallon tank with 1 fish in it than it is to treat a much larger tank with several fish (as one new fish can make your entire tank sick)
