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The longer the better. If you used live sand and live rock in the setup it helps cycle the tank faster and better. There are also live bacteria products one can purchase and pour into the tank to speed things along. The first fish I always recommend are damsels since they are readily available, pretty, and inexpensive. I would wait a week, add the damsels, then wait another week, get your water tested at either your local petstore or if you have a testing kit yourself then if all checks out and the damsels are doing ok start looking for your first permanent fish occupient. most petstores will take back the healthy damsels, and some will give you a little store credit for them.
What else can I help you with?
Leave a fish tank outside?
Leaving a fish tank outside is not recommended as it can expose the fish to extreme temperatures, predators, and other environmental hazards. It is best to keep the fish tank indoors where you can control the temperature and conditions to ensure the well-being of the fish.
Does leaving a fish tank open kill the fish inside?
Not in its self. The fish could jump out of the tank and land outside the tank, though.
When should the light over the fish tank be on?
You should be aiming for between 8 and 12 hours. about the same time as the sun is up. this helps with the natural environment of the tank, the plants will grow nicely, there wont be loads of algae everywhere, and your fish will behave more naturally. this can obviously be adjusted to suit when you will be looking at the tank, after all your paying for it :P. I have mine on around 11am-9pm because this is when im most likely to be home! too light can lead to an algae bloom and make your tank go green, if this happens don't leave your tank on for so long. it might also help to keep natural sun light off of the tank. tom :)
Can you reuse an old fish tank?
Yes, you can reuse an old fish tank as long as it is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before setting it up for new fish. Make sure to properly inspect the tank for any damage that may affect its structural integrity before reusing it.
How long is a new fish tank considered mature?
For a freshwater tank, its safe to add fish after the the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are safe for fish. Ammonia and nitrite should be at 0 ppm and nitrate levels should be very low, under 50 ppm. You should also make sure that other parameters are safe for the species of fish that will be living in the tank.
How long do you leave fish food in a tank with shrimp?
6 hours
How long do you leave floating pellets in tank?
If your fish don't eat it in a matter of 1 hour remove it from the tank.
Where do you leave the fish when you are cleaning the fish tank?
In a Bowl!
How long do you wait until you put goldfishin a tank?
First, leave the bag with the fish in it floating at the top of the tank. Leave it there for thirty minutes for the goldfish to get used to the water temperature, then you can put it in the tank.
How do you prepare for tropical fish pregnancy?
You can do one of three things. 1. Leave the pregnant fish alone in the main tank and just let the pregnancy happen. They baby fish will probably find hiding places themselves. 2. Get a breeding tank. Leave the pregnant fish in the main tank and then when you see a fry, net it, and put it in the breeding tank. 3. Get a breeding tank and put the pregnant fish in it and just leave it. Whenever the pregnancy is over, put the pregnant fish in the main tank but leave the fry in breeding tank.
What fish eat dead fish?
it depends what kind of fish they are, and maybe how long you leave the dead fish in the tank. meat-eating fish probably would, but others wouldnt...
How long do you have to wait to put goldfish in tank after you put algaecide in?
a week because the fish can die if you don't leave it long enough
How long is a big fish tank?
A big fish tank is as long as its been built. 'Big' is a subjective term. Ask yourself, how long is a big fish tank, to me? That is where your answer lies. For me, a 'big' fish tank is anything over at or over 4 feet long.
Is it safe for the other fish to leave a dead fish in the tank'?
if you can live with the smell
Do you leave the lid on or off a Siamese fighting fish tank?
yes i leave the lip on the lid on the tank because it will jump out \
How long do you leave the water before puting fish in a tropical fish tank?
At least 1 week, test your water before you add any fish, you may need to leave it for longer to allow the ammonia level to come down. I had to leave mine almost 3 weeks.
Should i remove my pregnant fish orshould i leave it in the tank?
Better leaving it unless you have chiclids in the tank then take it out.
