[AquaticLife] Need Help
The best advice is to read a book. You’ve got to be at least a little familiar with the nitrogen cycle, what ph is and how it can fluctuate. You’ll want a good filter that is rated for at least 55 gallons per hour. Filtration types are describes as mechanical, chemical, and biological. Mechanical removes visable particultates and commonly means passing water through some type of sponge. Chemical usually indicates the use of activated carbon and Biological uses bateria to aid in the breakdown of amonia and nitrate. Most types of cannister filters do all three or you can have an undergravel for biological and a hang on type filter for the other types.
You’ll need to cycle the water in the tank and get a test kit to ascertain the ph, hardness, etc. Once you have those figures you can begin matching fish species with what your tank water will sustain. I live in northern indiana and the water hear is like liquid stone -some fish, like Discus, require soft water and would likely live a short stressful life in that water I have. You can fudge your water to fit a fishes needs this but it’s expensive and require extra hardware and chemicals.
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 7:19 PM, Kim wrote: > > > > > I’m just getting started on my first 55 gallon aquarium and would like > advice. I’m very much a novice at this and can use all the advice I can > get. I was thinking something with lots of colorful fish. > > Thanks in advance > Kim > >
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