@Javan Rhino: Here is the recommended fish species for your tank. This is a Southeast Asian Backwater Biotype Aquarium. Basically, any size tank will do, just anything smaller than 30 gallons (I don’t know the metric system) might not be enough space. With that said, I don’t know your kind of budget, but I’ll just work out an aquarium of around 30 gallons. You can add stuff or delete stuff at your leisure. I doubt that since you’re a beginner aquarists that you will want to tackle live plants, so I won’t include them.
Tank Setup and Layout
So for your tank, the substrate can/ should be sand with a little gravel mixed in. It represents the streams of Asia, plus gives your fish some comfort. Add some pebbles and rocks here and there and especially pile them up in a corner along with a piece of bogwood/driftwood. This will give some hiding areas for the fish. The species I am recommending are timid and need some security to feel comfortable. Since you are not using live plants (for now just stick will fake plants. It’s so much easier when dealing with your first aquarium setup) Depending on the number, position them in the back and in corners. This too gives a sense of security for your fish.
Fish Species and Quantity
As a general rule of thumb, one inch of fish for every one gallon of water (you’ll have to convert somehow, sorry =( ) Generally the smaller species, like tetras can be the exception for the rule, however you don’t want to overdue the bio load.
Siamese Fighting Fish – 1
Scissortail (Rasbora trilineata) – 9-10
Zebra Fish – 7-8 These guys may be a little nippy, but once they figure out their hierarchy, they should be fine
Harlequin Ransbora – 9-10
Coolie Loach (Acanthophthalmus kuhli) – 4-5
This should do it.
Just some tips when purchasing and bringing home your fish.
• When you go to purchase your fish, look for the conditions in the tank. If it’s dirty and has dead fish in it, this is a good sign not to buy them.
• Don’t buy all your fish at the same time. This will stress not only the fish, but yourself. It also damages the bio load if too many fish are added at the same time.
• When you bring them home, acclimate them by first droping the bag in the aquarium water. After 15 minutes, open the bag and add a little of the aquarium water. Shut the bag and let them sit for 5 minutes. Repeat again for another 15 minutes. When you release them into the tank, don’t pour the water from the bag into the aquarium. This can introduce unwanted parasites.
One more tidbit. When you have finished decorating your tank, let it cycle through with the filtration, lighting, heating, and the whole system for about a week. Then purchase “Stability” from Seachem. This helps begin the process. I know you will be very anxious to add fish, but the slower you do the process, the more rewarding and less troublesome it will be. Just thank the Lord you didn’t want a saltwater tank, that can take months to years to fully set up =)
Any more questions just ask.
Tank Setup and Layout
So for your tank, the substrate can/ should be sand with a little gravel mixed in. It represents the streams of Asia, plus gives your fish some comfort. Add some pebbles and rocks here and there and especially pile them up in a corner along with a piece of bogwood/driftwood. This will give some hiding areas for the fish. The species I am recommending are timid and need some security to feel comfortable. Since you are not using live plants (for now just stick will fake plants. It’s so much easier when dealing with your first aquarium setup) Depending on the number, position them in the back and in corners. This too gives a sense of security for your fish.
Fish Species and Quantity
As a general rule of thumb, one inch of fish for every one gallon of water (you’ll have to convert somehow, sorry =( ) Generally the smaller species, like tetras can be the exception for the rule, however you don’t want to overdue the bio load.
Siamese Fighting Fish – 1
Scissortail (Rasbora trilineata) – 9-10
Zebra Fish – 7-8 These guys may be a little nippy, but once they figure out their hierarchy, they should be fine
Harlequin Ransbora – 9-10
Coolie Loach (Acanthophthalmus kuhli) – 4-5
This should do it.
Just some tips when purchasing and bringing home your fish.
• When you go to purchase your fish, look for the conditions in the tank. If it’s dirty and has dead fish in it, this is a good sign not to buy them.
• Don’t buy all your fish at the same time. This will stress not only the fish, but yourself. It also damages the bio load if too many fish are added at the same time.
• When you bring them home, acclimate them by first droping the bag in the aquarium water. After 15 minutes, open the bag and add a little of the aquarium water. Shut the bag and let them sit for 5 minutes. Repeat again for another 15 minutes. When you release them into the tank, don’t pour the water from the bag into the aquarium. This can introduce unwanted parasites.
One more tidbit. When you have finished decorating your tank, let it cycle through with the filtration, lighting, heating, and the whole system for about a week. Then purchase “Stability” from Seachem. This helps begin the process. I know you will be very anxious to add fish, but the slower you do the process, the more rewarding and less troublesome it will be. Just thank the Lord you didn’t want a saltwater tank, that can take months to years to fully set up =)
Any more questions just ask.
. Most things will probably come into play when I start work, so I can afford everything necessary.
I had to move him into a new cage
