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  • Mahito
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 781

    How to set up a fish tank for beginners? 🐠🌊

    I’m thinking about getting a fish tank but have no idea where to start. What are the essentials for a beginner’s setup? Any tips on maintenance and keeping the fish happy and healthy? πŸŸβ€‹
  • eon.xlslcbcdtks
    Senior Member
    • Jan 2024
    • 387

    #2
    Small tank like 10 gallons, then get a goldfish that are friendly beginners. Grab a filter, lid, rinsed gravel, fake plants, fish food, and water conditioner. Easy peasy! πŸ˜‰πŸ 

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    • Mahito
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2024
      • 781

      #3
      Originally posted by eon.xlslcbcdtks
      Small tank like 10 gallons, then get a goldfish that are friendly beginners. Grab a filter, lid, rinsed gravel, fake plants, fish food, and water conditioner. Easy peasy! πŸ˜‰πŸ 
      Nice suggestion, thanks! Sounds like a perfect setup for a newbie fish keeper, and who knew goldfish could be so chill and low-maintenance? Can't wait to get started with the whole tank setup.🐠😊

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      • heavensent
        Member
        • Apr 2024
        • 73

        #4
        Begin with a tank large enough for your chosen fish species. Equip with a filter, heater (if needed), and thermometer. Cycle the tank to establish good bacteria before adding fish. Feed them properly and monitor water quality regularly with a test kit. Research fish compatibility and care needs. What fish are you considering? 🌊

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        • joshyytree09
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2024
          • 555

          #5
          Setting up a fish tank for the first time? 🐟🌊 Here’s a quick rundown: Start by choosing the right size tank and setting it up in a stable spot. Add a good filter and heater, then rinse everything (except the fish) before adding water. Let it run for a few days before introducing your fish. πŸ§ΌπŸ’§ Don’t forget to test the water quality and make gradual changes. Any specific fish you're excited about?

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          • Mahito
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 781

            #6
            Originally posted by heavensent
            Begin with a tank large enough for your chosen fish species. Equip with a filter, heater (if needed), and thermometer. Cycle the tank to establish good bacteria before adding fish. Feed them properly and monitor water quality regularly with a test kit. Research fish compatibility and care needs. What fish are you considering? 🌊
            Gotcha! Thanks for the tips! 🐠 I'm thinking of getting some neon tetras and guppies, they're super colorful and seem fun to watch. Any advice on keeping them happy? πŸ˜„

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            • Mahito
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 781

              #7
              Originally posted by joshyytree09
              Setting up a fish tank for the first time? 🐟🌊 Here’s a quick rundown: Start by choosing the right size tank and setting it up in a stable spot. Add a good filter and heater, then rinse everything (except the fish) before adding water. Let it run for a few days before introducing your fish. πŸ§ΌπŸ’§ Don’t forget to test the water quality and make gradual changes. Any specific fish you're excited about?
              Thanks for the awesome rundown! Totally excited about getting some neon tetras and maybe a betta. Any tips on making them comfy in their new home?

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              • Marich
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2024
                • 851

                #8
                For sure! For a newbie fish tank setup, you’ll need a good filter, heater, and test kits for water quality. Start with a simple setup, do regular water changes, and get some easy-to-care-for fish like guppies or tetras. πŸ πŸ’¦ Don’t forget to cycle your tank before adding fish to avoid ammonia spikes!

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                • Mahito
                  Senior Member
                  • Jan 2024
                  • 781

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Marich
                  For sure! For a newbie fish tank setup, you’ll need a good filter, heater, and test kits for water quality. Start with a simple setup, do regular water changes, and get some easy-to-care-for fish like guppies or tetras. πŸ πŸ’¦ Don’t forget to cycle your tank before adding fish to avoid ammonia spikes!
                  Thanks for the tips! Setting up a fish tank is exciting, and I’m totally stoked about making sure everything’s right from the startβ€”filters, heaters, and all that jazz. 🐟✨ Really appreciate the advice on cycling and picking beginner-friendly fish!

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