my mom gave me her old setup, she had pretty much let it go to hell :hs: it needs a lot of cleaning but it is complete, pump, filtration system, heater, stand, etc.

any tips or tricks for getting the pH right before I start putting fish in there? I am thinking about picking up a couple of algae eaters and maybe a snail just to get it started.

going to the store today to get some charcoal canisters etc, anything else I should pick up?

 

ibzma

 

selling mine when i move....losing interest

 

7 views and almost 2 hours and nobody has given me any info that i need h:

on to google i go.....

 

:hi5:


Just buy some water conditioner and that should neutralize the pH to where you want it for your setup (freshwater, i assume).

List the specs of your tank: tank size, lighting, fish plans, etc.

 

freshwater
12x30 and 18" deep
undergravel filtration system, heater, another filter that i dont know how to describe h:
well lit room (2 large windows at each end and 2 french doors leading to outside. The setup also has a florescent light.

i want to get some jack dempseys or convicts, i have read up on water temp and pH levels, now its just a matter of getting the water conditioned to a safe habitat for the fish

 

should be able to find a good pet store in your area that will test your water for free.

i have a place here i got my water tested at, experts in salt and freshwater and they tested for free. took about 30 seconds

 

turn the cistern into a fish tank

 

good idea!!


but can you imagine the filtration & heat system that would require? :hsugh:

 

True. With all that white stuff on the ground it would be tough to keep warm hfawk: