New aquarium!

[BorregoWrangler]

So far I have two Firemouths, a Convict and Jewel cichlids, as well as a pleco. Since these little guys will be getting a bit bigger I'm not sure if I'll add anything else.

[big dave]

Nice combo. Those cichlids will love you if you add some sort of cave for each of them. Do you go to Age of Aquariums? I used to hang out there a lot. http://www.aquahobby.com/age_of_aquariums.php

[cruiserlarry]

I think there's something fishy about this thread !!!

...nice tank, BorregoWrangler...

[BlueFJ]

Sweet aquarium!

[BorregoWrangler]

Thanks guys. I just added a flagtail catfish and 6 giant danios.

[BoBoNel]

i have no luck with aquariums....someday i want to set up a nice one...take care of it properly...and actually let the fish survive.

but first i want to set up a tank with some tropical colorful mini froggys....they are so cool.

[BorregoWrangler]

i have no luck with aquariums....someday i want to set up a nice one...take care of it properly...and actually let the fish survive.

but first i want to set up a tank with some tropical colorful mini froggys....they are so cool.

Many people are often impatient to acquire their first fish. Introducing stock in haste, however, can cause problems, since a tank that has not stabilized may not support life. A newly installed aquarium cannot sustain fish until it has an established nitrogen cycle. During the first 10 days, the concentration of ammonia in the water may be lethal to any introduced fish. Then as ammonia levels drop, toxic nitrites increase, peaking 29 days after the tank's installation. Over the next 7 days, these nitrites are rapidly converted into harmless nitrates. Only now, 36 days from setting up a tank, do you have a well-balanced aquarium. Hope that helps in any future fish keeping attempts.

[BlueFJ]

So, what's the limit on the number of fish you can put in at first?

[Frogeye]

Nice!

[BoBoNel]

i have no luck with aquariums....someday i want to set up a nice one...take care of it properly...and actually let the fish survive.

but first i want to set up a tank with some tropical colorful mini froggys....they are so cool.

Many people are often impatient to acquire their first fish. Introducing stock in haste, however, can cause problems, since a tank that has not stabilized may not support life. A newly installed aquarium cannot sustain fish until it has an established nitrogen cycle. During the first 10 days, the concentration of ammonia in the water may be lethal to any introduced fish. Then as ammonia levels drop, toxic nitrites increase, peaking 29 days after the tank's installation. Over the next 7 days, these nitrites are rapidly converted into harmless nitrates. Only now, 36 days from setting up a tank, do you have a well-balanced aquarium. Hope that helps in any future fish keeping attempts.

thats great info! thanks. if i ever get serious about setting up a nice expensive tank i'd definately remember that and take more time. i love watching fishtanks. its real calming and i love the sound of the bubbles and filters.......