New (again) to Aquarium Fish

[Mzoeller]

Hi everyone,
We had fish when I was a kid, then again as an adult. I havent had an aquarium set up for 10 or so years and have forgotten nearly everything. I got a 10-gallon tank in December and slowly got it up and running. 5 neon tetras, 2 little catfish and a few live plants were added two days ago. There are also some artificial plants, with black gravel on the bottom-nothing fancy. I am hoping to tap into the sharing and wealth of knowledge here. Thanks!

 

[Russ2123]

Same here I forgot how much fun and time consuming it is. But in the long run is worth it.

 

[LyraGuppi]

Welcome to TFF!

 

[Toney]

Howdy

 

[Emz134]

Hey new to the forum and to keeping an aquarium just got 6 diamond tetras to start off.

 

[Mzoeller]

I'm really excited about it! I hope I don't kill any fish before getting it figured out.

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[KopDS]

If you can, I'd suggest getting some live plants. They will help remove nitrates. Java ferns (microsorum pteropus), Swords (Echinodorus) or Anubias are all nice easy plants to start with.

 

[Mzoeller]

Thank you! I enjoy live plants because they sway and move around more than plastic ones.

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[flchamp89]

Welcome sounds like a good start. There are some stocking issues with your tank.

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[thrujenseyes]

Hi everyone,
We had fish when I was a kid, then again as an adult. I havent had an aquarium set up for 10 or so years and have forgotten nearly everything. I got a 10-gallon tank in December and slowly got it up and running. 5 neon tetras, 2 little catfish and a few live plants were added two days ago. There are also some artificial plants, with black gravel on the bottom-nothing fancy. I am hoping to tap into the sharing and wealth of knowledge here. Thanks!

Hello and welcome! I was a similar case: Had a tank as a kid that we "cycled" by letting it sit for a week...ugh!
Then again in my early 20's that we "cycled" with hearty fish...even worse ugh!
Then again now in my 40's. This time I'm doing everything after much reading and learning. I came here and they helped me every step of the way thru my Cycling (the proper way). I had a super difficult time understanding all the chemistry behind it all but they were very patient and kind and helpful and I have an adorable little 6 gallon fluval edge with tiny little inhabitants and I love it very much. I still have the occasional "omg help me" and someone always does
Hope you have as good of an experience here as I have.

 

[Mzoeller]

Hello and welcome! I was a similar case: Had a tank as a kid that we "cycled" by letting it sit for a week...ugh!
Then again in my early 20's that we "cycled" with hearty fish...even worse ugh!
Then again now in my 40's. This time I'm doing everything after much reading and learning. I came here and they helped me every step of the way thru my Cycling (the proper way). I had a super difficult time understanding all the chemistry behind it all but they were very patient and kind and helpful and I have an adorable little 6 gallon fluval edge with tiny little inhabitants and I love it very much. I still have the occasional "omg help me" and someone always does
Hope you have as good of an experience here as I have.

This seems like a great forum, where you can learn a lot.

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[Mr. Bones]

Welcome

 

[Mzoeller]

Welcome sounds like a good start. There are some stocking issues with your tank.

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I'm all ears...

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[flchamp89]

Neons are recommended for a 20. Typically in groups of 6 or more. Even though they are small they are active in all areas of the tank. I have no idea what catfish you have. Hopefully it's a cory of sorts. Again shoals of at least four. However, even the pygmy species are recommended for larger tanks.

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[Mzoeller]

Neons are recommended for a 20. Typically in groups of 6 or more. Even though they are small they are active in all areas of the tank. I have no idea what catfish you have. Hopefully it's a cory of sorts. Again shoals of at least four. However, even the pygmy species are recommended for larger tanks.

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Oh, OK. The catfish are corys. Thanks for the input!

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