New Tank, New Hobby, Very Scared

[AngelOfDeath]

I dont think a clown fish would last very long in a tropical set up lmfao

filter and heater on forever, lights on for 10-12 hours a day with live plants

heater should be placed by the filter so the warm current gets pushed around the tank

 

[Gill67]

Hi,

I have recently brought a 48 litre tank and a heater (both aquarline brand) to start caring for some tropical fish. I think just clownfish (not inspired by nemo! I just love them.)

However I'm really scared! I'm worried i might kill them as i know nothing about tropical fish or tanks so am waiting until i feel confident enough to buy the actual fish.

There are a few main questions i would like answered:

1) Should the lighting be left on at all times in the tank
2) Should the heating be left on at all times
3) Should the filter be left on at all times
4) Is the heater okay to be positioned near the filter
5) My heater and filter drop down quite low into the tank is this normal??
6) Any other advice

Sorry to be such a pain but i saw this forum and thought it could be my saviour!!! as much help and advice as possible would be fantastic!!!!
Thanks soooo much

pumb and heater should be on all time, light should only be on at night time until you go to bed as I was told keeping the light off helps fish grow.

 

[arobinson1984]

youll be pleased to hear: Ive brought a few books and done lots of research.

im avoiding marine fish for the time being and concentrating on tropical

im not so scared now ive got to grips with the basics

Thats a sensible idea, marine fish are very challenging to look after as well alot more expensive for the setup and upkeep.

Also another point, 48L wouldnt have been big enough for clownfish anyway, you need a minimum of 75L and that would be for just a couple as they can grow anywhere between 2-5" with the males generally being smaller than the females.

Andy

 

[OldMan47]

Another resurrection.

 

[arobinson1984]

Well spotted oldman

Andy