JenniferWarms
New Member
So I recently decided to get into fishkeeping as a hobby. I had always enjoyed having an aquarium when I was a child, although I don't think my dad really knew what he was doing.. so now that I'm older and in charge of my own tank I've been doing a lot of heavy research and trying to do everything PERFECTLY. I bought a 28 gallon bowfront tank 24 x 16 x 18 and let it cycle for a week before adding any fish. (That was hard, but I managed
) Anyways, so I bought three zebra danio's and three mollies. I plan to go back for three more danio's when it' time to add more fish, and I'm going to breed my own mollies.
So it's been three weeks since I added them and I've been watching them and monitoring the water closely. Now I have a few questions, and I hope it's alright if I put them all in here instead of making a a bunch of different threads:
1) How soon can I add more to the tank? I was told a month, but then I've also heard three weeks could be sufficient. Asking because I might be going to my fish store soon, and it'd be nice to save a trip.
2) For bottom feeders, I was interested in a pleco as I think are most new fish keepers, but I've recently learned that my tank might not be large enough for one as they can grow to be quite big. Is there any similar type of fish that would thrive in my tank I could use as a substitute?
3) Is water changing 20-25% once a week preferable compared to more in depth cleaning over a longer period of time?
4) Lastly, what are some fish suggestions I could add with these relatively peaceful group? I'd like some variety so I can get to know different species. It can be a little overwhelming with all the different compatibilities and wide selection. I'd like one or two bigger fish than the schoolers to add some different variety, but I don't want to if they won't thrive in my tank size. What are some good options?
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So it's been three weeks since I added them and I've been watching them and monitoring the water closely. Now I have a few questions, and I hope it's alright if I put them all in here instead of making a a bunch of different threads:
1) How soon can I add more to the tank? I was told a month, but then I've also heard three weeks could be sufficient. Asking because I might be going to my fish store soon, and it'd be nice to save a trip.
2) For bottom feeders, I was interested in a pleco as I think are most new fish keepers, but I've recently learned that my tank might not be large enough for one as they can grow to be quite big. Is there any similar type of fish that would thrive in my tank I could use as a substitute?
3) Is water changing 20-25% once a week preferable compared to more in depth cleaning over a longer period of time?
4) Lastly, what are some fish suggestions I could add with these relatively peaceful group? I'd like some variety so I can get to know different species. It can be a little overwhelming with all the different compatibilities and wide selection. I'd like one or two bigger fish than the schoolers to add some different variety, but I don't want to if they won't thrive in my tank size. What are some good options?