Noob Here

[BadBadger]

Hey all, my names kieran and im a noob in fish keeping haha
Yesterday i was given a full set up for free and today i've cleaned it and set it up.
I've added the water, added the gravel, treated the water with 'nutrafin aqua plus' and 'nutrafin cycle', set up the heater and filter.
My friend has told me to wait 2 weeks and to take some of the water for testing at a pet shop. If the levels are right then add some tetras.
Is this right?
Also i dont know if positioning of the filter and heater matters but heres was it looks like...

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Kieran

 

[Ghost9001]

How large is the tank? What type of filter?

 

[Truck]

You'll need to cycle the tank either fishlessly or fish in, please read the topics that are pinned in this section an see which one suites you best.

 

[BadBadger]

How large is the tank? What type of filter?

around 60L from my measurements. And its a interior 'elite stingray 15'.

 

[erk628]

Hey all, my names kieran and im a noob in fish keeping haha
Yesterday i was given a full set up for free and today i've cleaned it and set it up.
I've added the water, added the gravel, treated the water with 'nutrafin aqua plus' and 'nutrafin cycle', set up the heater and filter.
My friend has told me to wait 2 weeks and to take some of the water for testing at a pet shop. If the levels are right then add some tetras.
Is this right?
Also i dont know if positioning of the filter and heater matters but heres was it looks like...

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Kieran

Your friend is incorrect, more then likley the cycle stuff you bought will do nothing but have wasted your money wont do any harm either besides to your wallet. Check this out and read up on it http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/277264-beginners-resource-center/ youll find everything you need to know there. Any more questions dont hesitate to ask.

 

[BadBadger]

I've read through the 'Fish-in' cycle but it doesnt say when to put the fish in... Putting some in tomorrow seems a bit rushy.
And thanks for all the replies so quickly..
Much appreciated

 

[Truck]

you could put the fish in now, it doesn't make a difference, just make sure you keep on top of water changes

I recommend fishless if its your first time though, but I did fish in first time with no problems. and I have done them ever since.

 

[BadBadger]

you could put the fish in now, it doesn't make a difference, just make sure you keep on top of water changes

I recommend fishless if its your first time though, but I did fish in first time with no problems. and I have done them ever since.

To do fish-in im guessing i need to get my own test kit?

 

[Truck]

yes, for both fish in and fishless you need a test kit, are you in the UK? if so buy the salifert ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and PH test kits, if you're in the US then go with the API master test kit for freshwater.

 

[BadBadger]

yes, for both fish in and fishless you need a test kit, are you in the UK? if so buy the salifert ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and PH test kits, if you're in the US then go with the API master test kit for freshwater.

Yeah i live in the uk. Will take a trip to the local shop tomorrow. Will report the test results asap
Cheers

 

[Truck]

You may struggle to find the saliferts in the Local fish shop, the saliferts are more accurate than API and can be bought cheaply online

 

[BadBadger]

You may struggle to find the saliferts in the Local fish shop, the saliferts are more accurate than API and can be bought cheaply online

Ok, any good online stores you can point me too?

 

[Truck]

charter house aquatics

 

[aly_starh]

I use tetra Liquid test kits and they are fine.

Just make sure they are liquid as the paper ones are no good.

 

[aly_starh]

I use tetra Liquid test kits and they are fine.

Just make sure they are liquid as the paper ones are no good.