Newbie!

On 16 Aug 2006 12:31:12 -0700, "Peter Cashen"
wrote:

Hi I decided to get a tank the other day....

so I bought a 30 litre hexagonal tank, a heater and Elite Stingray 10
Underwater Filter (for tanks up to 50 litre) - the filter seems really
big!

I bought white gravel one or two plastic plants and a small statue
kinda thing. Looks a bit plain and you can see the filter just sitting
there at the back of the tank.

Cleaned everything including gravel and then filled with water.... put
in some anti-chlorine stuff, switched the filter and heater on and left
for 24 hours... but the water still seems cloudy!?!?

I want to get fish this weekend, but have been told to get some real
hard fish that can survive anything.... any recommendations!?!?

I want it to look nice but think it looks plain, but as its only small
I dont want to overpower it.... Can I add and remove stuff from the
tank after the fish have gone in??

Also, I didnt get a light.... but have seen the moonlight ones on
ebay.... tubes and leds... which are better....

Any recommendations on styling or general advice about cloudy water and
general stuff would be much much appreciated.

Thanks

Peter
I hope you are asking these questions of your fish dealer. He knows
your locality plus he has the stock you will choose from.

Start with a couple of inexpensive fish. When the tank has "cycled"
(check google for more detail) you can get a few more fish. Figure
adult size fish of 1 or 2 inches, no more than 6 fish total.

Don't overfeed. Hard to do, the fish are always hungry and look so
appealing.

Be sure to check the water temperature with a thermostat. Don't trust
the heater settings: "Trust, but verify!"

Change a gallon of water each week and replace any water that
evaporates.

As you have more specific questions, it will be easier for others to
help.

Good luck,

dick