How To Get An Aquarium Ready For Fish. Step 3 Condition After you remove the chlorine youll want to condition the water in preparation for your new pets. You have to ensure the tank environment is safe for your fish.
Yes cycling of the tank can feel tedious and take some time but you do not wish for your fish to die right. Angelfish would be fine in a 55g but they do better with softer water. Tank Requirements for Tropical Fish.
Fish-keepers can make tap water safe for their fish by pre-treating it with a liquid water conditioner obtainable from the aquarium store or pet store.
The way you use these products is to have the fish for your tanks at hand and the product there and when you get all of them together you SHAKE the container of product and pour the WHOLE thing in the tank so the bacteria in the bottom all gets in the tank and make sure your fish are ready to be put in the tank within an hour or so. Otherwise youll need a fish bag your tank water gravel substrate a portable air pump with an air stonemarina worked best in my aquarium air pump tests see review section on this site and a filter media bag. Add the hardiest fish first if possible and the rest after a week or two. It should take about 2 weeks after adding your fish to have a balanced tank.
