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  1. shouter

    shouter Thread Starter New Member

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    Hey all, Im new to the aquarium hobby. I have a 1 Gallon that my female Betta "Star Destroyer" is in, she seems to enjoy it quite a bit. Next to it is a small 5 gallon that I have had up since Monday. For Cycling it, I have 2 Danios in it. They seem quite happy in their tank. Ammonia levels have been kept under close watch, water changes have been made twice a day. I think I have been doing everything correctly so far. Any comments gladly welcome. Also, I know the tank is small, I already with I would waited to buy at least a 10 gallon. But I really wanted the 29 gallon kit that I saw for sale.
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    Welcome to the forum.

    I wouldn't do 2 water changes a day even with the tank cycling. I would recommend one every 2-3 days. Seachem Prime can be used to detoxify ammonia and nitrites when the tank is cycling do it doesn't cause harm to the fish.
     
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    Welcome to Aquarium Space Forum shouter!

    :D Please make yourself feel right at home sharing and learning with the rest of us, we're definitely a friendly bunch!

    :confused: If you’re having trouble finding something or need help you can contact myself (MOD_Dawn), Anthony or Jake through pm and we'll gladly help you ;)

    :D Also, if/when you get a chance be sure to post some photos/videos of your setup/setups.

    -> The following link will lead you directly to our photo/video section Aquarium Photos - Show off your Tank Forum
     
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    welcome :)
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    welcome
     
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    welcome
     
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  7. shouter

    shouter Thread Starter New Member

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    How to I attach pictures?
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    go to the site news/feedback board and there is a thread on posting pics.
     
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  9. shouter

    shouter Thread Starter New Member

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    Thanks. Well, here are pictures of my setup(s)

    <a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.theexoticfish.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3219" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">viewtopic.php?f=10&t=3219</a>
     
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    buzz4520 Well-Known Member

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    looks good.
     
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    Welcome to the forum, agreed with anthony if it's cycling i'd do 1 wc a 2 days
     
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    Welcome!
     
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  13. shouter

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    Okay, Ill lay off the water changes for a little bit. I really am enjoying my new (albeit small) tank! It is alot of fun to watch the Danios go crazy chasing each other.

    Question for later on, what is a good quality 20-30 gallon tank that is not too expensive at all? Or an Aquarium Kit of that size?
     
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    if I were you I'd do the standard 55g, will prob. be cheaper too!
    Check craiglist in your area & most equip can be gotten there too (or ebay/aquabid)
     
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    welcome to the forum
     
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    welcome :) get some photos uploaded when u can :)
     
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    shouter Thread Starter New Member

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    Welcome
     
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