Released on = November 22, 2006, 9:05 am

Press Release Author = Dr. Laurence Magne

Industry = Environment

Press Release Summary = Beginner's Guide to Starting an Aquarium

Press Release Body = Can you believe that the Christmas season is already upon us!!!
And I know what some of you are thinking: time to get a larger aquarium!!! Yeah!!!
So you will have to remember, when setting up your new tank that you let it run for
at least a day to check that the tank does not leak, and that the equipment all
works, and to get the temperature stabilized, then introducing the first fish to try
to get the cycle going. However, when moving to a larger tank, you are better off
setting up the new tank using as much equipment and water from the old tank as
possible, and immediately introducing the old fish to their new tank. Do not get any
new fish until the tank is stable. Of course, all these steps are explained in
details in the extensive manual that you can download immediately at
www.first-aquarium-secrets.com.
Follow these steps when moving your fish to a larger aquarium:
Place the new tank where you want it. Rinse all the new equipment and the new gravel
and decorations in cool running tap water to remove any dust or debris that has
collected from manufacturing, shipping, or storage. Set up the equipment and get
everything ready to go for the new tank.
Drain the old tank by siphoning the water into buckets and net the fish and
carefully place them in one of these buckets of water. Make sure that the buckets
you are using have no residue from soaps or detergents, to prevent the toxicity of
these chemicals from harming your fish.
Scoop the gravel out of the old tank and place it in the new tank, then add the
water from your buckets to the new tank, leaving the bucket with the fish in it for
later. If this is enough water to get the filter started, do so. You should also
take this opportunity to set up your decorations in the new tank. Remember, even the
decorations in your tank will contain beneficial bacteria for your biological
filter, so feel free to use those as well.
If this is enough water for the fish to swim freely, gently net the fish out of the
bucket and place them in the new tank. If this is not enough water for the fish to
be able to swim freely, you will want to add fresh dechlorinated tap water to the
tank until you have enough water for the fish to be able to swim around. Once you
have introduced the fish to the new tank, add the water that they were in to the new
tank.
Top off the tank with fresh dechlorinated tap water. Do your best to keep the water
you are adding to the tank close to the temperature of the water that is in the
tank. This helps to minimize the stress to the fish and the biological filter due to
the move. Floating or standing aquarium thermometers are available at most pet
stores, and are fairly inexpensive. Also, the average human hand can differentiate
between temperatures within 1/2° Fahrenheit (1/4° Celsius), so keeping the
temperature close should not be much of a problem. If your water heater runs out of
hot water, feel free to let the tank sit while more water is heated.
After you have the new tank filled, let it sit for at least half an hour, then plug
in the heater and begin the process of setting the heater to the correct
temperature.
Feed sparingly and do not introduce any new fish for at least 4 weeks to make sure
the tank stabilizes well. This will give the bacteria for the biological filter time
to populate your new filters and will allow the fish a chance to get used to the new
tank.
Once your new tank is set up, remember to watch the fish as though you were cycling
the tank again. Following the instructions provided above, you are not likely to
have to go through much of this process again, however, it is a possibility. Of
course, your new tank will still require regular water changes and routine
maintenance of the filters, and the same loving care your fish received in their old
home.
Of course, all these steps are explained in clear and simple details in the manual
for Setting Up your Aquarium, which you will find at www.first-aquarium-secrets.com.
Setting up a new aquarium can be an exciting adventure and a source of fun for the
whole family-even if you have had an aquarium before.
To learn more on how to set up your first aquarium, visit
www.first-aquarium-secrets.com
Beginner's Guide to Starting an Aquarium





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