Hey guys, I’m a first time fish owner and I was just gifted this tank a couple of hours ago. im wondering what I should put in here before I go out and buy more stuff. I appreciate tips aswell!!!
Posted by BananaManThing
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cut-the-cords on
I assume you already know about having to cycle the tank before putting any life in it?
Personally I think these tanks are poorly suited for fish as there’s not much room for them.
I would start a little neocaridina shrimp army in there.
Edit: I assume there’s no fish in there as I cant see one… although om not known for my eyesight.
big1234444 on
Shrimp are really good choice you could do crabs as well
CheapCommission369 on
I’d say betta but the like breathing air from the surface and this is a tall tank so that’s a no no probably inverts because they need surface space rather than swimming space
SnakeHisssstory on
Fiptch
CaterpillarSelfie on
You can have shrimp or snails, no fish though cuz of it’s height.
lantrick on
Cycle the tank first and when that’s done in a ~ 1 + months, you’ll be ready for stocking
MrDarwoo on
We all make mistakes – just peel the 4 corners away gently without ripping the paint off. Roll it up and plop it in the bin.
-fakebirds- on
How many gallons is it?
Glittering_Turnip987 on
For starters please fill the tank up more.
Shrimp and 5 or 6 male endlers will be your best choice as there aren’t many fish that do well in vertical tanks.
I’m assuming you have not cycled this tank? Please research the nitrogen cycle before getting fish as this step is crucial to their survival it can take 4+ weeks. It’s also an active/ongoing process so not understanding the role good bacteria plays is important as the cycle can be crashed leading to poor water quality and possibly fish death. There is so substitute for cycling the tank, bottle bacteria may help but it will not instantly cycle a tank this still takes 4 weeks.
You should own a master test kit as we keep water not fish, and water conditioner are fish essentials.
Pet stores are a buisness first do your own reseach first
engagekhan on
Some more water
Hopczar420 on
Angel fish can do well in this kind of tank, but they will eventually outgrow it
Novelty_Lamp on
I’ve heard hexs have bad leak problems, I would pick another tank op. Leaks are impossible to fix in these.
ratatatantouille on
All I have ever seen these tanks used for was the coin drop thing they used to do at taco bell. Ik they’re fish tanks but I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen fish in one
xChiefAcornx on
Tetras. In a taller tank like that they will sit in the middle vertically.
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I assume you already know about having to cycle the tank before putting any life in it?
Personally I think these tanks are poorly suited for fish as there’s not much room for them.
I would start a little neocaridina shrimp army in there.
They come in all sorts of colours.
https://preview.redd.it/fbnw7m5ncg1g1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a81caa5b1f592c477332d530a9464174f689b089
Edit: I assume there’s no fish in there as I cant see one… although om not known for my eyesight.
Shrimp are really good choice you could do crabs as well
I’d say betta but the like breathing air from the surface and this is a tall tank so that’s a no no probably inverts because they need surface space rather than swimming space
Fiptch
You can have shrimp or snails, no fish though cuz of it’s height.
Cycle the tank first and when that’s done in a ~ 1 + months, you’ll be ready for stocking
We all make mistakes – just peel the 4 corners away gently without ripping the paint off. Roll it up and plop it in the bin.
How many gallons is it?
For starters please fill the tank up more.
Shrimp and 5 or 6 male endlers will be your best choice as there aren’t many fish that do well in vertical tanks.
I’m assuming you have not cycled this tank? Please research the nitrogen cycle before getting fish as this step is crucial to their survival it can take 4+ weeks. It’s also an active/ongoing process so not understanding the role good bacteria plays is important as the cycle can be crashed leading to poor water quality and possibly fish death. There is so substitute for cycling the tank, bottle bacteria may help but it will not instantly cycle a tank this still takes 4 weeks.
You should own a master test kit as we keep water not fish, and water conditioner are fish essentials.
Pet stores are a buisness first do your own reseach first
Some more water
Angel fish can do well in this kind of tank, but they will eventually outgrow it
I’ve heard hexs have bad leak problems, I would pick another tank op. Leaks are impossible to fix in these.
All I have ever seen these tanks used for was the coin drop thing they used to do at taco bell. Ik they’re fish tanks but I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen fish in one
Tetras. In a taller tank like that they will sit in the middle vertically.