Repeat this process until the aquarium is fully stocked.ģ. While there are products on the market that help speed up this process, the safest way to cycle a newly set up aquarium is to 1) Add just a few fish initially, 2) feed sparingly and 3) Test ammonia and nitrite levels until they stabilize at zero before adding more fish. It takes time to establish the biological balance in an aquarium. Always start with the largest aquarium your space and budget allow.Ģ.
Aquariums 20 to 55 gallons are ideal for first time aquarists. Conditions tend to be more stable in larger aquariums, and if things start to go wrong, you have more time to correct them.
Small aquariums can be more difficult to maintain than larger ones and are not well-suited to beginners. Here are a few of the most common problems that beginning aquarists experience.ġ. When you're new at it, however, it's easy to do things that might not be good for your fish or your stress level. Aquarium keeping is a fun and rewarding activity that can provide years of enjoyment, education and even stress relief.
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