help with the basics?

[KilledByQTips]

hey everyone again im new here and i need some help with some of the basics like i know i need a tank and filter and sand and decor but what r some other things that i will need to maintain water levels and stuff like that
its a lil embarrasing to have to ask about the basic stuff but i have to learn some how right lol
thanks and any advice is greatly appreciated
JJ

 

[Mahamotorworks]

Everyone has to start some where. The basics should include but is not limited to the following:
Tank. (to hold the water)
Water (a Really good thing to have for keeping fish.)
Filter.
Heater.
Water treatment Used to get chlorine and other unwanted things out of the water.
Test kit, so we can help you if things go wrong.
Siphon/Gravel Vac.
Gravel (so you can use the gravel vac.)
Thermometer.
Decor. (optinal for guys a must for gals)
Fish <---That is a good one!
Being a member of Myfishtank.net
The understanding that I am scarcastic.

Everything else is optional.

If you need more check out the beginner area it has a lot of good info that will help you figure this fish thing out.

MAHA

 

[KilledByQTips]

thanks maha lol ya fish and water would be a good thing to have huh!!
and another thing i was wondering can the color of your sand/gravel effect your fish at all? cuz ive seen some tanks with black sand and i kinda like how it looks lol : )
JJ

 

[Mahamotorworks]

I personaly like the black or natural color of gravel/sand. I have read that black will not stress out the fish as much but I really dont know how much it will affect them. I like the black cause it dose not look dirty. your fish will stick out better on a black gravel any way. I have a tank with some white gravel in it, looks dirty all the time. I wont go wiht white again.

MAHA

 

[James From Cali]

Dark colored gravel is best because it shows the fishes color more.

 

[KilledByQTips]

cool thanks for your help i will keep u posted on when and what tank/fish im gonna get..still workin on the money issue lol. i need a job but im only 14 so what can ya do lol : ) thanks again maha

 

[KilledByQTips]

wow that was wierd me and james posted a reply at like teh same time lol but thanks for your opinion also james im definitely goin black sand

 

[Mahamotorworks]

Look at Craigslist.org for tank and such you would have to pick them up but you can usually find a good deal there. Where are you located?

MAHA

 

[KilledByQTips]

im located in lancaster CA

 

[Mahamotorworks]

I would look on craigslits they have quite a big in CA. You can usually find good deals on tank and such there. Most people are getting out of the hobby and just want to get somemaney back. Remember Christmas is comming and nothing says "I love you" like a gft card to you LFS.

MAHA

 

[KilledByQTips]

ok i definitely will look there
and ya christmas is comin huh lol
and im pretty sure but LFS is local fish store right?

 

[mattistat]

ya it is and look at the stickies for more things like that

 

[Mahamotorworks]

Calm down kids.

MAHA

 

[KilledByQTips]

lol its ok he lives around the corner from me were buds lol

 

[Mahamotorworks]

Oh ok

MAHA

 

[mattistat]

well a fish store that i like is called aquatic tresures it's cool you should go there one day! howboput this weekend

 

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