I need help with my saltwater aquarium?
I bought an aquarium from a yard sale and they said it was all ready to go….I got it home and have no idea how to set up the filtration system…the brand says supra?? That’s all I know…It’s a 55 gallon tank and would like to know if I can find a step by step demonstration on how to get it going….
Tetra Secondnature Supra is a brand of aquarium air pump. Air compressor sits outside the tank and sends air into the tank thru tubes. It hooks up to small clear plastic flexible tubes. The tubes attach to an undergravel filter. Go online with the brand names and there should be instructions. Right now I think it has an undergravel filter. An undergravel is plastic plates that fit in the bottom of the tank and tubes which bubble, the tubes are about one inch diameter. Do not plug the heater in unless it is in the water properly. Some clamp on the sides and have a red dial some go in the water all the way called submersible.
Clean the tank out with vinegar or lemon juice or aquarium cleaner.
Then before adding fish READ!
The Importance of Cycling an Aquarium and only doing small water changes so that you do not upset the biological balance:
I have raised fish for more than 35 years, the most common hardship that people face when raising pet fish or pond fish is due to not understanding the importance of the Nitrogen Cycle and Cycling the aquarium or fish pond. It is extremely important to gradually add fish that get along to any aquarium. If you just did more than a 50 percent water change then the aquarium or pond needs to be cycled again and the water quality parameters of Ammonia and Nitrite monitored. Never change the pH suddenly it is fatal or near fatal. Always remove the chlorine,chloramine and add water that is the exact same temperature so that there are no sudden temperature changes on the fish.
Monthly water changes of 10 to 20 percent are recommended, in some instances it should be done weekly. Always monitor the Ammonia and Nitrogen levels and add beneficial bacterial enzymes if needed, usually they are needed and can be purchased. BIG WATER Changes of over 30 percent can actually do more harm then good, and upset the balance.Overcleaning of the gravel and tank is a fast way to kill off the fish you have raised for so long.The beneficial bacterial colonies live on the surfaces of the filer material,gravel,rocks,plants,etc!
Green algae means that the water quality is in balance. Green algae looks bad but is beneficial. Reduce the lighting number of hours and keep away from a bright window.Reduce the lighting to around 8 hours daily;use a coffee pot timer if needed. Algae will first occur as a brownish film then gradually green up, at that time you can also add an algae eater or snails of appropriate type. Do not kill off your pleco or otocinclus by putting it in the tank too soon!
When you are ready I suggest a heated smaller aquarium as a quarantine tank for new arrivals for two weeks, then add them to your main aqaurium. Water should be cycled in both aquariums. I also highly recommend sponge filters maintain beneficial bacterial colonies. New fish should be monitored for possible ick and fungal infections, these can be frequently seen in fish from large pet store chains and stores which sell fish and linens and more. Stores that sell clothing and fish etc tend to be clueless as to what they mix in the same tank. One of the worst examples of this was male fancy guppies in a tank full of spotted green puffers. Not only do those places have low quality fish care but they are expensive.
My favorite products are Aquarium Salt (non Iodine salt used for water softeners,ice cream making or sold for freshwater fish),Kordon Rid Fungus which also works great on Ich. Low level doses of Malachite green. Scaleless fish like tetras,catfish,ghosts,silver dollars, loaches,botias should be treated with scaleless type medication or reduced levels. Do not use copper products on snails,shrimp,or crustaceans.Antibiotics should only be used when there is a bare bottom aquarium and the water quality is being checked. Many bad water quality issues can trigger bacterial and fungal issues, and antibiotics are not always beneficial. They tend to also destroy the water quality.
Increase oxygen if water is above 80 degrees Farenheit, and always increase oxygen when treating sick fish.
Seller tropicalfishaquarium on Aquabid.com Aquabid is a great place for high quality American born and raised fish from top breeders. Support your local pet store. Avoid fish from big chain stores and the worst being those who sell pets,clothing,and groceries under the same roof.
In the past I owned a pet store for more than 8 years which specialized in high volume fish sales. I have been raising and breeding fish for more than 35 years. Fish are easy if you follow basic guidelines and keep fish species that should live together with each other.
Enjoy your aquarium!
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