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<blockquote data-quote="mk76" data-source="post: 2322103" data-attributes="member: 22554"><p>Got my first tank set up today and within no time learnt about mistakes I did + improvement areas.</p><p></p><p>Tank - <a href="https://www.flipkart.com/r-s-electrical-rs-300a-glass-rectangle-aquarium-tank/p/itmb074a36b3c64c" target="_blank">https://www.flipkart.com/r-s-electrical-rs-300a-glass-rectangle-aquarium-tank/p/itmb074a36b3c64c</a></p><p>Dimensions ( W/H/D / Wt ) - 31/38/30 / 3.5kg</p><p>Fish - Betta x 1</p><p>Accessories - External filter, 50W heater</p><p>Decoration - Crystal sand, Plastic artifacts</p><p></p><p>Mistakes</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Cycle the tank before bringing the fish. If possible do not buy them on the same day.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Add water slowly in the tank or else be prepared for the aquatic dust storm. Use funnel, hand or even a flat plastic sheet to distribute water pressure on the base.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Check water temp, chlorine amount etc before bringing in the fish</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Fish need acclimation time and is not a 'Yipeee !! .. Drop me in the big pool' thing</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">The aquarium shops are just selling place with limited intent to educate.</li> </ol><p></p><p>Came across <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/MayurDevAquascaper" target="_blank">Mayur Dev - Aquascaper </a>on youtube. Good and easily understandable content.</p><p>The one thing I liked is when he mentioned that this hobby is all about keeping the water clean and healthy. The rest will be natural...</p><p></p><p>Improvements</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Will re-landscape the tank to be a more natural place.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Remove the plastic decorations</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Will add plants, grass, moss etc. Although I'm not sure at present what I can add based on tank size and availability, and what substrate to use.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">May be add a rock or so to act as a hiding place</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Add a better filter. Somehow I feel air pump is too strong and the water filter is gimmicky. ( It drops water on a 2mm sponge at the top from where it falls in the tank )</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Validate the quality of food, medicines that the shop has given</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">... and maybe add a companion</li> </ol><p>Any suggestions are most welcome</p><p></p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]120061[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]120062[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mk76, post: 2322103, member: 22554"] Got my first tank set up today and within no time learnt about mistakes I did + improvement areas. Tank - [URL]https://www.flipkart.com/r-s-electrical-rs-300a-glass-rectangle-aquarium-tank/p/itmb074a36b3c64c[/URL] Dimensions ( W/H/D / Wt ) - 31/38/30 / 3.5kg Fish - Betta x 1 Accessories - External filter, 50W heater Decoration - Crystal sand, Plastic artifacts Mistakes [LIST=1] [*]Cycle the tank before bringing the fish. If possible do not buy them on the same day. [*]Add water slowly in the tank or else be prepared for the aquatic dust storm. Use funnel, hand or even a flat plastic sheet to distribute water pressure on the base. [*]Check water temp, chlorine amount etc before bringing in the fish [*]Fish need acclimation time and is not a 'Yipeee !! .. Drop me in the big pool' thing [*]The aquarium shops are just selling place with limited intent to educate. [/LIST] Came across [URL='https://www.youtube.com/c/MayurDevAquascaper']Mayur Dev - Aquascaper [/URL]on youtube. Good and easily understandable content. The one thing I liked is when he mentioned that this hobby is all about keeping the water clean and healthy. The rest will be natural... Improvements [LIST=1] [*]Will re-landscape the tank to be a more natural place. [*]Remove the plastic decorations [*]Will add plants, grass, moss etc. Although I'm not sure at present what I can add based on tank size and availability, and what substrate to use. [*]May be add a rock or so to act as a hiding place [*]Add a better filter. Somehow I feel air pump is too strong and the water filter is gimmicky. ( It drops water on a 2mm sponge at the top from where it falls in the tank ) [*]Validate the quality of food, medicines that the shop has given [*]... and maybe add a companion [/LIST] Any suggestions are most welcome [ATTACH type="full" alt="1636896155435.jpeg"]120061[/ATTACH] [ATTACH type="full" alt="1636896190077.jpeg"]120062[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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