Hello!

[Yelhsa8642]

Hi! My name is Ashley and I'm new to the fish world! I'm interested in starting my own aquarium. I thinking of starting with a 5 or 10 gallon tank. I would appreciate any advice and help. Thanks.

[Drumachine09]

Welcome to the A.C.!


The general rule for beginers is start with the biggest tank you will ever want, because if yu start small, you will later want a bigger tank. belive me, its like a disease. I started with a ten. Then i went to a 29. Now a 55, and i am looking for a 75-100

[Incredulous_Ed]

Welcome to AC! The best first step you can take is read the beginners ebook on the left hand side of the site. It has a lot a great info and it's FREE!

[Severus]

Welcome to AC

[Abbeys_Mom]

Welcome to the forum :)

[I love Pufferfish]

welcome to ac, drummachine hase it right, My first tank was a 66 gallon tank and I never regret it!!

[sushant]

Welcome to AC:22:

[Chaindriven]

Welcome aboard to the Aquatic Community.
Learning how to set up a fish tank is not difficult. A successful freshwater tank will mean responsibility. Mostly you will be performing water changes. Deciding on the size. I suggest the bigger the better for many reasons. Have a good idea of the type of fish you want. Some fish only grow to be an inch or two, but other types of tropical fish can grow to be tank busters! If this is your first time with an aquarium, it may be a good idea to start with a tall 29-gallon aquarium. Stock it with some smaller and hardier species. Place your aquarium in an area where the light and temperature of the tank won't be affected it. Don't set it up near windows and heater vents. Sunlight that enters the room through a window could affect the temperature of your tank. This could also lead to algae problems. Remember fish, like all God's creatures require sleep. Eight to twelve hours of 'lights on' time only. You will want to place your aquarium on a stand that will be able to hold its total weight. You also want to be sure that the floor is able to support the total weight of the aquarium and stand. Good luck and God Bless.

[RobbieG]

Hi Ashley
Welcome to AC!

[gm72]

Welcome aboard!

Larger tanks are also easier to maintain. Consider going with a 29 gallon as a nice first tank.

[crackatinny]

Welcome to AC:thumb:

[WOLF]

Hi And Welcome To The Forum

[Nick_Pavlovski]

If you are going to have a small tank, remember "less is more" when it comes to fish, and don't forget those regular water changes!

[gm72]

Welcome aboard!