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 5 PCS Mini Plastic Fish Decoration for Aquarium Tank US $5.03 
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 Plastic Aquarium Plants Fish Tank Ornament with Ceramic Base US $9.36
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 Green Yellow Fish Tank Aquarium Aquascaping Plastic Plant Decor 15.7" 2 Pcs US $8.59
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 36.5CM 1.2ft Aquarium Fish Turtle Tank 42 LED White Bar Waterproof Light New US $1.28
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 Up-Air Worldwide Used Aquarium Fish Tank Blue 18 LED Airstone Bubble LED Lights US $.61
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 Pink Flower Green Slim Plant Decor 2 Pcs for Fish Tank US $4.56
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 57 LED Blue Light Waterproof Aquarium Fish Tank 19 Inch US $1.25
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 ☆WaterProof 18 LED 18.5cm 0.61ft Blue Aquarium Fish Turtle Tank Lights Pet New☆ US $.33
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 9x Plastic Plants Flowers Tank Decoration Fish Aquarium US $.02
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 3 Pcs Fish Tank Aquascaping Artificial Grass Purple Blue Plants US $7.59
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 Fish Tank Aquarium White Green Oval Leaf Lifelike Plastic Underwater Plant 7" US $8.59
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 2M White 5050 LED Light For Garden Aquarium Fish Tank Showcase Kitchen Home Bar US $1.44
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 LCD Digital Temperature Thermometer for Aquarium Fish Tank Water US $1.00
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 furniture FISH TANK aquarium house end TABLE fit for monster high barbie OOAK US $9.99
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 Fish Tank 38cm Artificial Rotala Rotundifolia Plant US $6.93
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 Brand New Aquarium Fish Tank 18 Inch 18 Blue LED Bubble Decoration Lights US $1.07
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 Nice 6.5in 16.5cm 6 LED Colorful Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube Bar Bubble Light US $.11
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 Slow Flash Colorful 46cm 18 LED Aquarium Fish Tank Bar Beaming Air Bubble Light US $3.45
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 69" Siphon Vacuum Pump For Aquarium Fish Tank Gravel Water Cleaning Change FD4 US $.99
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 2 Pcs Emulational Water Plants Decoration White Purple for Fish Tank US $5.13
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 Plastic Fish Tank Decorated Plant for Aquarium Green US $9.33
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 ★ 26*15*15CM Tank Aquarium Net Hatchery fish Breeding ★ US $.02
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 Plastic Orange Hard Plastic Grass Decor for Fish Tank Aquarium US $7.79
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 MARINA FLOATING 2 IN 1 FISH HATCHERY AQUARIUM FISH ISOLATION TANK BRAND NEW US $7.82
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 Fish Tank Plastic Ornament Plant Green w Ceramic Base US $10.83
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 UV Light For Fishtank US $115.00
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 Tank Plastic Lifelike Black Stripe Fish Decoration US $5.63
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 5 Pcs Fish Tank Aquarium Plants Underwater Grass Ornament Decoration US $6.56
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 Fish Tank Ornament 8.1" Blue Fuchsia Plastic Tree Plant US $5.99
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 Lot of 8 Aquarium Fish tank Ornaments NO RESERVE! US $7.00
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Rain Bar Unit Outflow Pipe Hose 13mm/15mm US $11.14
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 Fish Tank White Ceramic Base Green Red Plastic Plants US $3.90
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 18 LED Blue Bright Fish Tank Pond Aquarium Submersible Waterproof Light New US $.48
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 Sunsun 12W 6000L/H Fish Tank Dual Wave Maker Aquarium Pump Power Head JVP-201 US $7.90
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 GIANT FISH TANK!! US $700.00
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Biochemical Sponge Water Filter US $.10
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 Laptop PC USB Office Desktop Decoration Water Mini Aquarium Fish Tank LED Light US $8.25
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 Aquarium Fish Tank 48 LED Flexible Strip Light + Power US $.10
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 TRACKED SHIP Aquarium Plastic Plant Fish Tank Ornament US $2.00
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 Stick on Self Adhesive Temperature Thermometer for Aquarium Fish Tank US $1.00
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 Bright Aquarium Fish Tank Blue 12 LED Airstone Bubbler LED Lights Lighting US $.49
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 5W UV Light Sterilizer Aquarium Fish Pond Clarifier Tank Lamp+Power supply NEW US $38.90
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 Plastic Mini Fish Floating Tank Aquarium Ornament Decor US $5.81
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 Fish Tank Manmade Lotus Leaf Style Plastic Grass 2 Pcs US $7.60
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 Fish Tank Emulational Landscaping Purple White Plastic Plants US $6.56
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 Fish Tank Plastic Grn Grass Aquascaping Plants Ornament US $11.53
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube 12 White LED Submersible Bubble Airstone Lights US $.92
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 Lifelike Plastic Leaves Underwater Plant Decor Green 8" for Aquarium Fish Tank US $18.93
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 Aquarium Biochemical Sponge Filter Fish Tank Air Pump US $1.00
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 MARINA 4 IN 1 DELUXE AQUARIUM FISH TANK CLEANER / SCRAPER BRAND NEW US $8.68
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 Aquarium 42 LED Submerged Bar White Light Fish Tank New US $.77
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 Fish Tank 9.4" Height Emulational Green Aquatic Plants Decor US $10.44
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 27CM 0.89FT Submerged 30 LED Aquarium Fish Turtle Tank Blue Light Pet New US $.96
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 Fluval EDGE Fish Aquarium Tank Set 6 Gal Burnt Orange US $147.99
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 2M Blue 5050 LED Light For Garden Aquarium Fish Tank Showcase Kitchen Home Hot US $1.44
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 Plastic Aquarium Fish Tank Sponge Water Bio-filter New US $.10
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 3 Pcs Green Plastic Clover Plant Grass Fish Tank Decor US $4.16
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 2.5W Aquarium Fish Tank 42 LED White Bar Strip Lights US $.02
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 Nice 6.5in 16.5cm 6 LED White Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube Bar Bubble Light US $.41
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube 12 Blue LED Submersible Bubble Airstone Lights US $.96
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 18 White LED Aqaurium Fish Reptile Tank BEAMING Up-Air luminous BUBBLE Light Bar US $1.09
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 Bright White 60 LED 190cm 5050 Waterproof Car Fish Tank Strip Bulbs Roll Light US $.49
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 57 LED Submerged Fish Aquarium Tank White Light Strip 18.7inch Waterproof NEW US $.62
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Submerged Airstone18 colorful LED Bubble Light Strip 100-240V US $.79
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 Novel Amazing 6 LED Blue Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube 1.2W Bar Strip Bubble Light US $.71
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 110V US Plug 3W Submersible Water Pump Fountain Pond Fish Tank Aquarium Filter US $7.99
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Air Pump 3L/min +Tubing +Air Stone (FOR 220V- 240V ONLY) SD1 US $.99
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 Hot Beauty White 460mm 1.8W 18 LED Aquarium Fish Tank Beaming Air Bubble Light US $2.28
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Air Tube 18 White LED Submersible Bubble Airstone Lights US $1.07
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 NWT Gymboree BUBBLY BABY 18-24 Fish Lot ~ Tank Bodysuit, Headband, 2-pair Socks US $9.99
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 Office Desk Decor White LED Mini Fish Tank Aquarium US $66.04
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 New Colors Beautiful Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Water Plants Ornament decorative US $4.99
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 5PCS Green Beautiful Aquarium Fish Tank Plastic Water Plants Ornament Decorative US $4.99
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 Fish Tank Ponds Black Gray Air Bubble Release Stone New US $6.23
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 CUTE MERMAID FISH GOTHIC ROCK N ROLL PUNK GOTH LONG TANK TOP LADIES INSANITY US $25.27
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 Fish Tank Aquarium Green Plant Ceramic Base Ornament US $16.60
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 Aquarium Fish Tank Stick on Sticky Adhesive Temperature Thermometer US $1.99
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 MINI Aquarium Digital LCD Thermometer Fish Tank Water Marine US $.01
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 Fish Tank Green Leaves Orange Water Lily Flower Plastic Plant Aquascaping US $9.78
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 Marineland Penguin Power Filter 50 to 70 Gallon Aquarium Fish Tank 350 GPH US $42.99
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 SHARK TEETH & FOSSIL FRAGMENTS, AQUARIUM-FISH TANK GRAVEL, 1/4 lb., FTG32 US $2.24
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 9" Fish Tank Green Artificial Snowflake Shaped Leaves Plastic Plant Ornament US $11.25
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 3 Pcs Floating Tail Plastic Fish for Aquarium Fish Tank US $3.69
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 Lifelike Green Plastic Tank Water Floating Fish 5 PCS US $5.49
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Setting Up An Aquarium Fish Tank
An aquarium fish tank can bring the beauty and splendor of tropical or freshwater fish into your home or office, and if you follow sound fishkeeping principles when setting up your tank it will bring you years of enjoyment.
Planning your aquarium
A visit to your local pet store or specialist fish breeder will help you decide on the type of fish you'd like to have in your new aquarium fish tank. The staff at the store will also help you decide on the right size tank for the space available and supply all the necessary equipment and accessories that you will require.
However, don't buy any fish, yet! You'll need to establish your tank before you introduce any fish into it.
The first step is to thoroughly clean the tank. Don't skip this important step just because the glass of the aquarium looks clean. Use a mild detergent in warm water to scrub out the tank. Rinse out the tank thoroughly to completely remove all traces of debris and detergent. Flush out the cleaned tank several times with fresh water to ensure there are no traces of detergent left behind.
Also clean all equipment that will be used in your new aquarium fish tank and rinse thoroughly. Even a tiny amount of leftover detergent can kill your fish so do not skimp on the rinsing process. Gravel should be rinsed under running water until the water runs clear. Plants can be stored in a clean bucket of water while you set up your fish tank.
Even a small aquarium fish tank is heavy - one gallon of water weighs about 10 lbs - so your new tank will require a sturdy stand. There are dedicated aquarium stands available that will provide a solid base, although a small fish tank might sit on another item of furniture. Use a layer of polystyrene tiles between the tank and the stand to even out any bumps.
When setting up your aquarium try to avoid placing it in direct sunlight, which will cause algae to grow in the tank. Remember it will need to be situated near a power outlet as many items of tank equipment require a power source.
Now you can fill your tank and check for leaks. Leave the water for several hours and confirm that the tank is not leaking and then drain the tank.
If you will be using an under-gravel filter place it in the tank first, following the instructions provided, then add the gravel, piling it a little higher towards the back of the aquarium to give the impression of distance within the tank.
Half fill the tank with water. Ideally, use dechlorinated water, or add chlorine remover in the recommended dosage. Place a dish in the tank on top of the gravel and pour the water gently onto the dish. This will create minimum disturbance to the gravel.
Next, install the filter and the heater if you will be using one. For an indoor freshwater aquarium fish tank a heater is rarely required. Tropical saltwater fish will generally require a heater to maintain the necessary temperature. If you are using a heater you will also need to install a thermometer in an easy-to-read location.
Now you can add your aquarium decorations. This could include a backing picture, rocks or other ornaments on the base of the tank. Create plenty of hiding places with the use of rocks and other decorations. Your fish will be glad of a place to hide from time to time. You can also install plants that need to be buried in the gravel at this time. Floating plants can be added when the tank is full.
Turn on the filter and the heater and ensure they are working before filling the aquarium to the top with dechlorinated water. This will start the process of tank cycling which is the process of eliminating excess ammonia from the tank.
Ammonia can be a problem when setting up a new tank as the bacteria that breaks down ammonia is not yet present. Over several months beneficial bacteria (nitrosomonas) will develop in the tank. The bacteria breaks down the toxic ammonia into nitrites. Because of the time it takes for the beneficial bacteria to develop in the tank it is recommended that you do not introduce fish for at least two weeks after setting up your tank.
When you are ready to add fish to your new tank try adding just a few at a time. You'll bring them home from the store in a plastic bag filled with water. Float this bag, still sealed, on top of the tank until the water temperature in the bag matches the water temperature of the tank. This may take several hours. Don't rush. When the water temperatures are the same you can carefully undo the bag. Let the fish swim out of the bag by themselves before removing the bag.
Watch your fish for several days or even several weeks to ensure they are healthy before adding more fish. Take your time to establish your fish population and you'll give the biology of the tank time to adjust to the new fish and the waste they produce.
Always purchase your fish from a reputable dealer to avoid the likelihood of introducing diseased fish to a tank. Never add plants or fish from wild to a fish tank - the microorganisms and bacteria attached to fish from the wild can be deadly for fish in a tank!
Setting up and maintaining an aquarium fish tank involves a commitment of both time and money but will reward the dedicated aquarist with years of enjoyment.
About the Author
Alison Stevens is an online author and maintains
The Goldfish Site
to assist anyone who wants to get started with setting up an aquarium fish tank and keeping goldfish.
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