What else do I need?

[punkchica321]

Hey guys! So I went to walmart today and got that 5 gallon starter kit that some of you suggested. I saw a 10 gallon one but didn't have enough money with me. :-/

Anyway I'm trying to think of what else I need, this is my list please tell me if I should add anything else and know of any places to get such suggested item at a decent price.

-Heater(it's on its way here right now)
-Gravel
-Silk Plants
-Decorations
-BETTA!

[Min]

Originally Posted by punkchica321

Hey guys! So I went to walmart today and got that 5 gallon starter kit that some of you suggested. I saw a 10 gallon one but didn't have enough money with me. :-/

Anyway I'm trying to think of what else I need, this is my list please tell me if I should add anything else and know of any places to get such suggested item at a decent price.

-Heater(it's on its way here right now)
-Gravel
-Silk Plants
-Decorations
-BETTA!

Water Conditioner & food but im sure you would have got the

[kelly528]

Not sure if you are doing this but personally I would do a fishless cycle, so...

-Pure ammonia
-Test Kit

To me at least having a 5g tank but having to do 100% water changes each week cause its uncycled is a massive waste, espescially since 5g tanks are HEAVY! I can't life mine, thats for sure!

[punkchica321]

Originally Posted by Min

Water Conditioner & food but im sure you would have got the

...Is it sad that I forgot about food? Man my mind is somewhere else today. Thanks for reminding me!

The starter kit came with a small bottle of TetraAqua AquaSafe Water Conditioner, so I'm good on that for now. As long as that's a good water conditioner?

[punkchica321]

Originally Posted by kelly528

Not sure if you are doing this but personally I would do a fishless cycle, so...

-Pure ammonia
-Test Kit

To me at least having a 5g tank but having to do 100% water changes each week cause its uncycled is a massive waste, espescially since 5g tanks are HEAVY! I can't life mine, thats for sure!

Oh that's a good idea, how do I do a cycle though exactly? Is there a link on this? :-s Also what test kit should I get and do I get the pure ammonia at the fish store? God I'm such a n00b.

[Min]

Originally Posted by punkchica321

Oh that's a good idea, how do I do a cycle though exactly? Is there a link on this? :-s Also what test kit should I get and do I get the pure ammonia at the fish store? God I'm such a n00b.

I found this link in another post on here


http://www.tropicalfish.site5.com/tf...ad.php?t=60022

I think a lot of people on here use the master kit for fresh water.

[kuklachica]

I highly recommend the API test kit. I ordered mine off of Walmart.com and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a pet store.

I wouldn't use that water conditioner. There is nothing wrong with it per se, but when I used it I had serious clouding issues. Had to change the water 100% every other day because it got cloudy (in a 6.6 gal and 2.5).

I recommend the Ace brand ammonia. That is what I am using and it is going well.

Good luck! You are doing a great job getting everything together and correct before you get the betta!

[punkchica321]

Originally Posted by kuklachica

I highly recommend the API test kit. I ordered mine off of Walmart.com and it's a heck of a lot cheaper than a pet store.

I wouldn't use that water conditioner. There is nothing wrong with it per se, but when I used it I had serious clouding issues. Had to change the water 100% every other day because it got cloudy (in a 6.6 gal and 2.5).

I recommend the Ace brand ammonia. That is what I am using and it is going well.

Good luck! You are doing a great job getting everything together and correct before you get the betta!

I'll check those things out and thanks! :) What water conditioner would you recommend?

[kuklachica]

oops! Sorry I forgot to mention that... Prime is very good and Amquel from what I understand is good as well.

[kelly528]

You can get pure ammonia at a walmart or hardware store. It is sold as a cleaning agent (yupp-- do NOT want fish swimming in that!)

Look for a bottle that has ammonia as the ONLY ingredient... some come with addes surfactants to make them bubble or scents... these are no good. Usually the cheapest brand of ammonia is the purest.