Getting Jardini

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zypher

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GOod evening guys and gals!.
Just coming back to the hobby...

I use to have a silver that grew up to more than 2ft till
it jumped out of the tank and killed itself...(bout 8 years ago
in asia)

Now im here in the US and just got a 55g with fx-5 recently on
craigslist that i couldnt pass up for $50. So I jumped on it.

Questions:
How long will my 55G last till I have to replace it with a 150G?

How often should I replace the charcoal on filter?

What accessories do i NEED? ( i didnt have any back then but
regular undergravel filter since I get my water from a well and changed
half of my tank every 2 weeks. and it was in the tropics, so it doesnt get cold and too hot.

Drift wood necessary? or other plants?

Any input will be appreciated!..

Thanks,

Rey
 
zypher;4343125; said:
GOod evening guys and gals!.
Just coming back to the hobby...

I use to have a silver that grew up to more than 2ft till
it jumped out of the tank and killed itself...(bout 8 years ago
in asia)

Now im here in the US and just got a 55g with fx-5 recently on
craigslist that i couldnt pass up for $50. So I jumped on it.

Questions:
How long will my 55G last till I have to replace it with a 150G?

How often should I replace the charcoal on filter?

What accessories do i NEED? ( i didnt have any back then but
regular undergravel filter since I get my water from a well and changed
half of my tank every 2 weeks. and it was in the tropics, so it doesnt get cold and too hot.

Drift wood necessary? or other plants?

Any input will be appreciated!..

Thanks,

Rey
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uhm depending on the size of the jar when you get it, a 55 wiill be a short grow out for the aro. drift wood isnt a good idea when they are bigger, they might get spooked and run into it eg. lose of scales or serious injuries. your going to need a heater since your in the bay area now, plants are optional if you like em. some say floating plants will help a baby aro settle in when they are still small. and charcoal really isnt needed unless you want to take out medications.

feedings... try to get it on a good quality pellet, or market shrimp, blood worms and silver sides or smelt is a good diet. dont use live feeders. and choose your tank mates wisely or just keep the jar by itself ;)

best of luck.

Colton.
 
zypher;4345226; said:
Now I'm in the waiting time of cycling the tank.
1 month to do this? And how often should I replace
10% of the tank water?
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i would ask this in the setup and filtration section ;)
 
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