Setting Up A Freshwater Aquarium

Setting Up A Freshwater Aquarium
  1. Rinse the aquarium with warm water. Position the aquarium away from direct sunlight. Place on a level, solid base, preferably on an aquarium stand (to prevent a possible pressure crack).
  2. Tape background on outside of the aquarium.
  3. Add gravel. Note: If using under gravel filter add before adding gravel.
  4. Fill with lukewarm water to within 2" of top.
  5. Add aquarium salt, Jack’s Complete Water Conditioner and Vitamin and Mineral Pyramid, following directions on package.
  6. Set up filtration system.
  7. Place heater in aquarium. Wait 15 minutes before plugging it in. Set to 76°-78° for tropical or 70°-72° for goldfish. Use thermometer to adjust accordingly.
  8. Decorate as desired.
  9. Fill aquarium to within 1" of top.
  10. Put hood/glass canopy and strip light on aquarium.
  11. After temperature is stabilized, add first batch of fish and live plants. Generally first fish are added 24 hours after setting up the aquarium.
  12. Bio-Boost is cultured live bacteria and should be added to the water when the fish are introduced to the aquarium.