May 3, 2012 - I recently upgraded from a 20L to a 48L fish tank. I set the new rank up with fresh new gravel, clean, declorinated water, thermometer and new filter and let it stand for a week after adding some filter start bacteria. I then transferred over my 5 minnows together with the ornaments, and filter to the new tank. I had a small bacterial bloom as cloudy water, but this resolved fairly quickly. After about another week, I suddenly had a fish fatality, sharply followed by 2 more. I was unable...
May 5, 2012 - I have been interested for a while in creating one, but I'm unsure the best way to get started and educate myself on the subject. I've read a few articles online and I've learned it takes several months just to create the right ecosystem before introducing actual fish. How does a total noob get started with their first salt water tank?...