I am setting up a new 10 gallon tank for my betta fish. When I add the new water (conditioned of course) should I add TSS right away or wait?
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We add SafeStart to our water before we add the water to our tank. We only wait to make sure the water is the right temperature but it doesn't matter when you add TSS as long as you do it before you add it to your tank with the fish.
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You should wait 24 hours before adding the safe start if your using prime to condition the water.Add the fish right after the safe start.
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add the TSS at the same time with the fish, and make sure to use a syringe to force the TSS to the filter. The goal is to get contents of the bottle in the filter.
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The bacteria need food to eat, so I believe on Tetra's official site, it is recommended to have a fish at the same time to provide that. If they go longer then 3-5 hours without, you'll starve your bacteria and need to buy more.
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CO2 in general is a good thing, so that will improve your tank right away. Provided all other general care is given plus good lighting. It has worked well in my tank but this unit does require occasional cleaning.
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Stress coat is all you need, in my experience. Full water change or partial, just put a little in and the fish are HAPPY. Our Beta is about 4 years old, maybe going on 5 ...
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As long as the tank is either tall or wide enough to submerge the heater properly then yes this will work fine. I'd recommend adding the heater to the tank 24 hours before the fish, as it may need calibrated. There's a very easy to follow how-to video on youtube for "eheim jagar calibration" (or simular search should yield the link). Get your heater set up and heating the water to the proper temp then acclimate your betta to the tank (never drop a fish into a heated tank from a cold one, the shock may kill it or cause complications). If you must keep the fish in the tank keep a very close eye on the heater and adjust temperature very slowly to avoid stress to the fish which could cause unwanted issues. And just want to say "THANK YOU" in advance from your betta for getting it a heater! Too many forget they're tropical fish that like warmer water.
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The label suggested to use it on 2 gal and up tank. Either you upgrade your tank or you could try this: test out on the 1 gal tank without the fish in it for 24 hrs to see if the temperature stay within range. A word of advice from someone who made a lots of mistake as a first time betta owner: do it right or you end up spending more money fixing you mistakes and hurts the fish in the process. If you decided to upgrade your tank, then it is better to get a 5 gal. It just so much easier to add on other needed features, such as a heater or filter (personally, I like whisper brand filter), etc..plus, your fish would love the evpxtra space to explore. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes for caring your fish. The label suggested to use it on 2 gal and up tank. Either you upgrade your tank or you could try this: test out on the 1 gal tank without the fish in it for 24 hrs to see if the temperature stay within range. A word of advice from someone who made a lots of mistake as a first time betta owner: do it right or you end up spending more money fixing you mistakes and hurts the fish in the process. If you decided to upgrade your tank, then it is better to get a 5 gal. It just so much easier to add on other needed features, such as a heater or filter (personally, I like whisper brand filter),... » Read More The label suggested to use it on 2 gal and up tank. Either you upgrade your tank or you could try this: test out on the 1 gal tank without the fish in it for 24 hrs to see if the temperature stay within range. A word of advice from someone who made a lots of mistake as a first time betta owner: do it right or you end up spending more money fixing you mistakes and hurts the fish in the process. If you decided to upgrade your tank, then it is better to get a 5 gal. It just so much easier to add on other needed features, such as a heater or filter (personally, I like whisper brand filter), etc..plus, your fish would love the evpxtra space to explore. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes for caring your fish. « Show Less
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It takes quite a while for the bacteria to build up in the filter. Said it was important to not change out all media in the filter at the same time. I used Prime that removes chlorine when I do water changes. Also use Stress Plus in the tank and All Gone in my filter. My tank stays extremely clear and I have happy fish.
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The water treatment or stress coat is good and you should make sure to do water changes. I would suggestgetting a good fish keeping book or check the internet for bettas care. Proper feeding, water changes, temperature of water and good maintenance are all important. Talk to others, talk to pet shop people,it can be relaxing and enjoyable. Good luck
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Sorry, I can't give you an answer as we live and travel full time in our RV & we dump our black tank every week. If you are asking about putting it in before you store your RV, I think that it would be fine AS LONG AS YOU DUMP AND CLEAN your black tank before storage. I would add at least a gallon or two of water along with the happy camper.
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Correct add substrate and do your aquascaping add a couple zebra danios and let it cycle. Two weeks should do it. But get a test kit from amazon and test to make certain water is good.Watch some of the videos from Dustins Fish Tanks on youtube.
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It did cause slight PH fluctuations but what I did was keep a very close eye on my fish. I was ready to go if something happened but for me the shifts in PH were very very minor. I ran an air stone at night to desaturate excess Co2 since plants don't use it at night. Without taking any responsibility if you lose fish, I think you are safe. I keep ghost shrimp and a male Betta in a 20 gallon and they are fine. If you are maintaining all of your other parameters and your tank is healthy I don't believe you would have a PH imbalance large enough to do harm. Just make sure you use a test kit for a while when you start using the Co2. Test kits are a very important tool. I will post a picture of my tank using this product.
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I have fed my betta 1 pellet in the morning and two in the evening and she has been healthy for the last two years. 5-10 is definitely too much and will probably cloud the water if it doesn't eat them. If u do choose to go that route then I would agree with kcharn, prob a month for 10 and two months for 5. But over feeding is bad for your betta!
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Tap water is fine. You probably received chlorine tablets to put in the tank and if not, should ask about them.
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Have you tried Omega One Betta Buffet pellets also available through Amazon? Slightly larger pellets so I only feed two at a time. Excellent food, bettas adore, float well. Still some waste I'm afraid. i can't see why you shouldn't freeze betta pellets. I'm going to try with with a few and see what they are like when unfrozen. I have a feeling they might go soggy so would have to defrost a few at a time on a daily? basis.
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I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
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Lay it on a table and break it with something like a screwdriver or something. Put about 1/6 of it in. It works by raising the ph, which kills the fungus on the betta. You can do partial water changes every day. Maybe halfish. I didn't fully empty it. But keep putting a shard of it every day, and within a few days it'll look better. Continue to use a little bit a few days after you think it is fully healed just to be sure. Also, make sure the betta has good water conditions and is warm. Cold water is bad for bettas, but in a 1.2 gallon you probably won't need a heater. If you have any more questions or concerns, feel free to email me at caindanielle @ rocketmail . com. (sorry for spaces, I don't know if they censor emails)
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if there's alot of leaves get them out first And Noooo Add schock accordingly and run pump in filter mode for hours depending on how water looks But first check if PH is good before adding schock
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Hello, according to the manufacturer they state "....It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank. For use in freshwater or marine."If you are adding fish, or suspect there is parasite in your system, it would be best to use the product as directed on the label."In the aquarium, use 5 mL (1 capful) to every 40 L (10 gallons*). Repeat daily as required as long as fish show no stress. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 gallon*). Dips may be extended if fish show no evidence of stress." Hello, according to the manufacturer they state "....It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank. For use in freshwater or marine."If you are adding fish, or suspect there is parasite in your system, it would be best to use the product as directed on the label."In the aquarium, use 5 mL (1 capful) to every 40 L (10 gallons*). Repeat daily as required as long as fish show no stress. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 gallon*). Dips may be extended if fish show no... » Read More Hello, according to the manufacturer they state "....It is particularly useful in hospital and receiving tanks for new fish and whenever new fish are introduced to a community tank. For use in freshwater or marine."If you are adding fish, or suspect there is parasite in your system, it would be best to use the product as directed on the label."In the aquarium, use 5 mL (1 capful) to every 40 L (10 gallons*). Repeat daily as required as long as fish show no stress. For 1 hour dips, use 3 mL per 4 L (1 gallon*). Dips may be extended if fish show no evidence of stress." « Show Less