first tank!

sand is good do you know the water parameters ????
 
One word of advice if you are going with sand (which appears you are) get MTS or some kind of snail that overturns your sand to keep dangerous gas pockets from forming. I have 3 different kinds of snails that do this for me in my sand bottom tank.

O and please do get a water test kit. Alot of the ones at fish stores aren't that acurate after you carry your water to them. That way you will always be prepared for those " O NO MOMENTS ".
 
Thanks guys

I do have some snails in it...but they are really small can't really see them sometimes

o...ya i went to the store today and picked up some beneficial bacteria and the store owner gave me some of his "filter squeezins" to help jump start things.
 
hey guys, i have one more question, maybe you guys can help me out..

its my driftwood, it is breaking down and i don;t know why?
i cooked it for 15 min in a pot .... like i was told at the store.
 
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