New Tank

cheeseluva

cheeseluva

Michigan State!!!
Jul 18, 2006
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OK I am getting a new tank this weekend and I had a couple of questions because I don't want to lose a ton of money. Okay here are my Q's

What should I get Sand or Gravel?

How long does it take to cycle?

What cycle should I do? (leaning towards plant)

It'll probably be 29 Gallons so how many fish should I get?
 
I have a few suggestions for you. First, getting sand or gravel depends on the fish you want to keep. Second, cycling takes 6 - 8 weeks for it to completely cycle. Third, you should get the biggest tank you can afford and have room for. Larger tanks give more options for what fish to keep and are easier to maintain because it take more to overstock them.
 
Well I thoguht that sand would look a little neater. Because don't clams like to bury themselves in it? and don't flounders love it?
 
The only clams I have are the ones in my chowder.
 
Sand is good if you are going to have burrowing animals like freshwater clams or spiny eels. I have a small gravel/large sand in my 35 G with my eel who burrows in it all day long.
 
Gravel. Much easier to vaccuum.

Cycle time on a brand new tank is probably 6 weeks, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't have ANY fish. You need to have a few hardy fish to cycle well.

How many fish is a very tough question. It depends on the type and size of your fish. If you want an oscar, ONE in a 29 gallon is all you can have. Goldfish are large too and they generate a ton of ammonia so you wouldn't want to many of them either. On the other hand, if you get neons (which aren't hardy at all) you could probably have 25 or 30 after your tank has completely cycled.

I suggest buying a good beginner book (I got one called "A Simple Guide to Freshwater Aquariums") It turned me from being a complete failure at aquariums into a hobbyist. That book also has some great stocking suggestions for a 29 gallon tank.
 
If you want an oscar, ONE in a 29 gallon is all you can have
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all i can say is wow, you couldnt be more wrong. an oscar should not have less than 75 gallons to live happily. an oscar in a 29 gallon tank is just cruel, the fish will be stunted and die way too early. id like to know where you got that info because i know for a fact that pretty much nobody here would even think of recommending an oscar for that size tank. not to sound mean but do urself a favor mt and :read: :read: :read:
 
My mistake on the oscar. I know nothing but what I've read about them. My other suggestions are o.k.
 
Thanks guys you've helped a lot I'm still debnating if I should get gravel or Sand. I think I'm leanin g towards gravel.
 
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