- tank supplies (incomplete list)
- aquarium and stand of chosen size (20G high is great option)
- light timer
- 2g bucket
- ammonia solution to test biofilter
- a bottle of Seachem prime (can use old juice/liquid bottle)
- baggies/jars of fish foods (mysis is good option)
- initial tank setup
- put hardware in place
- paint back of aquarium (black paint and sponge brush)
- wash substrate
- substrate in tank
- use shims to level tank
- fill tank with water
- install filters, heater, ...
- stabilize and monitor nitrogen cycle
- introduce plants
- plant plants
- introduce biofilter
- verify biofilter
- add ammonia solution
- check a day later
- continue to add ammonia solution until day before fish are added
- introduce fish
- introduce schooling fish and/or other selections
- introduce Malaysian trumpet snails
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aquarium checklist (some steps for newbies)
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