cleaning tank

[dmoore504]

should it be done 1 or 2 a week

 

[hot883]

Originally Posted by DMoore504
should it be done 1 or 2 a week
You might want to be alittle more specific in what you call "cleaning the tank". What size do you have, how long has it been up and whats the inhabitants. You might get better responses to your question IMO.

 

[dmoore504]

its been setup 1 week and its a 20 gal, and i have a hermit crab in it

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by DMoore504
should it be done 1 or 2 a week

Are you talking about water changes? top offs? what????
Lisa :happyfish

 

[monalisa]

Originally Posted by DMoore504
its been setup 1 week and its a 20 gal, and i have a hermit crab in it

Furthermore, you have a hermit crab in a 1 week old tank...why?
Lisa :happyfish

 

[dmoore504]

im talking about cleaning the poop up and stuff, and i know but the lfs and i book i read told me i can add crab after 24 hr, but i know now.

 

[airforceb2]

Do you have water movement in the tank yet? You need to keep the water moving with no dead spots. Your filter will pick up the big stuff. Also, get a skimmer...they clean the smaller impurities in the water.

 

[dmoore504]

dont have an air pump but do have a skilter.

 

[airforceb2]

Don't bother with air pumps IMO...just get a couple powerheads.

 

[dmoore504]

is rio 1400 cool

 

[airforceb2]

Not really...they are cheap and die easily. I would get a Maxi-Jet 900 or 1200.

 

[dmoore504]

what about ultra voilet sterilizers, and other EQ i might need.

 

[airforceb2]

I don't think UV's are needed. I think they are a joke but that is just me. Some people use them and love them. Other than that...I don't know how well that skilter works so I can't suggest anything there. Lights need be upgraded if you want to house corals. Heater. Thermometer. Test kits as stated before (Salifert are nice). Thats about it for starters.