15 Gallon Tank New to the Hobby

[SarahScorpio1411]

Hi everyone

I'm new to fishkeeping and currently have a 15 gallon aquarium, I've done the nitrogen cycle and have 5 cardinal tetras but are looking to purchase more.
I am so fascinated with everything on keeping a freshwater aquarium so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm so hooked i'm looking at getting a bigger tank already

Here is my tank, I have put in a few more live plants for my cardinal tetras to hide.

 

[3Fishnight]

Thanks for sharing. Welcome to fishlore.

 

[Fishfur]

Welcome to Fishlore. Sounds like you’re well & truly hooked!

Just curious, but was the Java fern in a pot when you got it?

 

[Rose of Sharon]

Welcome to Fishlore! So glad you joined!

 

[SarahScorpio1411]

Welcome to Fishlore. Sounds like you’re well & truly hooked!

Just curious, but was the Java fern in a pot when you got it?

Thank you, I am truly hooked lol

Yes it was in a pot xx

Welcome to Fishlore! So glad you joined!

Thank you so much x

Welcome to Fishlore. Sounds like you’re well & truly hooked!

Just curious, but was the Java fern in a pot when you got it?

Thank you xx

Hi everyone

I'm new to fishkeeping and currently have a 15 gallon aquarium, I've done the nitrogen cycle and have 5 cardinal tetras but are looking to purchase more.
I am so fascinated with everything on keeping a freshwater aquarium so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm so hooked i'm looking at getting a bigger tank already

Here is my tank, I have put in a few more live plants for my cardinal tetras to hide.

Is it a good idea to leave the aquarium light off for a few days after getting new fish?

 

[3Fishnight]

Thank you, I am truly hooked lol

Yes it was in a pot xx


Thank you so much x


Thank you xx


Is it a good idea to leave the aquarium light off for a few days after getting new fish?

I might leave the light off for the first few hours or first day. The next day they are usually are fine with the light on. If they seem overly stressed from shipping they may need more time.

 

[Fishfur]

Yes it was in a pot xx

Ok. Did you leave the rockwool that was in the pot on the fern?

 

[SarahScorpio1411]

Welcome to Fishlore! So glad you joined!

Thank you

I might leave the light off for the first few hours or first day. The next day they are usually are fine with the light on. If they seem overly stressed from shipping they may need more time.

Aww brilliant thanks xx

Thanks for sharing. Welcome to fishlore.

Thank you xx

Ok. Did you leave the rockwool that was in the pot on the fern?

My husband left it on but I took the plant out and removed it x

 

[Fishfur]

Thank you


Aww brilliant thanks xx


Thank you xx


My husband left it on but I took the plant out and removed it x

Good. The rockwool won’t break down but it will break apart with time and create a mess. It’s also very often loaded with fertilizers - potentially more than you might want in the water.

Java ferns must have their rhizomes in water and never buried. If they’re buried (planted) the rhizomes rot & the fern dies,

They should be tied or glued to a mount - rock, wood or an ornament that has some coarse texture to it.

 

[3Fishnight]

Good. The rockwool won’t break down but it will break apart with time and create a mess. It’s also very often loaded with fertilizers - potentially more than you might want in the water.

Java ferns must have their rhizomes in water and never buried. If they’re buried (planted) the rhizomes rot & the fern dies,

They should be tied or glued to a mount - rock, wood or an ornament that has some coarse texture to it.

I like to jam them in a crevice

 

[SarahScorpio1411]

Hi everyone

I'm new to fishkeeping and currently have a 15 gallon aquarium, I've done the nitrogen cycle and have 5 cardinal tetras but are looking to purchase more.
I am so fascinated with everything on keeping a freshwater aquarium so any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm so hooked i'm looking at getting a bigger tank already

Here is my tank, I have put in a few more live plants for my cardinal tetras to hide.

Hey everyone, hope your all okay , I am going to do my first water change tomorrow, any advice, I don’t know why but I’m feeling a bit apprehensive

Good. The rockwool won’t break down but it will break apart with time and create a mess. It’s also very often loaded with fertilizers - potentially more than you might want in the water.

Java ferns must have their rhizomes in water and never buried. If they’re buried (planted) the rhizomes rot & the fern dies,

They should be tied or glued to a mount - rock, wood or an ornament that has some coarse texture to it.

Thank you, appreciate your advice

 

[DonBaldy]

Looks good. Love all the colors.

 

[3Fishnight]

Hey everyone, hope your all okay , I am going to do my first water change tomorrow, any advice, I don’t know why but I’m feeling a bit apprehensive


Thank you, appreciate your advice

Did you do a water change?