Hello Everyone!
In this video we discuss everything you need to start a fish tank. Below you will find a comprehensive list along with videos and links that will help you choose the equipment that is right for you.
Checklist of what you need:
1) Fish Tank
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2) Fish Tank Filter
Marineland Pro HOB Filter (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3qKihD2
Seachem Tidal HOB Filter (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3oD7TLB
Aquatop Forza 5-15 HOB Filter (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3gCkSdr
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3) Aquarium Heater
Eheim Heater (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/344dN0e
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4) Aquarium Light
Hygger Light (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3qJ398V
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5) Fish Tank Lid
6) Thermometer
Thermometer (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3nbhkRW
7) Fish Tank Stand (depends on size of tank)
8) Powerstrip
9) Substrate
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10) Decorations (plants/caves/rocks/wood) - Make it FUN!!
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11) Water Additives
Water Conditioner (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/37VheaD
Fritzyme 7 Bacteria (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3gyNLrf
12) Algae Scraper
13) Bucket
14) Gravel Vac
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15) Water Test Strips (Best to get both)
Tetra Test Strips (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/3440IUV
Tetra Ammonia Test Strips (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/39YBfQi
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16) Fish Tank Background
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17) Fish Net
Fish net (amazon affiliate link): amzn.to/342VtVs
18) Fish Food
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19) Fish! :-)
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5 сен 2024