Setting up tropical

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VSPACE="0">STAND</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">HOOD</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">LIGHTING</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">GRAVEL OR SAND</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">FILTER </U></B> {let our staff go through all the different options available so that you can decide which one will suit both yours and your fishes needs best}</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">HEATER</U></B>  {depending on whether you intend to keep tropical or coldwater fish}</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">THERMOMETER</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">DE-CHLORINATOR </U></B> {this is to neutralize most of the chemicals present in your tap water which are deadly to both your fish and the good bacteria which will be eventually present in your filter}</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">BACTERIA CULTURE </U></B> {this will speed up the maturing process of your filter, it is this bacteria living in your filter which will form the life support system your fish will need to survive}</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">POLYSTYRENE</U></B> {without this your tank <I><B><U>WILL</U></B></I> crack, a thin layer between your tank and stand will cushion any imperfections and balance out the weight of the water}</div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">BACKGROUND PICTURE</U></B></div> <div> <B><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">ORNAMENTS, PLASTIC PLANTS, ROCKS etc.</U></B></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>1)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >All you have to do now is put everything together, to do this decide where you want to position your aquarium, do not choose a place where your tank will be receiving direct sunlight as this will cause a build-up of green algae. Also do not place too close to any heaters or radiators, as this will cause fluctuations in temperature, which will cause your fish a lot of stress.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>2)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Next rinse out your new tank to remove any dust, only ever use plain cold water for your tank and the cleaning of any items used in or for your tank, household cleaning products eg.washing-up liquid, soap etc. are extremely toxic to fish and even a very small trace of any such product will find its way into the very sensitive membrane inside your fishes gills and cause their death.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>3)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >If you have bought a background picture it is easier to put it on the back of your tank now so that you don't have to struggle with it later when you have got everything in position.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>4)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Now place your filter in your tank, at the time of purchase our staff will have told you how to do this according to which type of filter you chose, however if you are not sure please phone us and we will be happy to give you as much assistance as possible over the phone.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>5) </U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Now place the heater in your aquarium, you can sucker it into position once tank is full.         </FONT></div> <div>  [ do not plug in until tank is filled with water ]</div> <bR> <div> <B><U>6)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >You now need to rinse your gravel or sand until the water runs clear, with gravel this can take a while as it is very dusty, when clean place in your tank and level out, now is also a good time to arrange any plastic plants, rocks and ornaments you may have bought. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>7)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >You are now ready to fill with water, put a plate or saucer upside down on the top of your gravel or sand and pour the water over this, this will help to keep everything in place, only use water from your cold tap as water from the hot tap contains copper which is also harmful to fish. When full you can add the de-chlorinator, only use the stated dose, as with any treatment you may have to use in your aquarium never add a few drops for good luck or you will poison your fish.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>8)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Once you have put your lighting in your hood you are ready to plug everything in, you can expect some haziness in your tank for a few hours sometimes longer, this is nothing to worry about, as it will soon settle.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>9)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >You will notice that there is a light lit on the inside of your heater this is to tell you that it is heating up the water, the temperature your fish require is around 78 degrees, so if the thermometer isn't reading this and the light on the heater is not lit you will have to turn the dial very slightly until the light comes back on, you may have to do this several times until the desired temperature is reached, expect it to take about 24 hours.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>10) </U></B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >When this is achieved you can come back to see us about what fish you can put in your new tank, depending on the size of aquarium you purchased we may suggest about 5 or 6 fish at first which will be suitable to mature your aquarium.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><U>11)</U></B> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >When you arrive home with your new pets place the bags floating on the surface of the water unopened and leave for around 15 - 20 minutes, this will allow the temperature in the bags to reach the same as that in your tank, next open the bags and mix a little of the tank water with the water in the bags, again keep doing this for around another 15 - 20 minutes after which you can let your fish into their new home, you can now add the bacteria culture that you purchased at the same time as your aquarium.</FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="480a4460.gif" border=0 width="164" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FF0000" FACE="Arial" ><B>We want this page to be of some assistance to you, but don't want it to replace the need for one to one advice, we aim to give you as much help and advice as you feel you need. All of us at fishworld are hobbyists ourselves and because of that whatever problem we may manage to solve for you is usually because at some time we have had to go through it ourselves.</B></FONT><B> </B> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> </td> </tr></table></body>