How to Set up a Five Gallon Fish Tank

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Put five gallons of water in a container or multiple containers and let it rest for a day or two.

   Try to keep the decorations natural or at least natural looking.
   
   Driftwood is common and looks good. , Use a colander or a plate so you don't ruin your arrangement of decorations. , Some fish do not require a heater, but filters are necessary to keep your tank clean. ,,, Follow the directions on the bottle as to how many drops are needed. , Cycling a tank is important because it lets helpful bacteria form.
   
   That bacteria will later dissolve the ammonia from the fish feces. , You can also get snails, shrimp or frogs.
   
   Don't add them right away.
   
   If they're in a bag, let it float in the tank's water for about ten minutes.
   
   Mix some of the water in the bag with the water in the tank.
   
   Do this every few minutes, and eventually let the fish out of the bag so they can explore their new home! , Don't add too much. however.
   
   Surprisingly, overfeeding your fish is worse than underfeeding them.
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   Step 2: Add the background

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   Step 3: substrate and decorations to your five gallon tank.

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   Step 4: Pour half of the the water you previously prepared in the tank.

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   Step 5: Install the filter

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   Step 6: heater

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   Step 7: and air pump.

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   Step 8: Arrange and place your live plants.

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   Step 9: Add the rest of the water to your tank.

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    Step 10: Add several drops of conditioner (water conditioner

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    Step 11: not hair conditioner).

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    Step 12: Let the tank cycle for at least two weeks and occasionally add some fish food in it.

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    Step 13: Buy the fish!

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    Step 14: Feed your fish twice a day.

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