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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gpindika" data-source="post: 9048122" data-attributes="member: 90839">Setting up your tankSetting up your tank<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Make sure your hands are clean. Wash them and rinse copiously with water.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rinse the tank, gravel and plant thoroughly with water. Tap water is fine. For</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Are you using bottled, filtered or tap water? If you're using tap water it's a good idea, but not essential, to have the water for the fish sit out for a few days prior to buying the fish to let it settle.Otherwise, your water is fine. Make sure the water is room temperature. DO NOT use hot water to warm it up, as hot water iscalcified which is not good for the fish.Pour the water into the tank and add the conditioner according to the directions. Mix it up a bit.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dump the gravel in and "plant" the plant. Make it all look the way you want, so you don't have to stick your hands in more than you need to. The water should be about 2 inches from the top of the tank, as these fish can jump.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Get your fish. Place the entire bag or cup he is in the tank and allow it to float around (without tipping over) for about 15 minutes. This equilibrates the water temperatures and allows him to get a look at his new home. Then release him gently.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Allow him to adjust to his new home. Don't bug him, he's stressed from being moved about. Feed him about an hour or 2 after introducing to his house. It is ideal to leave him alone, i.e. no tapping on tank or experimenting to see just what he will and won't attack, for 2 or 3 days so he has time to de-stress from the move and adjust to being able to swim.</li> </ul></blockquote>

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