- Place your tank and stand where you want them to go. Keep in mind that tanks in direct sunlight are prone to algae problems.
- Start by filling your tank with your substrate, about 5 cm from the bottom.
- Install your filter and heater, but don't turn them on yet.
- Fill the tank halfway with treated tap water. You can pour the water over a saucer or other small dish to avoid messing up your substrate.
- Put in your decorations and plants.
- Fill the rest of the tank about 5cm from the top of the tank.
- Turn on your equipment and make sure everything is working properly. Set your heater somewhere between 78 and 80 degrees F.
- Put on the hood and check that the lights work.
- Cycle the tank before adding any fish.
- Once your tank is cycled, only add a few fish at a time to let your biological filter catch up.
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