10-09-2011, 04:58 PM
The most important next step is getting the 'flora and fauna' up and running in the tank. Basically all the microbes and other critters that turn it into a full ecosystem.
There are some commercial products to help start the process, and they can really help.
I also recommend only adding a few fish at a time - but you probably know that already.
It can take up to 6 months for a tank to stabilize. Once it does, tho, it can be very low maintenance.
Oh - if you have a fluorescent lamp as a light, it might be worth considering replacing it with an LED model. Fluorescents give off light in the ideal color range for algae to grow, especially as they yellow.
There are some commercial products to help start the process, and they can really help.
I also recommend only adding a few fish at a time - but you probably know that already.
It can take up to 6 months for a tank to stabilize. Once it does, tho, it can be very low maintenance.
Oh - if you have a fluorescent lamp as a light, it might be worth considering replacing it with an LED model. Fluorescents give off light in the ideal color range for algae to grow, especially as they yellow.