How to Set Up a Freshwater Aquarium- I need help on Ed One hobby you might consider is building and maintaining an aquarium. This requires very few materials, and can easily be set up in an afternoon, after you have purchased materials.

Gathering Materials

You will need a few materials to get started. First, you will need an aquarium and a stand. I recommend a medium tank of 25 gallons. You will also need a top to the tank to keep out dust. You will need a submersible heater, thermometer, and filter to keep the environment warm and clean. You will need a water-testing kit and a chlorine neutralizer. Finally, you will buy some gravel and decorations for your aquarium.

Starting the Setup

Set up your aquarium and its stand out of direct sunlight. Add the gravel and water to fill the tank. Add the chlorine neutralizer.

Keeping It Clean

Now install the filter system. Refer to the diagram for help.

1.Place the intake in the tank.

2.Attach the mechanical filter to the intake.

3.Attach the chemical filter below the mechanical filter.

4.Place the round biological filter next to the chemical filter.

5.Position both filters so the outflow from the filters returns to the tank.

If the filtration system does not start when plugged in, repeat the installation steps. If it still does not work, consult your aquarium store.

Completing the Setup

Now attach the heater just below the filter intake in the tank. Attach the thermometer on the other side of the tank from the heater in the water. Now you can decorate your tank and decide on the fish you will buy! Use your local aquarium shop for advice and materials.

If the filtration system does not work, how can someone use the document to solve the problem?

by repeating the installation steps described in the document and referring to the diagram

by installing the filter in a different order than the one in the document

by referring to the diagram to come up with another way to install the filter

by installing the heater first to see if that allows the filter to function