How to Set Up a Fish Tank (Detailed Version)

My young daughter Gamer Girl wants to set up her first fish tank and if you’re not super familiar with aquariums, the process can be a little overwhelming, so I’m going to share the whole process we went through so you can follow along.

🐟 MATERIALS I USED
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▶ Aquarium (with lid and light): I got the Fluval Flex 15 (black version) from Petco (a local pet store chain)
▶ Heater: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Gravel: I got a bag from Petco
▶ Decorations: I got them from Petco
▶ Pothos plant: I got a clipping from my aunt
▶ Anubias plants: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/collecti...
▶ Sponge filter: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Airline tubing: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Air pump (with battery backup): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Check valve: https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...
▶ Water conditioner (or dechlorinator): https://www.aquariumcoop.com/products...

🌿 RESOURCES
▶ What heater size should I get? https://www.aquariumcoop.com/blogs/aq...

🦐 EXTRAS
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EDITOR: Angela Guererro at https://www.angelaguererro.com/

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0:00 My daughter's first fish tank
0:14 How old should my kid be to get pet fish?
0:46 How much does a new fish tank setup cost?
1:24 Location
2:16 Aquarium size
3:53 Aquarium background
4:23 Gravel and decorations
5:56 Live aquarium plants
8:26 Aquarium heater
9:41 Aquarium filter
11:22 Add dechlorinated water
12:01 Plug in the equipment
12:26 Aquarium cycling