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Rinse tank and gravel thoroughly,
with fresh water only.
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Place tank in an area of low
light (any sunlight can cause algae growth). Also
not on a window sill as this will be to cold of a
night time for fighters in an unheated tank.
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Fill tank with cold water only,
as hot water can cause copper poisoning.
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Install filtration. Ensure your
filtration is suitable for your tank as fighters do
not like a tank with much current.
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For fighters to be active you
will require a heater. If you have opted for a
heated tank, place heater in and set thermostat to
24 degrees. If you have opted for a cold tank, you
must ensure that the tank doesn't drop below 18
degrees.
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Add chlorine neutraliser (water
ager), and conditioning salts following the
directions on the packets.
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Add cycle, then place it in the
refrigerator. This is then to be added weekly.
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Test pH. Fighters like slightly
acidic water, so therefore a pH between 6,8 and 7 is
ideal.
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Test General Hardness using the
appropriate test kit, GH should be between 100ppm
and 120ppm.
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Plant any live plants, making
sure the original metal weights are replaced with
plant anchors before putting in the tank. Plant
fertiliser should be added also, following
directions on bottle.
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Once pH and GH are correct and
the tank is up to temperature you can then purchase
your fighting fish.
Once acclimatised, add your fighter
to your tank. Feeding him on mixture of frozen
bloodworm, brine shrimp and betta pellets. Remember,
you will only have healthy and active fish when
correct water conditions are provided. HAPPY FISH
KEEPING.
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