How to set up a fish tank will depend on what kind of fish tank you want. Freshwater tanks are much different than saltwater tanks. You should always make sure the tank is completely ready before you bring any fish home. You will need the tank, chemicals, the filtration system, and whatever decor you will be using. The tank should be placed in the spot that it will remain and then the water added. You will put the chemicals in by their instructions and you will need to see if the decor should be added before or after the chemicals. Once everything is in the tank, you will need to keep checking the water until it's at the needed levels. When you achieve your chemical levels, you can start introducing fish.

To set up a fish tank, you should decide on what kinds of fish you will be raising, before you even start getting the supplies. When you know what fish you will be getting, you can then get the appropriate supplies and equipment. The tank should be set up and all needed conditions should be correct before you bring your fish home. You can find more information here: http://www.firsttankguide.net/setup.php...