40 gal tank was given to me By a friend and "I had to clean the hole tank" how long should I wait to put fish back in?

Fish is 1 Bug Eyed Black Gold Fish & 1 Hypostomus punctatus are. NOTE: No Bleaching agents was used! Already have added "AQUA SAFE & CRYSTAL CLEAR" WORKING ON GETTING TEMP OF WATER TO RIGHT AREA.2ND NOTE: The 2 Fish in question is not small both are about 4 to 6 inches long.

And being held in a small round fish tank that they can not move in..... PLEASE HELP! Asked by vip3r82 1 day ago Similar Questions: 40 gal tank friend clean hole long wait put fish back Recent Questions About: 40 gal tank friend clean hole long wait put fish back Pets > Fish.

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I would make sure the tank is well rinsed of any cleaning products then fill and let the water age ( run the filter and aereator ) for 48 -72 hours to stabilize -- then do the normal chemistry tests before putting any fish in the tank .

Thank you anmldr for Your quick reply. You Only thing was used was water @ 150 F. And lots of elbow grease..lol Do You think the 2 fish will be OK in the such small of a tank they are in?

Vip3r82 23 hours ago .

It is @ 82 F. Right now...Thanks! Vip3r82 23 hours ago .

Best temperature will depend on the type of fish but 82 is a good temp for most --- they should be ok in a small tank for 48 hrs if it has a filter and aereator .

Thanks! You have helped out alot. Sorry for so many questions it has been Years since I have had a fish tank....lol Next question I have is I have a 5 Year old girl that loves bright colors and I am trying to get a idea on what kind of fish to put in this tank.

She also loves things to do with S.C.U.B.A Diving cause her daddy is a diver..lol any idea's? Vip3r82 9 hours ago .

My only suggestion for a five year old would be to let her pick what she wants -- just make sure they are compatible ( and not to expensive ) -- I learned when my daughter was 5 I rarely picked out the clothes or backpack or whatever it was that she liked .

Thanks! LOL Very True! I have 3 places to buy from Walmart, Pet land & Bert's Pet Store.

I know that every time I buy something from Pet land it always Dies within a day or two. I will run to walmart with her tonight and see what they have in stock.... lol Wish Me luck....lol vip3r82 3 hours ago .

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I have just set up my fish tank, I need ideas....

I have 4 goldfish, 2 very large, 2 small, living in a 3 gal. Punch bowl. Will they survive in a 5 gal fish tank?