new 55 gallon i need help

[reggi-BP]

hi i will be buying a 55 gal tank from a friend i know what im putting in it but i dont know how to set it up what do i need to do any good sites that tell i would really like a video thanks

[Oxylepy]

Most important: Fresh or Salt?

[reggi-BP]

its fresh

[Oxylepy]

Before I give you these links I have to tell you: I dont own fish (my uncle does but his setup is based on three decades of experience and he's always busy so I doubt I could get him to write up an article) and am just doing a google search.

http://www.fishlore.com/FirstTankSetup.htm
http://fish.mongabay.com/aquarium.htm
http://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Freshwater-Aquarium
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fres...freshwater.htm
http://www.aquariumguys.com/freshwat...p-article.html
http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/articles/51
http://www.google.com/search?q=setti...ed=0CC4QqwQwAw

Alright and here is a forum that I guess people around here say is good (I saw it first posted here):

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/

[Greg31]

Hey. I am first and foremost into fish more then reptiles I would have to admit.

Step 1: Look up the nitrogen cycle. This is very important for starting an aquarium. Without this step you should not even set up a tank.

Step 2: What kind of tank are you looking to set up? A community? African Cichlids or have one or 2 more agressive fish? You have to decide basicly one of these categories.

Any questions feel free to ask me in pm or here. I would be happy to help someone learn how to actually set up a healthy fish tank.

Monsterfishkeepers.com is also the site that got me into fish keeping. Great site that will make you dream for years of getting bigger and bigger tanks lol. Good luck!