{"product_id":"starter-beginner-set","title":"Tank Starter Kits","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a complete starter kit with everything essential you need to start your tank!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eThere are 3 sizes, each have the same items only with larger items. The are as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 137.157px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e Small Set (23L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMedium set (40L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLarge Set (62L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e40x23x25cm (23L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e50x30x27 cm (40L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e62L (60x30x35)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e40-50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e50-60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e60-70cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDe-chlorinator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSuper Chlor 50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSuper Chlor 125ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSuper Chlor 250ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStartup Bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStability 50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStability 50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eStability 50ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFilter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePF-201\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePF-202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRP-400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTropical 24g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTropical 24g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 24.7292%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTropical 52g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat else would you recomend? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eNot included in the combo that would be recomended are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecomended items:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/thermometer\" title=\"Thermometer\"\u003eThermometer\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/other-products\/substrate\" title=\"Substrates\"\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/sand\" title=\"Sand\"\u003eSand\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/gravel\" title=\"Gravel\"\u003eGravel\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/aquasoil\" title=\"Aquasoil\"\u003eAquasoil\u003c\/a\u003e). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/gravel-vacuum-syphons\" title=\"Gravel Vacuum Syphon\"\u003eGravel Vacuum Syphon\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/heaters\" title=\"Heaters\"\u003eHeater\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/other-products\/tools\" title=\"Algae Scraper\"\u003eAlgae Scraper\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/other-products\/tools\" title=\"Fish Nets\"\u003eFish Net\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/plants\" title=\"Plants\"\u003ePlants\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful items:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/dwarf-shrimp\" title=\"Shrimp\"\u003eShrimp\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/aquatic-snails\" title=\"Snails\"\u003eSnails\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/testing-kit\" title=\"Testing kits\"\u003eTest kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/water-treatment\" title=\"Indian Almond Leaves\"\u003eIndian Almond Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/other-products\/tools\" title=\"Aquascaping Tools\"\u003eAquascaping tools\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/co2\" title=\"CO2\"\u003eCO2\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/collections\/fertilizer\" title=\"Fertilizers\"\u003eFertilizers\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I order livestock together with the tank?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou can order snails and plants together with the tank without an issue, however for shrimp and fish it is recommended that you \"cycle\" the tank first unless you use startup bacteria, in which case you can put fish in immediately, but it is still recomended to cycle the tank or add only a few fish, and later the rest you would like to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eThe filter needs to establish itself before it can support a lot of livestock, so to let it cycle; you just need to set up your tank and keep the filter on for a week or two as you would normally, with a pinch of food left in the tank as well. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/search?q=startup+bacteria\" title=\"Startup Bacteria\"\u003eStartup bacteria\u003c\/a\u003e is designed to quick-start this process, however it is still recommended to cycle the tank even with your startup bacteria. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eFor this reason, we recommend setting up your tank and plants first, then placing a second order for fish and\/or shrimp a week or two after your tank has been set up.\u003cbr\u003eWith that said, one or two small shrimp or fish would usually be fine, but do so at your own risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetting up the tank:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack the tank and items. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the tank for any cracks or damage from transport. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the tank in your desired location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplying any soil and plants: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvenly spread un-washed aquasoil over the base of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a scraper or ruler to level the surface, or if desired create gradients.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have gravel or sand, now do the same for gravel over your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly fill your aquarium with water until the water level is about 3-4cm above the soil. This makes planting easier. When filling make sure to do so into a bowl so it doesn't make the substrate go everywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin planting your aquarium. Make sure you spray your plants with water or keep them damp until the planting process is completed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the aquarium is planted, slowly fill your tank to the desired level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your de-chlorinator. From now on, any new water you add to the tank make sure to add the de-chlorinator to first (in a bucket or jug) and wait 5 minutes before adding it into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your filter into the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your startup bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower up your filter system and allow the water to clear over the next few hours, if you have fish they can be added at any point now, otherwise let your tank cycle for at least a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":43228780822633,"sku":"STARTERSETTANKS","price":136.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43228780855401,"sku":"STARTERSETTANKM","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":43228780888169,"sku":"STARTERSETTANKL","price":209.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/files\/TankStarterSet23L.jpg?v=1778909863","url":"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/starter-beginner-set","provider":"Sydney Aquascapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}