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Hello everyone,

I am a complete noob. My last tank was years ago and that was a unheated tank with goldfish. I am just starting to cycle both a 29 gallon and a 5 gallon tank. To say the chemistry is confusing is an understatement. I got my test kit and now I feel like a kid in chemistry class.

I originally got the 5 gallon and then a 10 gallon, but with Petco's sale at a dollar a gallon, I upsized. My goal is to have a couple of bettas. I have always loved them, but I bought one and it was dead by the next morning. It was still in the water it came from the pet shop (they have me a huge bag of water with it) so I'm sure it wasn't healthy to start with. I felt so bad I never got another one. Now I want to do it right and get them from a breeder so I know they are young and healthy.

I've decided on neon tetras and glow light tetras for the big tank. Since the tanks are empty right now I'm telling people I have glass catfish and ghost shrimp, that's why they can't see the fish. ;)

I know I will have a ton of noobie questions and I thank you in advance for all the answers you will provide. :-D
 
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