* An ongoing debate between Sean Dennis and All rages on ...

| SD> If anyone else has any more advice,

In the beginning, it's advised to let your tank "mature"
biologically, before
you add anything live to it. Two to four weeks is nominal, two months won't
hurt, especially if you have an undergravel filter. I waited a month last time
I set one up (a 29G). YMMV

Basic treatment for a sick fish is a bit of aquarium salt (see box) and 4-5
degrees extra heat for a few days. Specific ailments may entail meds though I
never used anything except ick-off (white spots) and managed to save several
sideway swimmers over the years. 

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