Cycling a tank

Tempestuousfury

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How long should I run the tank b/f adding fish? When will I know if I can safely add more fish? (I'll have to take water samples to lfs, so I can only check about once a week.)

How long does a water testing kit last, by the way?
 
You'll want to wait until you get 0ppm of ammonia and nitrite.
 
Ok. I'll fill the tank w/ more gravel and bring a sample to Petsmart a few days after. Can I add plants b/f that, though?
 

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