Fish Cycling?

[aquaticman1]

i have a 29gallon tank how do i cycle it with fish
im buying zebra danio, is all im suppose to do is feed them for a couple weeks until everythings good?

 

[arobinson1984]

I'd really recommend you do a cycle without fish!!!!!

It's much better for the fish and much easier for yourself.

If you think you only have to feed the fish and it'll be ok then I'm afraid you are in for a big shock. If you decide to cycle with fish then you'd better prepare yourself for 2 or 3 water changes every day for the next 6-8 weeks


The two links are below:

Fishless cycling

Cycling with fish

Seriously consider what is required before buying any fish to cycle with, its so much easier to do a fishless cycle and its definately worth the wait in the long run

Andy

 

[cowboy507]

I'd really recommend you do a cycle without fish!!!!!

It's much better for the fish and much easier for yourself.

if you decide to cycle with fish then you'd better prepare yourself for 2 or 3 water changes every day for the next 6-8 weeks

I agree, i am doing a fish-in cycle and it is a pain having to change to water every day at least once, but if you do still do it this way, buy a test kit and just keep the readings below .25 ppm.