Fishless Cycling Diary

[DrSlackBladder]

Congrats!

Remember to turn temp down if you had it high for your cycle! Look forward to the pics. What you stocking it with?

 

[jack1]

Thanks - dropped the temp to 25 - all going well

Many thanks for all the advice and support you gave me
Much appreciated
Cheers
Jack

Going to get some neon tetras for the moment - still fussing over the stock for the tank

But hopefully visiting LFS tomorrow if water is ok
Cheers

 

[DrSlackBladder]

Neons are probably not best choice for a freshly cycled tank. Is there anything else you've decided you definitely want?

 

[jack1]

Thanks, never knew that - was thinking about pearl or dwarf gourami [either 1 or 2 - male + female] - I like Harlequins too

Would cardinal tetras or gold tetras fall into the same category as Neons?

Are there any peaceful barbs?
Thanks
Jack

 

[The Taffy Apple]

The general idea is that Cardinal Tetra prefer older, more 'mature' tanks and filters... but with saying this, the first fish to go in my 120L after a fishless cycle was these, all of them dying only of old age.
With regards to Neon Tetra, as DrSlackBladder said, these are a very popular choice amongst first time fishkeepers and can sometimes lead to relatively poor breeding conditions. There are many, many other fish (Teras or not) possibly available. I added Five Banded Barbs (peaceful yet still striking), half a dozen Albino Corys and a number of Xray Tetra.
Well done on having the patience to complete a fishless cycle, only the reward awaits

Terry.

 

[Mothi]

From personal experience Cardinal Tetras are very very hardy. The hardiest fish I've kept.