How Many Fish To Cycle With?

[Fishstix]

I was going to go pick up 5 Zebra Danios to start my cycling. Is this a good amount or should i do more or less? It's a 30 gallon US tank.

 

[heresmike]

Rule of thumb for cycling is 1" per 5 gallons, so if they're small buggers, that sounds about right.

 

[modernhamlet]

Rule of thumb for cycling is 1" per 5 gallons, so if they're small buggers, that sounds about right.

Agreed fresh... er heresmike.

Fishstix, just don't overfeed during the cycle and you'll be ok. Every other day is fine.