Tropical Newbie, Fish Choices

[j@mie]

PLEASSSSSE cycle! i dont like dying fish...

Well, day 3, and still no dead fish. How long till they die ?

 

[Opcn]

Usually within two weeks. Clear amonia is infinitly less expensive than the cheapest of fish.

 

[TorPeteO]

I'll tell you right now, I started one month ago, and if I knew about fishless cycling, I would have done it in a second. As it was, I put 7 fish (3 swords, 4 platys) in my tank to cycle it, and I've only got 3 of them left (2 swords, 1 platy). But, I guess you've already got the 'fishful' cycle going, so be sure you go to your LFS every week or so with a water sample, to have them advise you on what else you should do to try and help your fish.

I lost mine to ick, mostly because they became susceptible due to the poor water quality. Some others just became stressed and stopped eating.

Anyway, I hope your trend continues and you don't lose any fish during your cycle. It would probably be the most successful fushful cycle in history.