hozzie

Just a quick (and I have a feeling - a really stupid) question in a long line of them...sorry

My tank has had 0 ammonia 0 nitrites and 10 nitrates for 3 days now.... how long before I can add fish?? I have had the nitrite spike but as its only been cycling for 3 weeks it seems a bit quick.

I used gravel and plants from existing tank to set it up.

The literature seems to say, add fish when levels are 0 but is this right when tank has got there so quickly??

Helene

Lucy

It looks like you're cycled. Go get your fish. lol
Only add a few at time so you don't overload the bacteria.

The cycle goes quicker when you seed your tank.
Congratulations.

hozzie

Thank you Lucy as always...

I will move my clown loaches today (if I can catch them) and get some fish next week..

Yippee!!

Lucy

Your welcome! I hope you post pics when you get a a chance.

jen82

Well done. What you getting? I love the look of Clown Loaches. Jen

sirdarksol

Not a stupid question. It's important to verify these things before introducing fish to your tank.
This is why we're here. Although there are plenty of us who have been around for quite awhile and know quite a bit, this forum was built for people like you, who are still learning the ins and outs of the hobby, so that you have a chance to learn and be successful in keeping your fish.

In other words, ask and ye shall receive (knowledge).

hozzie

I moved my 3 gold barbs to the new tank (gave up on the clown loaches who hid under the filter) and also put the two angel fish in there as well - dont really like angels but they were left with me by a friend and were in a tiny tank. This morning the barb was spawning while the other 2 males chased her eating her eggs, poor girl!

I have an order for 4 denisons barbs as I think they are stunning fish and 2 corys - will they be ok with the clowns?. Am looking forward to it

Helene

Mike19

awesome, theirs two things we like on fishlore:

1. is helping people
2. pictures, we love to see pictures of tanks and their fish, get some pics posted up , nice job and congr8s on the additions.

fishlover78

yah your cycled! what do you plan to stock your tank with toher than the angels and barbs?

hozzie

4 Denison barbs, lemon swordtails and if i can find one in my shop a rainbow fishy....

and if santa brings me a camera i will have pics

Helene