ooibhuskyoo

Hey Guys!

I'm new to the aquarium hobby and I just read a BUNCH of articles on the fishlore website. I have a few questions about starting off:

1) How long would it typically take for the cycle to finish if I put something like Stability or Cycle in?

2) If doing a cycling fish-less, do I have to do water changes weekly?

3) Has anyone used Jebo products? Anyone have any reviews about these products?

Thanks everyone for all your help in advance!

namehater

check this thread out, its a great read for fish-less cycling

Lucy

Welcome to Fish Lore

1) Cycle contains the wrong kind of bacteria. It'll starve the bacteria you're trying to develop and not allow your tank to cycle properly. If you stop using it, the cycle will crash.
I'm not sure what Stability is supposed to do but if it's a bacterial suppliment, my opinion on it is that it acts the same way as cycle.

2) No That's the beauty of fish less cycling. No water changes and no fish are harmed.

3) Nope, sorry.

Here's a link to Ammonia instructions for a fishless cycle

Good luck cycling. Have patience, it takes time

ooibhuskyoo

Awesome read! Thanks! ^^

I will try this when I set up my 40 gallon.

I dont know if I missed this while reading that awesome article, but, about how long would it take to cycle my tank using this method?

AlyeskaGirl

Welcome to FishLore!

I have two words, "Be Patient" It is a wonderful hobby to pickup, you will enjoy it.

Lucy

Good luck with your tank.

AlyeskaGirl

It depends, can take up to 6 weeks or less.

ooibhuskyoo

Will do guys! I am already loving this hobby.

My girlfriend's sister had a 10-gallon that I used to take care of a lot, and that's how I got into this hobby. I then wanted something bigger (plus all her fish died due to negligence) so I did a lot of research. I also found a brand new 40-gallon for cheap ($40). So now I want to set up my tank legit!

Trust me, I will be on here a lot with tons of questions for all you fish pros!

Lucy

Wow, great price for a 40g!

ooibhuskyoo

Thanks! I know. I think this is why I love more local fish stores than petsmart or petco! Plus they always seem to be more knowledgeable!