Fishless Cycle (New!)

[xRekani]

Hello! I'm new here and would be considered a beginning of fish keeping. Of course, I had my share of fish over the years (mostly just bettas), however, that was before I really did my research.

Currently, I am on day 2 of my fishless cycle, so while I'm sitting her twiddling my thumbs waiting, I have been researching about what fish I would like to add to my tank, once it is done.

It is a 20 gallon high, and my PH is pretty high, like at 8.2

I was leaning on mollies, guppies, and cories, but not exactly sure how much is too much?

I have an Aqueon Quietflow 30 as a filter.

I am up for suggestions, though! I know I have more than enough time to decide. I'm just excited (lol)

I will also probably use this post to update my journey on this cycle!

 

[SherLar]

Corys prefer to be in groups of at least 5 fish. Other than that, the only advice I can offer is to stock which ever live-bearers you choose lightly, because you'll probably start getting fry soon after stocking.

 

[xRekani]

Corys prefer to be in groups of at least 5 fish. Other than that, the only advice I can offer is to stock which ever live-bearers you choose lightly, because you'll probably start getting fry soon after stocking.

I planned on like 3x Molly, 5x Guppies, 5x Cories, but is that over stocked? And, I'm not too worried about fry, the fish will eat them, correct?

 

[SherLar]

I wouldn't consider that overstocked. I believe the adults, especially the mollies, will eat some of the fry, but probably not all. You may have to try to rehome any fry that doesn't get eaten eventually.

 

[SherLar]

Some LFS may give you store credit for any fish you can bring them that they can re-sell. If you can find a LFS that will do that, you may be able to offset feed costs a bit.

 

[xRekani]

That's a good idea. There are two places that are close to me, I will ask both of them if they will take any fry that manages to stay alive (sounds so morbid, but I won't have room for a bunch of new babies nor do I have any other tank set up right now )

 

[flchamp89]

Or do all Males or Females

 

[xRekani]

Is it alright to have all males? I thought it was supposed to be 2 females for every male? I figured all females would be okay, but let's face it, males are so much prettier (at least with guppies)

 

[flchamp89]

Many do all male guppies.

 

[xRekani]

I mean, I like the idea of all males, if I can. I just worry about aggression

 

[flchamp89]

With guppies there's generally a pecking order. Usually not a big issue. I as well as many keep all males. Your call.

 

[xRekani]

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you!