ryorgason
Aquarium Advice Regular
After having my 30 gal running fishless for a couple months, because I messed up the cycle, I think I am finally ready for fish! Yesterday my test results were .5 ammonia, 0 nitrites, and over 80 nitrates. I have been doing a fishless cycle adding 1/8 tsp or less of ammonia per day. I have a Millennium 2000 power filter, an undergravel filter, a heater, 2 hiding rocks, and several fake plants. So how does this sound for stocking, the only absolute for sure one is the betta, as I already have him and he really needs to go in a heated tank.
1 male betta
4-5 corys
1 ottocinclus
1 school of either neon tetras or white clouds, or maybe 2 small schools of each
Now my questions. Are all these fish good for a beginner, and are the numbers appropriate for my tank size? Also, how many of the schooling fish should I get, and which kind would be best? I am open to other suggestions too.
Before stocking my tank, I know I need to do a water change to get rid of the nitrates. How much should I change out, or should I just keep changing until nitrates are close to zero? Is there anything else I need for my tank?
1 male betta
4-5 corys
1 ottocinclus
1 school of either neon tetras or white clouds, or maybe 2 small schools of each
Now my questions. Are all these fish good for a beginner, and are the numbers appropriate for my tank size? Also, how many of the schooling fish should I get, and which kind would be best? I am open to other suggestions too.
Before stocking my tank, I know I need to do a water change to get rid of the nitrates. How much should I change out, or should I just keep changing until nitrates are close to zero? Is there anything else I need for my tank?