How long do i need to wait?

[Nikkid1987]

I got this aquarium from a lady on Facebook and I've set it up , got it filled up , water treated and it's been going since yesterday. I was wondering how long I should let it go before I can transfer my fish over. I'm still kinda new to the aquarium world and learning as I go, so cut me some slack lol thanks in advance

 

[Fishanatic]

I would think this is a non-cycled tank. If so, I recommend a fish-less cycle. If you wish to risk you're fish, or are sure you can keep the tank conditions at optimal, you can try a fish-in cycle.

Fishless Cycle Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f15/fishless-cycling-for-dummies-103339.html
Fish-In Cycle Thread: I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice

 

[Nikkid1987]

Thanks! My cousin told me she ran her tank and checked water temps and all that for about a week before she put her fish in . They're still alive. , but I wanted to ask around

 

[Fishanatic]

Thanks! My cousin told me she ran her tank and checked water temps and all that for about a week before she put her fish in . They're still alive. , but I wanted to ask around

Did she test the water parameters, did you?

 

[Nikkid1987]

She checked her ph level.. I check mine every time I add water and once a week to keep an eye on it . I'm not putting my fish in until I know the water is ok

 

[Fishanatic]

What about ammonia and nitrite and nitrate?
My guess would be that the tank isn't cycled. Watch the water parameters. Also, you probably have to re-cycle the aquarium.

 

[Nikkid1987]

What about ammonia and nitrite and nitrate?
My guess would be that the tank isn't cycled. Watch the water parameters. Also, you probably have to re-cycle the aquarium.

Um ammonia i don't know,the others I don't know either... What are those and where do I get the testing kit or whatever... I didn't do any of that with the 15g I've got my fish in now I didn't know to test it for all those things... My fish are healthy and alive , so I guess I didn't mess up too bad by not doing any of that lol

 

[Fishanatic]

Um ammonia i don't know,the others I don't know either... What are those and where do I get the testing kit or whatever... I didn't do any of that with the 15g I've got my fish in now I didn't know to test it for all those things... My fish are healthy and alive , so I guess I didn't mess up too bad by not doing any of that lol

Refer to the fish cycle threads I gave you in the previous post. It is really important. The cycle starts from Ammonia(Fish respiration and waste)>>Nitrite>>Nitrate. The thread explains it all. Also, you can do some research for additional information.

 

[Nikkid1987]

Thank you. I'm not trying to argue but , I didn't do all that and I haven't lost a fish... I guess I don't grasp the importance . Since I didn't do it and no one i know has either. That sounds like a lot of stuff I'd end up screwing up lol

 

[Fishanatic]

Thank you. I'm not trying to argue but , I didn't do all that and I haven't lost a fish... I guess I don't grasp the importance . Since I didn't do it and no one i know has either. That sounds like a lot of stuff I'd end up screwing up lol

Might be possible it's still not cycled, or you cycled without knowing

 

[Nikkid1987]

I read that cycling link you posted and it says add all this stuff and all these steps lol I know I didn't do any of that stuff lol how can the tank cycle by itself ?

 

[Fishanatic]

I read that cycling link you posted and it says add all this stuff and all these steps lol I know I didn't do any of that stuff lol how can the tank cycle by itself ?

Proper filter maintenance and frequent pwc?

 

[Nikkid1987]

My filter is good and I vacuum the gravel every 1-2 weeks and that lost water is replaced with treated water that's the same temp. And I add treated water as needed due to it evaporating