newbie startin up

[theslayerjay]

So I went out and got some fish. Couldn't wait. I'm just going to to the fish in cycle and see how it goes. I got 2 yellow Molly's a black Molly and some dwarf fish it has like red line running down it. And it's got 2 long like antennas coming out like his chin?? It's cool looking though. Woo hoo. Wish me luck. And any advice will be appreciated. Thanks

 

[eduguy]

Generally its not the best idea to add more then a few fish when you just start your tank. If it is a big tank it should be fine i think(i'm still a newbie too) but some advice would be monitor your water quality and change water pretty often. Good luck with your new tank.

 

[Stewie4me]

How big is your tank? Make sure you do at least a 25% water change a couple of times a week and check your levels. Good luck and enjoy your new fishie friends.

 

[librarygirl]

This link will help: I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice I hope it's a fairly large tank or you're going to run into problems with ammonia levels.

 

[anth]

if you can source some water from another cycled tank worked for me added only about 10% must test water from other source though maybe a friend

 

[theslayerjay]

It's a 30 gallon tank. With 4 fish in it..

 

[eduguy]

Thats good. just test water and change water when necessary