ConanTheLibraia
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what is the best way to start my tanks fishless cycle?
FancyGuppyGuy said:Add ammonia until you get 5-6ppm 100% clear ammonia
Research, research, research!! Let us know what you decide!While I'm waiting for it to cycle, I have much decision making to do in terms of what to put in the tank.
It is difficult. There are SO many fish. The temp thing isn't a huge issue. There are tropicals and nontropicals. The majority of tropicals like 78 degrees. Next is looking at pH and hardness. I have never read (but there must be one out there) of a fish that prefers a high pH and very soft water. IME, low pH and softness goes together. Someone correct me if I am wrong!! After grouping fish by temp, I would group by preferred pH and go from there. HTHI would love to find a site that lists out fish compatability AND their preferences...temp, pH, etc. on one page. If not, I'm going to have to write it all out myself.