First tank......in 15 years.

[Kappy]

I just started a fresh water fish-less cycle.

Do I keep the recommended temperature (24c-28c) in the tank as if I had fish in aquarium, while cycling?

All the plants are plastic, because I don't want to fuss with real plants, for now. (as I did years ago...)

I might not add fish for a while in a month or so, because I like having a clean tank. (lol) But, I'm still doing the recommended fresh water cycling.

...and when I add fish, I know this big castle decoration is taking up 50% of the real estate in the tank, what types of fish and how many fish would you recommend?

36 gallon, Bow Front corner tank. It's a little tank, compared to tanks I've owned in the past, but it fits neatly and safely (distant) behind my love seat.

(paid $100 for the Tank, stand and all accessories - pump, hang-on filter, chemicals from Craigslist) the people that sold this are New parents-to-be and needed room quick.

I spent over $150 for the decorations and misc. items - ......but it's fun shopping for fish stuff!

 

[GodFan]

Beautiful tank! You could have alot of different types of fish in there! Any livebearer, most tetras, small gouramis, dwarf cichlids, danios, and so much more! Enjoy!

 

[Giant Danio]

Nice tank. Ok here is a nice little stocking list off the top of my head for your tank hope you like it

1 dwarf gourami
6 cardinal tetra's
1 bristle nose pleco
6 long fin leopard danio's
5 albino Cory cats
And some ghost shrimp

 

[Laser]

Very nice, I have to say the castle fits very nicely in the center. I would raise the temp up to 86 while cycling.

 

[Kappy]

Still cycling.....

Thanks for the advice about the temp.

I tested the water this past weekend and everything is up to par! and the cloudy water finally cleared up. *whew* it was making me nervous. lol

I'm assuming another couple of weeks or so to complete the cycling.

 

[Laser]

Yep, the cloudiness is normal. Don't hesitate to ask any questions!

 

[Matt_7689]

Oooh!! That's a very nice tank! I really like guppies and neon tetras. Maybe that would go good in the tank?