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I am closing in on the end of my fishless cycle (woo hoo) so I have begun to think about what I want to keep in my 29gal setup. I like tiger barbs and the redtail shark and from what I read they are compatible. I am worried about the size the RTS get but I know that would be down the road...

I am using the fishless cycle for dummies method found here on the boards. I am about to enter the 3rd week and so far I am still reading 4ppm on ammonia and 0ppm on nitrite. Is this normal and I just need to keep waiting it out? I have a 29 gallon with fake plants. Thanks Brian

I'mmmmm Baaaack!!!! I am in the early stages of my 1st ever fishless cycle using the fishless cycle for dummies method. 1) When I filled the tank for the 1st time should I have added any solution because it was tap water? 2) When water evaporates out of the tank do I just add tap water in or...

I love this forum I just started fishless cycling today and am following the thread on the boards "fishless cycling for dummies." They mention we are looking for .5ppm but I am not sure that can be true. I am using the API freshwater master test kit, I added 3 teaspoons of ammonia like stated...

I am looking to start up a 29 gallon freshwater tank. I am going with the fishless cycling method which will also discipline me in "taking care" of my tank while it cycles. My question is, being new I am not sure I want to get into live plants as well. It seems as though most members use live...