cycling without decorations

[twinkey]

well my cycle is going great so far...i forgot to meaning something into it....im cycling with the gravel in it but no decorations in it...will it affect anything if i wait till the cycle is over to put them in

 

[FishontheRock]

You should be fine although having decorations (particularly live plants) can help with cycling because they provide more surfaces for BB to develop.

 

[twinkey]

thanks..if i add plants..like java fern & anubias..will i need to add any
<LI class=bcLink _extended="true">Nutrients or Fertilizer ...im using basic gravel in the tank

 

[FishontheRock]

No with java fern and anubia you should be fine. Don't bury the rhyzome (thick part of the root) in the gravel, actually if you tie them to rocks/drift wood they will be easier to deal with as you'll be able to move them around.