bud29
Aquarium Advice Addict
I am contemplating whether to do a fish in or fishless cycle. I've read the articles that aquariumadvice has about both methods. I'm leaning towards fish in simply because I am impatient and want my fish now. I know that with a fishless cycle you can really stock your tank all at once, although I was planning on stocking it in 3 parts. I am wondering if you need to stock slower after doing a fish in cycle. Can I do my 3 parts, just altered? I'm planning on getting 6 Zebra Danios, 6 Cory Catfish, 1 Blue Gourami, and 9 Tiger Barbs. If I do a fish in cycle, I'm planning on cycling with 4 zebra danios. So would this stocking plan work after my cycle is complete?
Part 1:
Add 2 Zebra Danios and Blue Gourami
Wait 1.5-2 weeks
Part 2: Add 6 Cory Catfish
Wait 1.5-2 Weeks
Part 3: Add 9 tiger barbs
Is this stocking too fast after doing a fish in cycle? Could I speed it up?
Part 1:
Add 2 Zebra Danios and Blue Gourami
Wait 1.5-2 weeks
Part 2: Add 6 Cory Catfish
Wait 1.5-2 Weeks
Part 3: Add 9 tiger barbs
Is this stocking too fast after doing a fish in cycle? Could I speed it up?