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Aquarium Advice Newbie
I have a 10-gallon freshwater aquarium that's been cycling for the past 3 weeks. Being a new aquarium owner, I was totally unaware that this is what's been occurring until I read a few of the threads on the subject. I've been checking the pH regularly, getting a consistent result of 8.1, which I'm assuming can be attributed to the ammonia. The 5 high-fin tetras I originally introduced have all survived so far, so I'm pretty sure this is a very hardy species. However, all three male dwarf gouramis and both platies died within 2 weeks. I introduced 4 mollies and three male fancy guppies a week ago, all of which are still thriving. Since reading the threads on cycling, I've been doing a 50% water change daily to keep the water from becoming toxic. In the event these new fish die, what are some other hardy species that will tolerate the cycling process, while still providing the beneficial bacteria with ammonia?? This is my son's aquarium, which I'm of course taking care of, so I can't very well leave it fishless for the cycling process, because children are the LEAST patient of beings!! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Paul
Greenwood, MS
Paul
Greenwood, MS