HELP!Expierienced fishkeeper, Cycling with fish,

[Tropical Aquarist]

Hi all, I'm an experienced fish keeper, been keeping fish for 6 years, however I recently moved and had to sell all my stuff and I have had to start over. Since 2 years I have been a serious hobbyist(Learned about nitrogen cycle, appropriate stocking, etc). Now the thing is I really never had to cycle a tank(did a newbie "cycle" on my old tank) so the whole thing is new.

Now my situation:
I have 2 tanks, a 20 high(24" long), and a 20 long (30" long), both I started 3 hours ago, dosed amquel+ and accidentally added a bottle of TSS to the 20long(I was not thinking properly......*stupid me*)

So, I read the blog on TSS cycling with fish on this site, But I have some questions.

I was gifted 4 male Bettas, today(hence why I was rushed, and needed to set up everything....), and I have a divider for both tanks. I also have a API Master test kit,
Amm:0
NitRITE:0
NitRATE:0
Ph: 8
(Both tanks)

The blog says wait 24 hours after adding a water conditioner, as it kills the BB, BUT I don't really want to leave the bettas in their cups till tomorrow evening.....

~So the question is, what should I do?
1) Add bettas now and add TSS tomorrow
2) Leave bettas in cups and add with TSS tomorrow?

Thanks for any advice, and if anything needs clarifying, let me know!

 

[Delapool]

Hi, that's a hard one. The bacteria in a bottle I've used have been different to that one. If I found the right link it says it can be used after a water change?

I don't think there is a right answer here. Me, I'd leave fish where they are in cups if doing ok and let the tank bed in a bit. If fish might be at risk, would try adding to tank. Ammonia testing would be the way to go either way. How did you get on?

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