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[dbefree3]

Hi, great to be here with you all! I am gradually getting the things I need to set up my 20 gallon tank. I should have it up and going early next week. :p

I appreciate all of your advice and help in this quest. Hopefully I am stocking with barbs. Any suggestions what I can put in the community with them?

THANKS

[HN1]

Welcome to AA!

Check out the stickies and articles for frustration and money saving info.

[dbefree3]

thanks............love your avatar!

[swankyspoon]

Are you familiar with the nitrogen cycle?

[dbefree3]

I have read some about it, but understand it? Not really.

[swankyspoon]

This guide will help you with the cycle.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...es-103339.html


I wish I knew about the cycle when I first bought fish. I would have saved myself a lot of work. I also likely harmed my fish. Though I lost no fish while my tank cycled, it was only on account of a lot of work and luck. I highly recommend you begin a fishless cycle. After you read a bit, it will make sense, I promise!

And welcome to AA!

[mgamer20o0]

Welcome to AA.