Atrip8414
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I received a Nano (useless 1 gallon) tank for Christmas and quickly learned that I have no idea what I am doing. Not surprising (to people with way more experience), within a few days, all five fish (placed in one at a time) were all dead. Since then I have been doing a lot of research. Although the experts do not all agree on how to start, they do all agree that a larger tank is better for a beginner like me. I purchased a 30 gallon tank and now want to start the cycling process. I have decided it would be better for me to cycle fishless.
The questions I have are:
1. Where do I find the bacteria to start the cycle with? Is it commercially available? I did not keep the Nano tank, I gave it to a neighbor's daughter for use as a terrarium for her two geckos.
2. Where do I get the ammonia? What kind of ammonia should I look for?
3. How long can I expect the cycling to take?
4. I have a list of fish that I would like to keep (once the cycle is complete):
Trinidad Plecostomus, Opaline Gourami, Shubunkin Goldfish,
Turquoise Rainbowfish, Scarlet Gem Badis, Micro Tiger Rasbora and
Indian Dwarf Puffer
Are these fish compatible?
I plan to have artificial plants, artificial coral, a rock-like multi opening cave/hidey holes and a live sand (Nature's Ocean) substrate.
Thank you,
atrip8414
The questions I have are:
1. Where do I find the bacteria to start the cycle with? Is it commercially available? I did not keep the Nano tank, I gave it to a neighbor's daughter for use as a terrarium for her two geckos.
2. Where do I get the ammonia? What kind of ammonia should I look for?
3. How long can I expect the cycling to take?
4. I have a list of fish that I would like to keep (once the cycle is complete):
Trinidad Plecostomus, Opaline Gourami, Shubunkin Goldfish,
Turquoise Rainbowfish, Scarlet Gem Badis, Micro Tiger Rasbora and
Indian Dwarf Puffer
Are these fish compatible?
I plan to have artificial plants, artificial coral, a rock-like multi opening cave/hidey holes and a live sand (Nature's Ocean) substrate.
Thank you,
atrip8414