Cycling new tank with betta??

[johnlucky5]

Hey guys just finished my tank the way I like it! I'll cycle my tank with a Betta if that's ok? Are betts hardy? Will they be ok?

 

[tomtom14]

Personally I would never cycle a fish with a tank. Do you have another cycled tank? If you don't then keep the betta in their. They are very hardy fish and have a labrinth lung. This means they can breath air so as long as the water quality isn't absolutely shocking then the betta should be fine. I say I would never cycle with a fish as it could hurt the fish at kill it. But the betta should be ok in that tank if you don't have another cycled one. Nice tank by the way and hope this helps.

 

[librarygirl]

Nice tank! Just test the water daily with a good liquid test kit, do water changes anytime ammonia and/or nitrite are over .25 and your betta should be fine. Here are some guides if you haven't seen them:
I just learned about cycling but I already have fish. What now?! - Aquarium Advice
Guide to Starting a Freshwater Aquarium - Aquarium Advice

 

[johnlucky5]

Awesome! Thanks guys for you help!