so, you're saying that if the tank has lots of plants that are doing good, that you dont have to really wait for it to cycle? In the past, i just did a cycle w/platies and swordtails in my 40
gal. tank. It took about 6 weeks i think and 3 swordtails jumped out of the little whole that i cut for my filter hoses. This tank was not planted though, just plastic ones.
But now i'm thinkin of doing a fishless cycle on my 28
gal. How much does the amonia cost? would it be cheaper than buying platies and such?
Also, the tank is gonna have playsand from home depot ($4 for a 50 lb. bag).
Is this good enough to grow some beginners plants?
And could i just use a shop light from home depot too, and just put an aquarium bulb in it, or would i just be able to use a regular flourescent bulb?
the tank is only 12 inches high too, so the lighting wouldnt need to be that strong would it?
srry if this isnt the place to ask the ?'s about the plants.