Starting new tank

[grode15]

So I'm going to get either a 90 gallon or 70 gallon fish tank soon and need advice on setting it up. I have a 30 gallon fish tank right now but I did a fish in cycle because I didn't know much about cycling when I first started. So what would I have to put in the tank to get it to cycle? What I plan on putting in the tank is my red tailed shark from my 30 gallon,a Oscar,and one more fish which will most likely be a featherfin catfish. Do you think that would be a good stock? My last question is what is the best canister filter for a Oscar and what media should I put in it since I know you can use whatever media you want with canister filters?

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[FishBoy185]

I have a 75 gallon that used to have a single oscar In it and I use a SunSun canister filter with carbon (optional) Bio-max and Bio-balls. Works fine that along with 2 strong HOB's keeps the water and beneficial bacteria doing good. I would take out the red tail shark though. Other than that everything seems good! And did you want to do a fish in cycle? Or fishless cycle?

 

[grode15]

Fish less cycle

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[grode15]

And with the red tail shark I was going to get a baby Oscar and let him grow up with the shark so he wouldent be aggressive towards it

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[FishBoy185]

Then you will need some source of ammonia, they should sell ammonia at your Lfs for cycling fish tanks.

 

[grode15]

Thanks and do you know if there is a good canister filter that I could run by itself because I don't want to have to take care of 3 filters?

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[FishBoy185]

If you just want one filter, id go with a Fluval fx6. Its amazing. And its huge. And it gets the job done.

 

[grode15]

Ok thanks for the help

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