ill just keep this kind of stuff in one thread as not to overdo it. going on day three of my fishless cycle, keeping a good record of everything right now. not the water temp at ~82 degrees, ammonia at ~4-5 ppm, and took some of the gravel out of my old tank. Cut the legs out of a pair of panty hose my wife cannot remember ever having worn, grabbed a few handfuls out of my old established tank and threw them in there. think the stuff i threw in there is enough? getting decorations now, buying texas holy rock at the store now, piece by piece as i have money. that stuff is expensive! any and all recommendations/ input is greatly appreciated on deco and anything else. this newb needs all the info i can get! i will keep you updated... will get better pictures too i took this on my phone.