James Turner
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Hi all,
Firstly, this is my first post so I apologise if I'm posting this in the wrong section!
I'm new to keeping fish, and I'm currently cycling my tank without fish. When I say cycling, I mean I've set the tank up and switched the filter on. It's been on for a day and I intend to leave for another couple of days before I add in the fish... Unless I'm told otherwise in here.
I've read a lot on this forum about cycling but I haven't found what I need... Basic advice on the steps of cycling from the beginning, and what things I would need to buy. At the moment the only things I have are the tank, the filter and some ornaments and fake plants. I'd be very grateful for some dumbed down advice on how to cycle to someone who is completely new.
At the moment my tank water has turned milky cloudy after 24 of being left with just the filters running. I read this could be a bacteria bloom?
Also, I haven't put any gravel or sand down as I think it will be easier to clean.
I'm very open to any advice on how to proceed, and if I'm doing it all wrong please do tell me, I want my fish to be healthy from the start.
Thank you!
James.
Firstly, this is my first post so I apologise if I'm posting this in the wrong section!
I'm new to keeping fish, and I'm currently cycling my tank without fish. When I say cycling, I mean I've set the tank up and switched the filter on. It's been on for a day and I intend to leave for another couple of days before I add in the fish... Unless I'm told otherwise in here.
I've read a lot on this forum about cycling but I haven't found what I need... Basic advice on the steps of cycling from the beginning, and what things I would need to buy. At the moment the only things I have are the tank, the filter and some ornaments and fake plants. I'd be very grateful for some dumbed down advice on how to cycle to someone who is completely new.
At the moment my tank water has turned milky cloudy after 24 of being left with just the filters running. I read this could be a bacteria bloom?
Also, I haven't put any gravel or sand down as I think it will be easier to clean.
I'm very open to any advice on how to proceed, and if I'm doing it all wrong please do tell me, I want my fish to be healthy from the start.
Thank you!
James.