Blondielovesfish said:
Hi
So hello everyone, merry christmas!
The day is comming and as I've been anouncing, i'm getting a new tank for christmas.
It's going to be a 13 or so gallon, with heater and filter. Light maybe if it fits the budget.
I'll be putting only a betta in there for now and getting some more fish in the future.
I have no place in my budget for a test kit. My question is, can i cycle the tank without a test kit?
And if so, how?
Thank you.
Slightly off point - I've been reading up on Bettas as I want one myself - from everything I've read they're territorial so it'd be better to get other fish first then introduce the Betta or the Betta might view all new fish as a threat and attack.
There is the possibility of this happening, however if the OP rearranges the tank, takes the betta out, adds the fish and then the betta, there shouldn't be any problems. If there are, they should quickly die down.
P.S you should definitely get a betta, they are wonderful fish that have big personalities! I love my little guy, Zeus.
Good to know - Thanks
I've just started cycling a new tank and a Betta is on my fish-list to get but he'll likely be the last going in.