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Yes the filter and gravel is what you want that is what contains the bacteria that will cycle you new tank. Make sure that the new water you add to your 55 gal dechlorinated before you put the old gravel and filter in.

baby brine shrimp and crushed flakes work great for Fry. The flakes can be crushed by putting the in a baggie and rubbing them between your finger till its a fine powder. If you don't have the space or time for BBS you can also get the Decapsulated brine shrimp eggs, all you need to do with them...

You can also add Jungle Labs Bag Buddies water conditioning tablets to the water they work great and I use them when I ship my fish. Get the regular bags we use for fish don't use the ziplock bags. You can order this stuff from The Shipping barn if you don't have it ...

Most live bearers have fry every 30 days or so. If you keep an eye on the females you will notice that right before she gives birth she will act shy and try to hide maybe in the plants in your tank. Fry are easy enough to raise but you can easily get over run with them