Recent content by IanThePufferfish

What fish could I get relatively easily and cheap to do the fish-in cycle?

What sized of tank do you have? 55 Gallon And what fish species are you expecting? Figure 8 Puffers       I accidently added too much ammonia, I forgot to add the drops from the second bottle of my test kit, Which indicated 0ppm  Would Tetra SafeStart work overnight? I really don't think it...

Please help! My LFS sold me this BS "bacteria booster, Instant Cycle" chemical and said I can put fish in as soon as I want. But my tank's ammonia is 8ppm... They are receiving the shipment tomorrow and I don't know what to do! They won't hold the fish for me. But I don't want to kill them with...

It says on the ingredients (on the physical bag) it is 100% Silica Sand. It's meant to mix with concrete but only contains Silica Sand. I am aware it needs more cleaning but if it won't kill or injure fish. I'll have a go at it 

Hello again, I am buying all the equipment for my new tank and I really want white sand for the bottom.  I saw some white sand at Petsmart for 23$ a bag (like 5lbs). WAY out of my price range.  So I found this white silica sand at Menard's (50lb Bag) and I was wondering if it is okay for an...

  I can't thank you enough! I asked on 4 different forums and no one told me!  :) Thanks so much

Hello, There! Thanks for responding so quickly. I live in North Dakota and the water pH is alkaline (8.92). I am going out to buy a 55 Gallon Aquarium and yes, I knew it grew larger :) Thanks for the article on Cycling. Another thing I am wondering, When I change the water, do I put salt water...

I am starting a Brackish aquarium, and I need to know how to set it up correctly. Can someone tell me, step-by-step, how to set it up, what I need to buy and how to fishless cycle the tank? Also, are there any smaller fish that get along with the GSP?