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It's actually a 92 gallon bow front corner tank, I assume that means emplty/no gravel and/or decorations, which I'm estimating displaces 5 gallons, perhaps?

Thanks, and yes I do...just cycled my 90g corner tank, and have added a few fish, although they seem to hide most of the time. And pardon the reflections on the glass! ;)

Thanks!

Understood! So is using feeder fish for some species also frowned upon?

Awesome, thanks! I'm thinking: instead of adding more chemicals, perhaps add a couple fish and let nature take its course, with close monitoring of course. Your thoughts?

Greetings Demeter32!

Thanks, and again, rest assure I have scoured the internet and I have read everything I can get my hands on regarding cycling a tank, with or without fish, including the link you shared. Again, already having gone thru a huge ammonia spike, (tested super high at around 6.6ppm, be it from the...

Thanks Essjay! When I first set up the tank, I did add 2 small fish to cycle the tank (and the bacteria/enzymes) and I had an ammonia spike (which unfortunately killed the fish), and it was confirmed by bringing a sample into my local aquarium shop/expert, using an API Freshwater Master Test...

My 90 gal corner tank has been up and running for about 2.5 weeks now, and the water has been slightly cloudy for about a week. Based on all of the cycling info I've read (and it's been a lot!), is my tank right where is should be? Do I just have to wait for the nitrogen cycle to complete...

Greetings all! Just joined this community, although I've been reading some of the topic issues, and just wanted to say hello, and look forward to exchanging ideas and learning from some of you more seasoned folks!