seeing as I live about an hour and a half from a good fish store, what is the best way for fish to travel from a store? and how long will be safe for them?? I always worry about this so I have had to buy from my LFS..
Snagwell
I had swordtails in a smaller tank ages ago.. this tank is abnout twice the size.. and the sword tails.. i had fora bout 6 months.. only got to about an inch and a half long.. :/
I too did a fishless cycle a couple of months ago.. using some Ammonia.. and i started fresh.. no aged water /rocks/filter media or anything.. Just make sure you are through it before you add fish..
Not sure about the air pump.. Might as well leave it on, I don't think it would matter.. And...
Hey there Fish Forums..
I started out a couple of years ago when I got a small tank for Christmas I think it was.. and had alright success until, as most 15 year olds do, I lost interest and the fish I had just kinda died..
I had 3 Sword Tails, and happened to have some fry a couple days after...