adf need cycling?

[nino]

do you have to cycle a tank in order to put in ADF's? can they handle being in a tank that is currently being cycled (with fish)?

 

[nino]

bump

 

[Teelie]

They can survive cycling though you will want to keep an eye on them anyways in case they do start to suffer from it.

 

[nino]

does a tank cycle with just them in it? i'm thinking of starting up a tank with adf's and a betta

 

[Teelie]

Probably it could cycle with them, they do release ammonia but I don't know if there would be enough to get a good cycle going that would complete like normal.

 

[Discomafia]

I wouln't think their tank would need to be cycled, just add in some de-chlorinator to the water and you're all set. And do something like 50% weekly changes. I could be mistaken so don't take my word for it. Or what you could do is PM Inchworm, I'm sure she will have the answers to all your questions.