Filter Cartridge.

[PermanentXHate]

I have a ten gallon tank that has been up and running with no fish in it so that it can cycle on it's own. It has the heater, gravel, plants, decor, and filter. But no filter CARTRIDGE. I HAVE to put fish in it tonight but can't get the cartridge until tomorrow. Will the fish be ok untill I put one in about noon tomorrow?

 

[Tolak]

An aquarium will not cycle on its own without an ammonia source. Have a read; http/www.fishforums.net/content/New-to-t...-tank-syndrome/

The fish will not be ok, you are setting yourself up for daily 50% water changes for a couple of weeks at the very least, and dead fish at the very worst.