How many fish should I use to cycle a 125 gal tank

[juiceball1]

I setting up a new fresh water 125 gal tank and I would like to know how many fish should I start with to cycle my tank? Update: After further research, I'm doing a fishless cycle.

 

[endilliteracy]

Maybe 3-5 zebra danios? I am not sure if you have to have more fish since you have a larger tank.

 

[juiceball1]

That seems like a small number of fish for such a large tank.

 

[Paul_MTS]

if you know what your stokcing with, simple pick out the strongest fish you want to stock with and use that.

I used a oscar to cycle my 90 gallon.

 

[juiceball1]

I would like to set up a community fish tank, so getting an oscar is not a good idea

 

[Paul_MTS]

i wasn't suggesting an oscar but alot of people use fish they aren't going to use in there final set up.

so pick a shoal of fish you want that are hardy and use them!!

 

[yvez9]

do you already have a running tank?

 

[sammydee]

You don't have to use ammonia to fishless cycle - a pinch of fish flakes every day will do it fine. Worked in my 20 gallon *shrugs*.

 

[juiceball1]

After futher research, I'm doing a fishless cycle. Started it 2 days ago.

 

[bunjiweb]

Nice one, make sure you stick to it as it is worth it in the long run.

Any plans for the fish stocking yet?

Ben

 

[juiceball1]

No plans for stocking my tank yet, I'm taking it slowly hopefully it will not take too long to cycle. However, I know that I will get some kribensis and Bala sharks - two of my favs.

 

[steelhealr]

I frequently post this, but, you couldn't go wrong with a school of congo tetras.Just beautiful graceful fish. SH

 

[Squirrelbuddies]

I frequently post this, but, you couldn't go wrong with a school of congo tetras.Just beautiful graceful fish. SH

Yes, they ARE beautiful! I just picked up 7 of them tonight! Would go nicely with the kribs, too.

-sb