Matthew Etheridge
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I got my Betta 2 days ago with no prior knowledge on fish keeping. However, I have been reading a lot and can't figure out how to cycle my tank and hold my fish. So far I have cleaned my tank, cleaned my gravel, and cleaned the decorations using only water. I setup my tank and filled it with tap water. It has been filtering for more than 24 hours now and at a stable temperature of 77°F. I added the correct amount of Top Fin conditioner and it's been about 24 hours now. I'm ready to put my fish in the tank, but after reading many articles on cycling I'm worried it's not safe. I want to go to the store and buy a kit to start the cycling process, but I don't know how to properly keep my fish in the meantime. It has been kept in its small cup from Petsmart for two days and has began to poop in it. I'm worried the water is quickly going to become toxic and that's my issue. How can I keep my fish safe in this cup I have while I start to cycle my tank. If anyone has advice or knows what to do please help. Thanks.