i think i'm gunna be sick

[Pointy_kitty]

Pointy Kitty, where do you live???
maybe someone from on here lives close enough to donate some mature filter media to run alongside in your tank and keep your water quality up so your fish have a better chance??

a good friend of mine lives close and could donate some mature filter media but i worry about disease in her tanks since she hasn't had much luck latley

i would rather not specifially say where i am located sorry
nothing against you guys but anyone can read this page

 

[appleblossom]

hmm, ok if you dont want to post where you are, some people (like me) list their locations, why not pm a couple of people who are nearby and grovel??

 

[clutterydrawer]

what are tannins?

the brown stuff that leaks out of new wood.

 

[Inchworm]

Hi Pointy_kitty

Take a deep breath and just relax. What many people don't realize is that a tank does not have to be cycled at all for the fish to be healthy and safe. All that the fish really need is water that is clean and free from ammonia and nitrites. This can be maintained through water changes.

If it were my tank, I would cancel my order for additional fish until things get back to normal. Then I would do water changes as often as necessary, even it it means doing it daily.

Eventually the tank will cycle but it will just talk longer. It doesn't matter how much longer. But remember, when cycling with fish, a longer cycling process is much gentler and less harmful to them.

A cycled tank is good, because it saves the work of constantly monitoring the water and keeping it chemical free, but is by no means necessary. Remember that many people keep bettas in small uncycled tanks by keeping up with the water changes. It's the same with other fish too.

 

[Pointy_kitty]

Hi Pointy_kitty

Take a deep breath and just relax. What many people don't realize is that a tank does not have to be cycled at all for the fish to be healthy and safe. All that the fish really need is water that is clean and free from ammonia and nitrites. This can be maintained through water changes.

If it were my tank, I would cancel my order for additional fish until things get back to normal. Then I would do water changes as often as necessary, even it it means doing it daily.

Eventually the tank will cycle but it will just talk longer. It doesn't matter how much longer. But remember, when cycling with fish, a longer cycling process is much gentler and less harmful to them.

A cycled tank is good, because it saves the work of constantly monitoring the water and keeping it chemical free, but is by no means necessary. Remember that many people keep bettas in small uncycled tanks by keeping up with the water changes. It's the same with other fish too.

thanxs inch
i never thought of it that way
i was worried so much about getting a cycle over with
i do feel loads better knowing i can slow down and just monitor it and clean it frequently

appleblossum
i'm afraid noone i have ever met on the forum with the acception of 2 members living 3 hours away) are anywhere near me at all

and don't worry
as i said above i will not add any fish to my tank until i am sure that it is of excellent quality
i didn't even want my old fish in here right away but i had no choice