The majority of replies in that thread are not new starters though. Some are, and forum members have persuaded some to get live plants before getting fish.
It's the die hard 'no live plants in my tank, not ever' brigade that need to do a fishless rather than fish-in cycle.
I do agree with you, live plants are the best way to go. But not everyone can be persuaded.
It's the die hard 'no live plants in my tank, not ever' brigade that need to do a fishless rather than fish-in cycle.
I do agree with you, live plants are the best way to go. But not everyone can be persuaded.