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[Dave Lapworth]

Hi folks just like to introduce myself my name is Dave I am new to this hobby so any advice would be greatly welcome.

I have not bought a tank yet, as with any new hobby I have allways found it best to get as much information as possible before starting as mistakes can be costly.

I have been looking at the Aquience 550s cub tank and would looking to stock it with small fish Tetra,Guppy,platy, but no more than 10 to start with.

I have also read that you need to cycle the tank over a few weeks.

Any advice will be taken on board.

Dave

 

[Noahs ark6]

to cycle ur tank:

1. fill ur tank with water.
2. add dechlorinater.
3. add filter and turn on.
4. add heater and turn to required temp.
5. (optional) add filter start to the filter.
6. if you dont use filter start leave for 2-4 weeks.
7. if u do use filter start 1-1 and a halp weeks will do.

 

[the biffster]

yes nice looking tank
your in the right direction
i will put you a link up to the
resource center were you can read up
on all the stuff you need to know
hope this helps the biffster

the link http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/277264-beginners-resource-center/

it takes 6 to 8 weeks to
cycle a tank or there abouts

 

[Dave Lapworth]

Hi Thanks for the replies.

I will be going away for a fortnight in November would it be best to start the cycle after I get back??

Dave

 

[Carlovel1]

to cycle ur tank:

1. fill ur tank with water.
2. add dechlorinater.
3. add filter and turn on.
4. add heater and turn to required temp.
5. (optional) add filter start to the filter.
6. if you dont use filter start leave for 2-4 weeks.
7. if u do use filter start 1-1 and a halp weeks will do.

Unfortunately, cycling a tank isn't as easy as you say Noahs ark6

Welcome to the forum Dave

Hopefully, this thread on cycling your tank can help you, Dave and 'Noah ark6', to understand how to 'properly' cycle a tank
Carl

 

[fluttermoth]

to cycle ur tank:

1. fill ur tank with water.
2. add dechlorinater.
3. add filter and turn on.
4. add heater and turn to required temp.
5. (optional) add filter start to the filter.
6. if you dont use filter start leave for 2-4 weeks.
7. if u do use filter start 1-1 and a halp weeks will do.

Er...Noahs ark...

I'm sorry, but just letting the tank run is not cycling it...
If you're not adding a source of ammonia to feed the bacteria on, you won't get any bacteria growing.

Dave, have a read of the 'fish-less cycling' article in the beginners resource centre that biffster has posted the link to (Noahs ark; maybe you should have a read through it too...)

Doing a fish-less cycle is the absolute best way to achieve success in this hobby.

 

[the biffster]

Hi Thanks for the replies.

I will be going away for a fortnight in November would it be best to start the cycle after I get back??

Dave

yes then it can have your
full attention as you will
need to add ammonia every
12 to 24 hrs along with the
water testing as well

 

[Dave Lapworth]

Again thanks for the replies.

It always pays to ask, I will read up on those threads.

Dave