CamaroGurl
New Member
As some of you may have already read I'm going to be setting up a 55 gal (US) and was thinking of putting my Cockatoos in there. Well, my boyfriend and I've talked and we're putting a total of 8 Cockatoos (2 males and 3 females) in there along with 5 adult guppies, a bunch of babies (guppies), and 2 dwarf cories. We'll also be getting some more cories and if the set-up is right for them 1 or more African Butterflies (have to check on their needs, can't remember what they are). Yes I know the Butterflies will eat the baby guppies, but the way they breed it's ok. We counted about 100 baby guppies in my boyfriend's 125 gal. Now for my question....if we put the tank water from my 30 gal (at water changing time) and then add tap water to top it off (we're on well water, so we don't have to treat our water) do I still have to let the water cycle through? And do I still need to add some other fish for about a month before my Chichlids are added? Joe, my boyfriend, thinks if we use the water from my 30 gal we can just add the fish at the same time. Thanks for your input.