hi, when setting up a new tank, what do you do with the water in terms of chemicals added, and cycles, all i know is that you leave it for 4-6 weeks before introducing fish
I've only ever used a tap water conditioner and then added fish on a gradual basis to ensure that the good bacteria builds to handle the waste.
I've not really got my head around the recent trend toward "cycling", although it is probably worth studying so that you are familiar with all the options and assoicated pros and cons.