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	good fish to start a cycle in 20g ?
mvicano Fingerling Posts: 41 Kudos: 27 Votes: 0 Registered: 26-May-2004	what is a good fish to use to cycle my 20g ?? and how many should i use ??? and how long until i add the rest of my stock ?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	try some wcmm
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Well, as fishyhelper said, white clouds mountain minnows are a good choice. Danios are nigh indestructable, so they would be a good choice as well. Alternately, you could go for a fishless cycle. Fishless Cycle #1 Fishless Cycle #2 Fishless Cycle #3 Enjoy. Joe Potato
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	danios are quite good
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
smurf Hobbyist Posts: 56 Votes: 4 Registered: 16-Jun-2004	Cherry barbs are pretty hardy as well - I've cycled two tanks with them (before I heard about fishless cycling)
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Platys would be my choice for two reasons (please don't take it that I'm suggesting my solution is better than those previously posted, its just my opinion.) Platys are hardy, they don't need to be in larger numbers like danios and are bigger than the minnows. These two factors allow you to consider your options further when stocking the rest of the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	I agree with white clouds. They are quite possibly the hardiest fish available. My sister cycled one of her tanks with white cloud fry, and there were no problems whatsoever. All of them are perfectly healthy and happy (and grown up now). I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
mvicano Fingerling Posts: 41 Kudos: 27 Votes: 0 Registered: 26-May-2004	thanks for the good replys... now lets say i were going to use danios. such as zebra danios.... should i use only 1 or 2 during the cycle process ?? or put a school of 6 ?? which i would be more likely to keep after the process is complete with some tiger barbs.... also a few more questions... what is the correct way to ounce danio ?? ive always wondered this and also....lets say i were to get 6 zebra danios and 8 tiger barbs in this new 20g.....would i have any room for some cories ?? cories are bottom feeders correct ? thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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