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I tought that i give you a litle update ihave bin reading this topics every single free minute (and it looks that i am not the only one that makes mistakes )
so for the 29g tank i am watching my fish like a hawk and they are still very playfull and hungry that is a good sign i also added some lowlight plants so they have some places to hide if they want to i am still doing my watertest every day and this is what i get

TEMP 78
PH 7.6
AMM. 2.00
NITRITE 0.25
NITRATE 0

i try not to do waterchanges as long my fish look good

plants > Atzelli Anubias, Bacopa, A Barteri, Narowleaf Java Fern,and last but not least Java Moss

after my tank is cycled i would like to add some chery schrimp would that be a good idea with the red tail schark

Actually, it is best not to do water changes at all until your tank has fully cycled. A water change will only prolong the process. What all is in the tank? OK, just read the other thread. Yes do keep an eye on the fish and do a small water change if necessary. When I started a few years back I read and researched and bought a beginner's book (which I strongly recommend) and all that. I had everything planned out, what to add and when to add it. The kids at my local Petsmart were great, they have a knowledgable staff there at my petsmart, just don't ask the manager anything, she's an idiot. I made a list of what I wanted and started with the hardiest thing on the list to cycle with, added morer after that and the rest is history. Had to do all the research, needed to learn what would fit in the tank and what was compatible, etc. Tried the plant thing but couldn't make anything live so went back to plastic . Anyways, welcome to fishkeeping and to F.P. And beware, it is addicting.