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	# Of Fish To Cycle A 55G Tank With??
dbenn Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 19 Votes: 40 Registered: 31-Mar-2005	I have a new 55gal tank that I am cycling with some guppies. What is the optimum number of fish to cycle with? I realize that less fish will make the process slower but is there an ideal number? I have six guppies and a few neons that I was planning on using. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Dwayne
Posted 10-Sep-2006 17:23
Budzilla Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 197 Votes: 90 Registered: 18-Jul-2006	I wouldn't use neons. I'd try 6-10 guppies. Unless you want them to be the main part of the tank though I would get all males or all females. Other wise your tank will be over run by guppy fry. Guppies are a good choice though for cycling because they are very hardy. -Vincent
Posted 10-Sep-2006 21:05
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	well, the general rule of thumb i've always lived by is to start slow and build slowly. i agree with not using neons, but other tetras are hardy enough to cycle with. cardinals would be a better choice if you like that style of coloring that neons have. "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 10-Sep-2006 21:38
jmara Big Fish Posts: 438 Kudos: 431 Votes: 145 Registered: 06-Mar-2003	I would contend that one should cycle there take with exactly 0 (zero) fish. Do fishless cycling! It's much easier! -Josh
Posted 10-Sep-2006 23:37
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I agree with Moondog start slowly. Certainly do not use the neons. I would prefer to use at least 6+ Zebra Danios they ar as tough as they make them. Final decision go with the Cardinals as they are far tougher than the plain old neons. As far as correct number to use it would depend totally on how the tank is set up, filtration, live plants, and substrate used. I dont think there is even a general rule. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 11-Sep-2006 02:00
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, Unless the fish you are going to cycle the tank with are also ones you actually want to KEEP in the tank when the cycling is complete and are REALLY HARDY, I would do the fishless cycling... Read the information in this link and seriously consider it: http://badmanstropicalfish.com/articles/article14.html Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 11-Sep-2006 14:27


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