Thanks for replies. Im trying to be patient. You know its amazing because seeding the tank with gravel is the best, most efficient way of speeding up the cycling process. I tried that earlier, I finally convinced a petsmart to give me a handful of their gravel. But maybe the bacteria died, cuz i did not notice a difference. Sometimes you it makes a big difference, other times it does not. Its unfortunately how difficult it is to find a local dealer that is willing to help you out, even some LFS do not.
as far as what kind of fish im getting, I have been stuyding extensiviely on the kind of fish I may buy (I have two great aquarium books that I studied ever BEFORE buying a tank). I have several stocking schemes available that I am consiering for my 50 gallon tank:
a "typical" community tank
5 platies
to fill midwater area, 8 danios (or possibly 6 giant danios)
6 lemon tetras
6 serpae tetras make up thie third school
and lastly, for bottom dwellers, 6 cory cats (the best scavengers out there) |