New 20 gallon.

[Hodge209]

:welcome: to AC! The cycle time can vary greatly depending on how it is done. I'd suggest posting a thread in the FW Newbie section to get more responses.

I was told to go here. How long does an average tank take to cycle up?

[Hooked Newbie]

Can you provide details on your filtration and how you are cycling? It can be up to 6-8 weeks for a full fishless cycle. If you know anyone with a well established tank, their old and nasty filter media could be your best friend. Does the tank have fish? Do you have a good liquid test kit (this is really vital when cycling)?

[Lupin]

I recommended to you in chatroom this thread.:) It's a must-read and informative article.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84598

[Hodge209]

Well. I started Friday I think it was. And let it cycle through the weekend. When I got back from a beach trip I decided it might be time to try somthing. So I went out and simply got 2 little ghost shrimps.

Unfortunatly I dont have any test kits. I will have to buy some on payday Tues. Any specific ones? I have Ick testing kits.

[Lupin]

API liquid test kit is best recommended. Avoid test strips due to inaccuracies.

[Hodge209]

Hmm. Just read that article. Which would you reccomend? Im thinking about putting a few tetras in there let them do there thing and keep the testing up.

[Hooked Newbie]

API liquid test kit is best recommended. Avoid test strips due to inaccuracies.

:iagree:

[Hooked Newbie]

Hmm. Just read that article. Which would you reccomend? Im thinking about putting a few tetras in there let them do there thing and keep the testing up.

If you get a good test kit and are willing and able to be dedicated to water changes, that's a definite option. Just be ready to do large water changes if Ammonia or Nitrite test > .25.

[Hodge209]

Alrighty I think Ill go pick that up next payday and try it out.

Thanks Much

[Hooked Newbie]

Anytime... keep us updated! :)