i would like to cycle my tank using the fish method. can i get a list of hardy fish that i can use?
hardy fish
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my harlequin rasboras are thriving in my cycle. I'll probably get shot down for suggesting them, but I really like them.
ugh. they have bright colors, eat, and are active, but I think we should stick to the topic of hardy fish.
I won't preach the fishless method, but overall its alot less work, unless you don't mind killing off some fish, permanently injuring them etc. I would not use fish that I hoped to keep for any length of time. When you use fish, you have to do a ton of water changes all the time or else the fish die on you, therefore eliminating the whole point of cycling with them. Its possible to cycle with fish, but IMO it is a PITA and not worth the hassle. I would highly recommend trying to find some biospira
Sounds like preaching to me......If they want to do a cycle with fish, I say go ahead. The thread is about hardy fish, not what kind of cycle.
thank you Holly9937/hendrixpujols11
thank you for the information on the hardy fish. i will look into them
thank you again
thank you for the information on the hardy fish. i will look into them
thank you again
I cycled my tank with a firemouth, and 2 rams.. they are doing wonderful. I cycled this tank in November and december and did so many water changes it wa not funny. but my fish grew like mad and do well. I thru in 2 angels after the cycle, and my tank is complete. of coursr it looks some what different then this now, a nice gentleman from here sent me some nice plants and a cool log, 
if you want a hardy fish, go with goldfish, they produce tons of ammonia and can live through almost anything.
I just found this site: http://www.aquariumpros.com/articles/fishcyclefw.shtml
It has a few good lists of hardy freshwater fish.
It has a few good lists of hardy freshwater fish.