Not to mention that cycle looks and smells like pure water to me, i would return it if not opened. if opened then get get some aquarium pharm stress zyme and stress coat. The aquarium pharm products are excellant reasonably priced, and good quality. Others mention Prime, same product made by some one else. I prefer Aquarium Pharm others prefer Prime. Either way I hear good things. Just dont use the cycle, its total crap. In order to bring the ammonia down you will need to add the bacteria that breakdown the ammonia. Enter Stress zyme. It is impossible to over dose this stuff so be liberal. and stress coat will take care of the chlorine issues. good luck and remember we all have been in your position. But I agree, pH is more of a mute matter when ammonia will kill your fish faster than I can type this. But still good info for the mind
and no pleco, they will get 18+ inches plus they eat algea which you will have none of, so wait a month or two and then add one. I have personally watched my Petsmart sell a oscar to a guy that wanted a fish that would eat a feeder goldfish, for his TEN gallon, here is a fish that can be measured in feet for adult size in a tiny tiny tank, kinda like sure your german shepard puppy would fit in your mailbox but as an adult there is no way that would work or make sense
my ten gallon has two platys and a dwarf gourami, and a black molly. seems to be a nice blend for me but i cant vouch for you, but some thing like that may work since you already have a platy from your last post. the wag tail, or mickey mouse variety or the countless other color schemes.
And bubblers are good as they help stir up the water, aerrate, not totally vital but most fish love the bubbles to play in . If you want a quieter tank, consider paying more for the air pump, the rema are a nice brand, pricey but much more quiet, just my opinion
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