Caryl Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I have fully cycled a filter on my 4ft tank, housing 30 - 40 Odessas plus I don't know how many Ancistrus, for a lad setting up a 3ft. He has had his tank running a while, checking the temperature is correct and stable, and planted it 2 or 3 weeks ago. He is ready to add fish at the weekend but I will be away and can't guarantee Grant will be available when he wants to pick up his filter. Would it be OK to add some fish (at this point he plans 8 danios) on Sunday but not add the filter until Tuesday? I can't see the waste from them building up much between Sunday and Tuesday when the fully cycled filter will be added. Once he has the filter on it he can then add more fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I agree with you that it shouldn't be a problem. And feeding them only a little until he gets the filter will help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thanks for the confirmation. I did suggest he didn't feed them anyway until they settled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Should be just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I hope so. I also figured it was better than picking up the filter 4 days before any fish would be added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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