Samll Tank, Fishless Cycle Recipe?

hutucong

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Hi

I am a beginner and only want to try a small tank like 2 gallons. I think I still need a fishless cycle to start. Should I do the same thing as bigger tank? And will the cycle time be a little bit shorter with a small 2 gallons tank?

Thanks!
 

FroggyFox

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Welcome to MFT!

Fishless cycle recipe is the same for any size tank...just have to be extra careful at the amount of ammonia that you put in, probably measure with a dropper and not a capful. The only time difference will depend on the conditions you cycle in, (temperature, did you seed?, amt of oxygen etc) otherwise it'll take the same amount of time.

Also...might I suggest you start with a bigger tank than a 2? If you're going to start with a betta, that works...but I think many people in the hobby will agree that they wish they had started with a larger tank (myself included!!)