What's the best fish to use to start the cycling process?

Question

I have a 25 gallon tank.

Sorry, forgot to add it's a saltwater tank. Tropical fish.

http://www.boatshowproducts.com/Awesome.html

i have this type of ammonia. it does however have bubbles at the top. should i still not use this and get one w/o bubbles for the fishless cycle. the ingredients are not printed, but it says pure ammonia. thanks.

Answer 1

The best way to cycle a tank is to do it without fish. It saves the fish from living in levels of ammonia and nitrites (which are harmful to the fish) while the tank cycles. Just read the attached source on how to do it.

Answer 2

Oh, I thought maybe you had a "Hatchery" of some sort...I was going to recommend trout, or salmon, because we used to have a "Hatchery" down the mountain from where we lived up in Groveland, up by Yosemite, in Northern California, and at this Hatchery, they had salmon, but there was a constant flowing stream, running through one end of it...We thought it was pretty cool..... I think any sort of salt water fish, would be suffice....Good Luck to you, sounds like a "Fun Project" you will be doing!!! smile!!!

Answer 3

Try a fishless cycle
You can find some great articales on aquariacentral.com
It will be quicker and easier

If you absolutly insist on cycling with a fish, then I would acclimate a molly to saltwater and do that

Answer 4

I would really suggest you check out fishless cycling. It's a good route to take. If you really want to use fish to cycle the tank, I would see if the pet store has any mollies acclimated to saltwater conditions. They make good cycle fish.

MM

Answer 5

Hardier fish that produce a lot of waste like goldfish or platies.

Answer 6

Definitely a damsel, because they are hardy and they can handle alot of different water parameters. Most importantly they are very inexpensive..

Answer 7

Try the Rainbowfish, it usually works good