Can i try putting a 2 inch catfish in a somewhat cycled tank. 2 inch cat in a 55 gallon. Would i have any problems?
2007-05-11 11:53:23 · 5 answers · asked by rybka 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Better to wait until the cycle is complete. The addition of a fish at this point could result in a large ammonia spike endangering that fish as well as any others in the tank. Ask the shop to hold it for you for a week.
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2007-05-11 12:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the hardiness of the catfish your going to put in the tank and exactly how well and how long the tank was cycled. In my opinion, I don't think you would have any problems. If you want to be safe, than I'd wait, but I don't think that's going to be a problem if it's the only fish in the tank. Just make sure the water parameters are appropriate for the fish. Also, make sure he/she has some hiding spots. If there are other fish, I'd recommend waiting for the cycle to complete itself.
2007-05-11 12:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should wait until the tank is done cycling. To cycle with fish, try adding 1 or 2 Zebra Danios.
2007-05-11 13:53:48 · answer #3 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its the only fish in the tank then there will not be any problems, but if not you will have problems with the tank. It may have a harder time cycling.
2007-05-11 11:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by tkamarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coarse not! It would be perfectly fine! Come on people! Use your intuition! God gave you good judgement! USE IT!
2007-05-11 14:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by DiRtAlLtHeWaY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋