I'm setting up a new "low light" 10 gal. aquarium. I'm going to use a 15
watt flourescent with a standard hood with no glass between the water and
bulb. Tank will have flourite substrate and full of "low light" plants such
as Anubias, Bolbitus H., Rotalla Indica, and Java Fern Narrow, Lace, and
regular. My question is should I add a few hardy fish to help cycle the
tank a few days after the plants get in or wait a few weeks to add them. I
know for a "higher light" tank I would probably wait, but I've read that
with "low light" it doesn't really matter. What do you all say? Thanks
again for your time....

Jimbo

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I'm setting up a new "low light" 10 gal. aquarium. I'm going to use a 15
watt flourescent with a standard hood with no glass between the water and
bulb. Tank will have flourite substrate and full of "low light" plants
such
as Anubias, Bolbitus H., Rotalla Indica, and Java Fern Narrow, Lace, and
regular. My question is should I add a few hardy fish to help cycle the
tank a few days after the plants get in or wait a few weeks to add them.
I
know for a "higher light" tank I would probably wait, but I've read that
with "low light" it doesn't really matter. What do you all say? Thanks
again for your time....

Jimbo


Fishless cycle the tank, then add fish as soon as you have your plants
situated. Without some source of fresh ammonia (fishes), you will have to
rely completly on added fertilizers.