Fish-less cycling of an aquarium can be done in different ways. Here’s how.
David Bogert
The author, David Bogert, is a certified chemist, something that is only useful in the sections on chemicals such as conditioners and fertilizers. He has about 43 patents, mostly in the medical device field, which only helps with some DIY designs. But he also spent much of his life as a scientific researcher working on literature research, data analysis, statistics, and a little-understood field called "experimental design." This experience is very applicable to ALL fishkeeping science. The author has been keeping all kinds of aquariums and all kinds of fish for over 54 years. He currently has ten large and many small aquariums. But note that he is not an "expert" in all aspects of aquarium keeping. The ecology of an aquarium is far too complex for anyone to be a true "expert" in all the different aspects. One can only search the journals and books for relevant research in each individual subject.
1.4. Sources of data
This article is about the sources of data used for the AquariumScience.org articles.
4.2. Aquarium temperatures
The temperature of an aquarium is much less important than hobbyists give it credit for. Most tropical freshwater fish are quite comfortable at room temperature.
1.3. False marketing claims
There are many, many aquarium products marketed with misleading or simply false marketing claims. You can read more about it in this article!
1.1.14. Aquarium maintenance
Aquarium maintenance does not have to be very difficult. In this article, we show the basics for a stable aquarium.
1.2. Falsehoods and Myths
The aquarium hobby has many falsehoods and myths. In this article we provide a list of 150 falsehoods and links to explanations.
5. Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and Chlorine
In the aquarium Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and Chlorine are considered very toxic. However, the toxic values are much higher than people often think.
3. Fish Food
Good fish food ensures healthy fish, it is important that it does not pollute the water!
2. Aquarium Cycling
There are many ways to cycle an aquarium. In this article, we explain the basics.
1.1.4. Water parameters
So do not buy a test kit with your new aquarium. Just add a de-chlorinator if one is on a municipal water system and GO. Add fish when you are ready. And simply do not worry about the water. The “water parameters” are just not that important. Toxic levels are higher than people think.
