Tank Cycling

[AJ_77]

Yup, a little odd for sure. Extra caution is always better than extra livestock... I hope this works out OK for you, but if things go south you'll know for next time.

The LFS knows that if your animals "don't make it" for some unexplained reason, you will return to spend money on replacing them.

A good slow pace is crucial for this hobby - for success in it anyways. There's quite a few articles and threads on how to go about it for the first few months, some in this section.