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If you're planning to add ammonia to your tank, you'll need to hold off on adding plants until the cycle is complete. Fish produce ammonia continuously, but in small amounts, so it's not the same as a large dose all at once. Some plants can be sensitive to high levels of ammonia, so it's best to ...

If you're planning to add ammonia to your tank, you'll need to hold off on adding plants until the cycle is complete. Fish produce ammonia continuously, but in small amounts, so it's not the same as a large dose all at once. Some plants can be sensitive to high levels of ammonia, so it's best to ...

If you're planning to add ammonia to your tank, you'll need to hold off on adding plants until the cycle is complete. Fish produce ammonia continuously, but in small amounts, so it's not the same as a large dose all at once. Some plants can be sensitive to high levels of ammonia, so it's best to ...

I'm thinking of having a lot of plants in my tank, like a jungle, so my fish have plenty of places to hide and feel safe. I want to get the water levels right first, though. If I add lots of plants after, can that mess up the water levels?

If you add ammonia to the tank, it's best to wait until the cycle is finished before introducing plants. I've learned that having a lot of ammonia in the water can be detrimental to plants, especially when added all at once.

Yes, you can cycle a tank with plants, but patience is key. You need to ...

I've got stones at either side of the tank and I'm planning a pathway in the middle, but this is just the initial setup - still a work in progress.

I'm finally getting started with cycling my tank, thanks to some great advice from a few of you and my new testing kit. I've also picked up Tetra Safe and ammonia, so I'm all set to begin the process.

Regarding plants, I've got a few questions I'd love to get some input on...

- Will adding plants ...