Cycling 5 Gallon Betta Tank

[WhiskeyHands]

I'm cycling my 5 gallon with a male betta in it. Questions are how much water changes per week, about how much time this is gonna take and everything other things i need to know, thanks!

[Viva]

Hi Whiskey,
I used this sticky to cycle my 5.5 gallon tank using the fish food method. It has been about a 5 weeks since a set it up and its just about finished cycling.

The pure ammonia method is most recommended because fish food that has been decaying in the tank has potential risks.

[WhiskeyHands]

oh but my betta is already in it and im doing a fish in cycle, i tested my ammonia today and it has a slight amount of it in the water, im reading it !

[Viva]

You can do a fish in cycle just make sure to do extra water changes, whatever the sticky recommends (I'm not sure myself).

[WhiskeyHands]

yeah it says 25% wc when ammonia hits 0.25 but can i clean the gravel with my vacuum when cycling?

[finnfinnfriend]

Here is a great guide for you: http://www.bettafish.com/showthread.php?t=107771

Just look for your tank size :)

[WhiskeyHands]

thanks bud :D