Hi guys! I'm British, live in Greece and reside in Newbiesville!
I'm here because I'm in dire need of guidance.
Long story short. I have basically killed 4 fancy goldfish: Emo, Elmo, Mr.Poopy and Manuel (not all at once) in the same tank.
When I got my fish, the pet shop guy didn't tell me about cycling my tank or anything when I asked him what I needed to do.
When my first 2 fish died (one after the other) I searched and found out about New tank syndrome and the cycle, started doing an in fish cycle, but could never get rid of the nitrites, it kind of stalled.
0 ammonia, 0 nitrates, sky high nitrites. Water changes, Prime, stability etc etc.
So here I am with this 25 litre, empty tank. (yes, I know it's too small for 2 fish now!)
My plan is to buy a bigger tank between 70 and 100 litres (depending on my husbands mood!) and have some small fish like neons,, rasporas etc
I was wondering if I could keep this tank going and try to manage to cycle it, so when I get my new tank I can use the filter-sponge from the old one in the new tank? I don't have any bio material. Should I get some?
But what should I do to get my cycle in shape? Thank you, I really don't want to give up!