How long do I wait to add fish to a new 55gal aquarium?

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kristi

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I just set up a 55 gal aquarium I have cleaned the rocks and decor, added my heater, filter, air pump and Water. To the water I did the water treatment and added some benificial bacteria. It had been 24 hours my water is not clear yet. How long should it take a tank that big to clear enough to put in fish. I was thinking I needed to wait atleast a week. I do have a water test kit and plan to test water in a few days. Is a week about right or should I wait longer?
 
You should let your tank cycle for three weeks. If you want to speed this up by a week, try mixing in water from an already cycled tank.
 
best is for a month if you cant wait 2 weeks should be good enough in the mean time add constant supply of bacteria to enhance the growth and take out ur nitrite and ammonia before adding fishes
 
best is for a month if you cant wait 2 weeks should be good enough in the mean time add constant supply of bacteria to enhance the growth and take out ur nitrite and ammonia before adding fishes
 


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