How much longer till i should add more fish?

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derek D

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ok, so about a week ago, 2 days after filling my 55 gallon, i added a zebra danio, the next day i added 3 creamsicle mollies, the next day, 2 of them died. so its been about 6 or so days that my two fish have been in there alone. how much longer till ii put more fish in there?
but could i just add some more hardy fish now? like neon tetras? or some more danios?
 
large aquariums like that NEED to cycle a while if its brand new water.you absolutely need your chemicals,salt and heat with tropical fish. try cycling your new tank another week or so but add only a few more dannios to jump start it. dannios are hardy and the best to start a tank. i suggest stress coat, amquel, and aquarium salt. do your water tests as well. a new tank will have a nitrate spike and once that is over you can add fish.
 
Since you didn't cycle your tank, you will keep losing fish until it cycles. here is a link to explain the why to you.
http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/information/CycleAquarium.php
 
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