Bill M asks
So I've had my 29 gallon up and running since Friday. I am in no hurry to add fish, haha, paydays not till this Friday! I have heard countless times that I should do a fishless cycle, how benificial it is, etc. I really do not want to add pure ammonia to my tank to develop the bacteria. I just dont feel comfortable with it. Can't I just add a scoop of gravel from my 10 gallon which has been set up for nearly 4 years? I hae added stress zyme, which is supposed to help add benificial bacteria. I also want to add 2 of my zebra danios from my 10 to the 29, in order to start the cycling process. Is this a good idea? Answerers, please take care to answer all parts of my question, recently only specific parts have been answered! I have had a filter in the 10 gallon for about a week. Is that enought time to get the bacteria, or should I wait a bit more? for the gravel, would rinsing off the gravel in room temp water kill or remove it all? I dont want that!

Manchesta gorgieaツ asks
how can you cycle a fish tank (5 gallon) in about 6-7 days?