So that you know there is something called a fishless cycle for your tank. I am trying it right now on a small indoor pond. I have read in several threads to go out and buy industrial strength ammonia and add some to your water till your test kit indicates that the ammonia levels are high, and then wait for it to cycle without fish. I (being a cheap skate) went with an ammonia source that is readily availible to everyone! I won't mention what it is, but I think you will figure it out the next time you go and pee! I'll post how this works. So far the ammonia levels are high like a new tank stocked with lots of fish, and the nitrite level is comming up. So this must actually be working. I have had it set up for about a week now. Hope this helps.
