After you’ve set up the tank, you should allow the aquarium to run for at least a few weeks to make sure it's completely cycled.
After you’ve set up the tank, you should allow the aquarium to run for at least a few weeks to make sure it's completely cycled. This step requires a lot of patience. Adding in fish to early could be detrimental to both the livestock and the tank itself. The aquarium still needs to be cycled and the plants have to get established before they can start growing.