Best fish to break in a new fish tank?

Question

5x2x2 tank. Need to know the best fish to break the tank in other than goldfish. Got a few guppies in there that we caught in the creek but want something that will help break in the tank a bit better without carking it because of the 'new tank syndrome' chemicals.

Answer 1

All of the above answers are correct except the gold fish answer.

Mollies, guppies, platies, catfish, barbs, rasboras, loaches, rainbowfish and danios are a good start for a new tank.

They are easy to take care of and for the most part hardy fish!

Good luck!

The live bearers are really fun!!!

Answer 2

Mollies and platies! very pretty colorful fish! very hardy and enjoyable!

Answer 3

I started my tank with platies.  The main thing to remember is to start off with a small amount of fish.  Having a lot with only throw your chemicals off.  Make sure that you do not overfeed them.  I change out about 15-20% of my water weekly.  Sometimes more often if the chemical  levels are high.  Good luck.

Answer 4

tetras, guppies, maullys, but i recommend getting them from a store,

i would assume then there tame?

Answer 5

Danios. They are very hardy fish and recommended by a lot of people to cycle a tank.  

Answer 6

cat fish

Answer 7

i would say goldies but ither than them u can buy some four line pimodella  catfish, or any type of catfish can work theyre hardy and i used them

Answer 8

any type of fish they are all great! hope this works :)