76 is perfect for the tropical fish tank, and perfect for guppies. Way to go on waiting! I know it's incredibly hard to do. Have you seen the fishless cycling I've posted on the boards a few times? There's also an article on cylcing your new tank under features (if you need help finding it, I've posted a link below, but you should really check out the features section - there's guppy info there too). The article does not mention fishless cycling, but it does talk about the process. It definitely helps to understand what's going on, and how long it takes (4-6 weeks). Just be sure to keep up with the water changes. Ammonia poisoning is the number one fish killer... it's silent and extremely quick. A water testing kit is necessary, preferably one that will tell you ppm (parts per million). You will also want to have a water conditioner if you are going to use tap water (to remove the chlorine that will kill your fish) - always add it to the water before putting it in your tank.

If you want a coldwater tank (for goldfish and such), you would need a chiller as your water is incredibly too high for them. Chillers can be quite expensive.

Hope this helps steer you in the right direction. Good luck, and let me know if you need help with anything else.
Cycling article


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