This is sounding more complicated then I like. Squid paella sounds better then the leftover frozen pizza I just ate
I understand about cycling as I had a nice mixed tank of fresh water fish for some time years ago.That is until I bought some petco fish and my entire tank died in one week.
I have not had any fish since.But I do have a few odds and ends left, like heaters and a couple cheapish filters.

Okay maybe I should start with fake plants and just a simple setup. I didnt realize that the water would be just like taking care of a fish tank.