Ive never fishless cycled freshwater tanks either.
Ive never lost a fish in the 'cycling' period - nor did they ever look stressed or unhealthy - quiet the opposite actually.
I have never dumped heaps of fish in straight away though, i always stocked slowly - 2-4 fish (depending on size) weekly or even fortnightly.
Good water changes, and keeping an eye on the PH is all ive found neccessary IME.
Ive never lost a fish in the 'cycling' period - nor did they ever look stressed or unhealthy - quiet the opposite actually.
I have never dumped heaps of fish in straight away though, i always stocked slowly - 2-4 fish (depending on size) weekly or even fortnightly.
Good water changes, and keeping an eye on the PH is all ive found neccessary IME.