How to Cycle an Aquarium/Pond - Fishtanktv2024-03-28T23:10:40Zhttp://fishtanktv.com/forum/topics/how-to-cycle-an-aquarium-pond?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMichael,
Excellent point abou…tag:fishtanktv.com,2015-02-09:6423219:Comment:8896392015-02-09T22:21:31.560ZTony G - AquaStudenthttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/TonyGai
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>Excellent point about the substrate. That is another method. However, I prefer using filter media because the water flow through the filter media is much higher than through the substrate. It doesn't take much bacteria to seed an aquarium so putting a little amount in a high flow area works well.</p>
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<p>As for the nitrogen cycle addition, yes, plants remove the organics. However, if you don't have plants, that's where the cycle ends. Many people don't jump into plants…</p>
<p>Michael,</p>
<p>Excellent point about the substrate. That is another method. However, I prefer using filter media because the water flow through the filter media is much higher than through the substrate. It doesn't take much bacteria to seed an aquarium so putting a little amount in a high flow area works well.</p>
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<p>As for the nitrogen cycle addition, yes, plants remove the organics. However, if you don't have plants, that's where the cycle ends. Many people don't jump into plants when starting a new aquarium and therefore the most umbrella summary is stated above.</p> A couple of thoughts:
1) For…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-11-16:6423219:Comment:1030522011-11-16T14:49:19.424ZMichael Vhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/MichaelV
<p>A couple of thoughts:</p>
<p>1) For the bio-seed, the article does not embrace using some substrate to seed a new tank (either dispersed or bagged). The fact is that the substrate in an established tank actually has as much or more biology than filter media.</p>
<p>2) The article states that once nitrites are converted to nitrates, the nitrogen cycle is ended. Not so, weedhopper. The nitrates that are not absorbed by plants or flushed in a water change may be further processed by other…</p>
<p>A couple of thoughts:</p>
<p>1) For the bio-seed, the article does not embrace using some substrate to seed a new tank (either dispersed or bagged). The fact is that the substrate in an established tank actually has as much or more biology than filter media.</p>
<p>2) The article states that once nitrites are converted to nitrates, the nitrogen cycle is ended. Not so, weedhopper. The nitrates that are not absorbed by plants or flushed in a water change may be further processed by other (anaerobic) bacteria into harmless N2 - nitrogen gas - now we can say the N2 cycle is complete.</p> Thanks Tony. That helps.tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-09-29:6423219:Comment:770222011-09-29T11:59:06.486ZJessicahttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/JessicaGerardi
Thanks Tony. That helps.
Thanks Tony. That helps. Thanks Vintag:fishtanktv.com,2011-09-28:6423219:Comment:765732011-09-28T18:28:11.020ZTony G - AquaStudenthttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/TonyGai
Thanks Vin
Thanks Vin you should get the type of fi…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-09-28:6423219:Comment:765722011-09-28T18:28:02.727ZTony G - AquaStudenthttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/TonyGai
<p>you should get the type of filter that would be best for your tank. You can place the filter media on the output of the filter just hanging there (it's not too scientific) if the used media is coming from a larger filter. If it's coming from a smaller filter (like how I cycled my Aqueon 55/75 with my filters from my 5g and 10g) you can place the media inside the chamber along with the new media. This will let the bacteria move onto the new and properly sized cartridge.</p>
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<p>you should get the type of filter that would be best for your tank. You can place the filter media on the output of the filter just hanging there (it's not too scientific) if the used media is coming from a larger filter. If it's coming from a smaller filter (like how I cycled my Aqueon 55/75 with my filters from my 5g and 10g) you can place the media inside the chamber along with the new media. This will let the bacteria move onto the new and properly sized cartridge.</p>
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<p>Sorry if that's confusing. I'm having trouble explaining.</p> This sure helps me. I am abo…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-09-28:6423219:Comment:768052011-09-28T12:55:16.203ZJessicahttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/JessicaGerardi
This sure helps me. I am about to get started on my first planted aquarium. So should I have the same type filter as the one that I am going to be borrowing from a friend? It has to fit on my filter, right? Sorry, I am new to all this. If I use a filter from an established tank, it must be the same type, right?
This sure helps me. I am about to get started on my first planted aquarium. So should I have the same type filter as the one that I am going to be borrowing from a friend? It has to fit on my filter, right? Sorry, I am new to all this. If I use a filter from an established tank, it must be the same type, right? Great Article. I have found t…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-08-19:6423219:Comment:429402011-08-19T18:09:52.229Z1gh7ijdl92ra7http://fishtanktv.com/xn/detail/u_1gh7ijdl92ra7
Great Article. I have found threw my own trial and error along with research that ponds go threw this cycle and will go clear to green a few times.
Great Article. I have found threw my own trial and error along with research that ponds go threw this cycle and will go clear to green a few times. I may need to reword that. W…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-08-19:6423219:Comment:429272011-08-19T16:11:42.824ZTony G - AquaStudenthttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/TonyGai
<p>I may need to reword that. What I was hoping to say was run your filter on an established tank. this will allow the bacteria to grow in your filter media. You can then transplant the seeded filter into your new tank and add fish right away.</p>
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<p>How could I reword it so that message comes across more clearly?</p>
<p>I may need to reword that. What I was hoping to say was run your filter on an established tank. this will allow the bacteria to grow in your filter media. You can then transplant the seeded filter into your new tank and add fish right away.</p>
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<p>How could I reword it so that message comes across more clearly?</p> "The bacteria can then be "se…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-08-19:6423219:Comment:430162011-08-19T16:07:12.062ZHmoobthorhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/Hmoobthor
<p>"<span class="font-size-5"><span class="font-size-2">The bacteria can then be "seeded" or transplanted into a new tank by running the filter with media on an established tank for about a week (can be done while preparing the rest of a new tank)."</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><span class="font-size-2">There is nothing to feed off on and bacterial will die. You can add new fish in right away without harm.<br/></span></span></p>
<p>"<span class="font-size-5"><span class="font-size-2">The bacteria can then be "seeded" or transplanted into a new tank by running the filter with media on an established tank for about a week (can be done while preparing the rest of a new tank)."</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-5"><span class="font-size-2">There is nothing to feed off on and bacterial will die. You can add new fish in right away without harm.<br/></span></span></p> Awesome Writeup! Thanks (Thum…tag:fishtanktv.com,2011-08-19:6423219:Comment:430022011-08-19T11:44:03.304ZPKhttp://fishtanktv.com/profile/PratishKarmacharya
Awesome Writeup! Thanks (Thumbs Up)
Awesome Writeup! Thanks (Thumbs Up)