Moving to the second tank - Cycling - Seeding

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emreinstein

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Hello All,

I have just bought a second hand tank with sump system. 480L + 120 L [Sump]. I'm deciding to move my fishes in my existing tank as soon as possible to the new one. My existing tank is 200L and Eheim 2228 and a HOB filter is running with it. Although, i make regular water changes i should admit that i have high biological load. Besides, I have never had any health issues with my fishes. I have 9 G. brasiliensis adults (appr. 14-17cm long) and Heros Sp. Rotkeil juveniles. No Plant.

How can i make the cycling process faster? What should be the steps?

I'm thinking to put the HOB filter on the sump and putting a bit aquarium water from the existing tank for ammonia source? Will it work? Is there any faster or efficient ways?


Thanks for your help.
 
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Nighttouch

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Adding the filter is a good idea, but squeezing your dirty filter media is better. You'll be adding an ammonia source and BB.

You can also seed with substrate or decor, too.
 
David R

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I'd move the fish straight into the uncycled 120g and transfer both filters from your existing tank onto there. it like that for a month, then gradually start removing media from the HOB and canister to let the bacteria in the sump build up to take the full bioload.
 
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Psylant

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You could take all of your seeded media and just place it in the sump, and transfer the fish. No?
 
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