My sister in law accidentally dropped so much food in my new tank which is only 4 days old. I used the seeded media to have instant cycle but I know an instant cycle isn't guaranteed even with seeded filter media. I didn't check water parameters as I believe in case of an amonia spike it will...
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My definition of rude is clearly different than yours. I find it rude when others waste countless hours of mine and my fellow hobbyists time, going round & round in circles asking pointless questions. You wanted me to explain, I just did, see link above.
Not much more that I plan on saying, other than good luck to you & your fish.