buying bb? all its cracked up to be?
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I like to call BB(who calls it that?) Nitrifying bacteria, because that is what it is.
If you are not trying to set up a new tank or you are trying to jump start the cycle, there is really no reason to use these products.
This depends on the product. I know when stored right BIO-SPIRA works great, but things like 'Cycle' and anything that does not need to be refrigerated will likely not work.i was reading my pet solutions catalog and i saw things that claim to be bb in a jar. is it truly bb? is there any point in trying it out?
If you are not trying to set up a new tank or you are trying to jump start the cycle, there is really no reason to use these products.
Sol's bactinettes are largely considered to be quite effective as is Tetra Safestart. They are both supposed to contain the correct bacteria to do the process.
However, when Practical Fish Keeping magazine tested Safestart to cycle an aquarium they found that the fish were "still exposed to dangerous levels of nitrite" though it did speed up the cycle.
I've used Hagen's Cycle to 'repair' a canister filter I accidentally pumped 10 gallons of chlorinated water through. (couldn't find any safestart at the time)
Of course there was no knowing what the degree of the damage was but after using Hagen's Cycle I observed no nitrite whatsoever. Of course this was in an established tank.
However, when Practical Fish Keeping magazine tested Safestart to cycle an aquarium they found that the fish were "still exposed to dangerous levels of nitrite" though it did speed up the cycle.
I've used Hagen's Cycle to 'repair' a canister filter I accidentally pumped 10 gallons of chlorinated water through. (couldn't find any safestart at the time)
Of course there was no knowing what the degree of the damage was but after using Hagen's Cycle I observed no nitrite whatsoever. Of course this was in an established tank.
Oh, I thought it was Beautiful Butt in a jar. I was going to order some today for my wife.
I use "seeded" water, filter and substraight, from established tanks. I guess that is not always an option if it is a spur of the moment, impulse tank, where you had not set up the new filter in an old tank for a couple of weeks ahead of time.
I use "seeded" water, filter and substraight, from established tanks. I guess that is not always an option if it is a spur of the moment, impulse tank, where you had not set up the new filter in an old tank for a couple of weeks ahead of time.
maseyferguson05;1011208; said:I like to call BB(who calls it that?) Nitrifying bacteria, because that is what it is.
This depends on the product. I know when stored right BIO-SPIRA works great, but things like 'Cycle' and anything that does not need to be refrigerated will likely not work.
If you are not trying to set up a new tank or you are trying to jump start the cycle, there is really no reason to use these products.
Common name for it, used constantly here...
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beex215;1011327; said:
Please find thet reference.
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WyldFya;1011359; said:
Just get it from a reputible dealer that keeps it refrigerated constantly..
fish head )'>;1011764; said:Oh, I thought it was Beautiful Butt in a jar. I was going to order some today for my wife.
I use "seeded" water, filter and substraight, from established tanks. I guess that is not always an option if it is a spur of the moment, impulse tank, where you had not set up the new filter in an old tank for a couple of weeks ahead of time.
Your DW doesn't read this does she?!
Dr Joe
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