Help in Reducing Nitrites

[migdem]

I have an aquarium with an internal filter with only a sponge in it. The aquarium has over the chart Nitrite after I had some fish in it and died. Should I move some bio media filter from another good aquarium to remove all nitrites? Would the nitrites be eliminated if I do this or should I drain the aquarium and start over again?

Thank you

 

[fish n chips]

http://www.worldcichlids.com/faqs/cycling.html

 

[anarekist]

sounds like you're still cycling.

 

[migdem]

Ok I am still cycling but if I use some filter from an established aquarium will the nitrite be gone for good?

 

[anarekist]

when the cycle is complete you should have 0 ammonia and 0 nitrites, and lots of nitrates. if you use filter from an established aquarium you still have to wait for the bacteria to convert the nitrites into nitrate. its all a waiting game in the end.

 

[migdem]

about the 0 nitrite and 0 ammonia I know but I was wondering if I put some bio filter from an established aquarium will it help by removing the nitrites or will it remain the same?

 

[anarekist]

if you're asking if it will do something, yes it will, but it wont happen instantly, might even take the same amount of time if you had just let it cycle anyways.

 

[virgil2090]

i agree,i would use some of the media in the filter,buy a cheap fish to help complete the cycle with his waste.maybe test it every few days,see that nitrite is going down

 

[aaronb]

I add media from another tank.

Is this the 29 gallon you said you had 15 3" discus in? If so please don't put any more discus in it, because like I said in your other thread it's too small for even one.

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[migdem]

Yes I will add media and see how it goes. If I make a big water change i might kill the cycle right?