How do you know if bacteria colony is established?

[joe jaskot]

I would be willing to bet that your tank is cycled. Adding aquarium plants to a newly set up tank helps cycle the tank in a couple of days. I've set up many tanks doing just that.

 

[jabsthetank]

Then yeah, switch out some of the media from the old tank to the new and vice versa so that both tanks can support whats in there...

Then once your new tank is cycled add the new fish in maybe 2 at a time?


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Sounds good to me Thanks a lot for your help Fat Homer. I really appreciate it.

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Yes do as Homer said. That's how I migrated my fish from a 125 gallon to my 250 gallons. Transferred biomedia and water to the other tank with some test fish. Evil me, I even added my most hated carpintis first and if I see him getting dizzy, I return him back. I did this after trying on feeder goldfish first, though, and after they all stopped dying. After some time that I found him (the carpintis) establishing a territory already, it's time to add all my other fish 2 at a time per 6hours. Worked like a charm.

Alright cool thanks for the input

I would be willing to bet that your tank is cycled. Adding aquarium plants to a newly set up tank helps cycle the tank in a couple of days. I've set up many tanks doing just that.

Really? Yeah my plants are even starting to spread so maybe that's a good sign? I guess I'll try getting my water tested first just to make sure.
I'm still a little iffy about the neons still dying you know?

 

[Jc1119]

I would be willing to bet that your tank is cycled. Adding aquarium plants to a newly set up tank helps cycle the tank in a couple of days. I've set up many tanks doing just that.

I agree. Adding plants and or bio media from an established tank are the easiest way to cheat and almost skip the cycling process. Adding "Stability" works like a charm too. Been using this product for about 20 years with excellent results

 

[jabsthetank]

Cool thanks everyone! You've been of great help