How long to cycle a sponge filter?

[Carefree_Dude]

I'm setting up a small tank for some fry, and need to cycle it. If I just stick the sponge filter inside my canister, how long will it take for it to grow a bacteria colony?

 

[tlindsey]

I'm setting up a small tank for some fry, and need to cycle it. If I just stick the sponge filter inside my canister, how long will it take for it to grow a bacteria colony?

Hopefully this helps

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/how-long-for-a-sponge-filter-to-cycle.591064/

 

[tlindsey]

I'm setting up a small tank for some fry, and need to cycle it. If I just stick the sponge filter inside my canister, how long will it take for it to grow a bacteria colony?

I always keep a sponge filter in my sump just for fry or emergency situations.

 

[beau1990]

I always keep a sponge filter in my sump just for fry or emergency situations.

You're so frikkin helpful Tom I love it your always one of the first responders here as far as answering a question goes. Keep it up bud. I know I always learn something from reading what you haven't say about things

 

[tlindsey]

You're so frikkin helpful Tom I love it your always one of the first responders here as far as answering a question goes. Keep it up bud. I know I always learn something from reading what you haven't say about things

Thanks for the kind words but tbh I have to give some credit to members here that I've learned so much from.

 

[beau1990]

Thanks for the kind words but tbh I have to give some credit to members here that I've learned so much from.

That is the best part about this site my friends give me hell over it asking me if there's anything new to learn.... But of course!

 

[tlindsey]

That is the best part about this site my friends give me hell over it asking me if there's anything new to learn.... But of course!

Absolutely! I learn something new everyday here lol.

 

[Nm1]

In my experience 21-30 days to be sure, could be sooner but 30 days is usually my bench mark.