How do I do it exactly? Can I just put the filter pad into my sump and its insta cycled? I assume its not that easy...
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transfering BB from one tank to another
- Thread starter Carefree_Dude
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Carfree_Dude;4902767; said:
Your right, it`s not that easy.
Moving the media will give you a big jump on the cycle, but it will not be instant.
If going fishless, you can cut your normal cycle time close to half, using the media.
If going with a fish-in-the-tank cycle, you will still be way ahead of the cycle. You just need to watch your ammonia/nitrite levels and WC to protect the fish.
KaiserSousay;4903033; said:
Perfect answer.
If you do nothing more than add used media, then you run the risk of losing your BB. As KS stated, this will give you a big jump on the cycle, but you still need to be active to keep the cycle going.
Avoiding any cycle is possible. I recently switched fairly heavy stock from a 52 gallon to a 150. I used a huge cooler to keep everything from the 52 in tank water while I made the switch. I moved over both the xp3 and bio350 from the old tank to the new with old media. I used the sand from the old setup plus 60lbs of new of course.....It went down like a massive change absolutly no mini cycle. Never saw any Ammonia or Nitrite whatsoever! Two months later and i ditched the Bio for a fx5 and all is good to go!