Using seeded media in new tank

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I just set up my 55g 3B (Bare Bottom Bichir) tank (literally finished filling it up less than an hour ago). I already have two other established tanks, and I stole a filter cartridge from one of them (a 29g with a Whisper 30-60) and put in my new tanks filter (Aqueon 55 -- not an exact fit, but it works). My question is: What should I be doing to keep the BB in the seeded media thriving? I have added 5-6 shrimp pellets in to give off at least a little ammonia after they sit there...


Does anyone have any suggestions? How long should it take before I can add my intended fish (three 4" Polypterus senegalus)? I will be keeping an eye on my levels for sure.


I've always started cycling tanks from scratch, so I am a little out of my element...
 
I have never added the shrimp pellets no need to and the water is fine its the Benificial bacteria on the filter pad you need and if you took it of a cycled tank your fine I would not worry!
 
I should mention that I am only using 1 seeded cartridge out of 2. What I did was stick the seeded media behind one of the new cartridges, so the water will have to pass through the seeded media first.
 
Stump;2886036; said:
I should mention that I am only using 1 seeded cartridge out of 2. What I did was stick the seeded media behind one of the new cartridges, so the water will have to pass through the seeded media first.
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Sounds fine, just monitor your water levels over the next couple of days.

I have to do the same thing with a small 5 gallon tank I am setting up at work. Except...I will be carrying an established bio wheel inside a carrier filled with tank water from my Cichlid tank at home. Just going to float the sucker in there for a couple of days and monitor the levels before I add...one fish.
 
Alright... I think I'm going to do it...


I'll have pictures tomorrow.



edit:I did read that Dr. Joe, thank you. :)
 
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