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DiscusNoob
11-30-2004, 12:42 AM
i have a saltwater tank setup, but my freshwater tank isnt setup yet. I was wondering if i could use the saltwater tank to put my sponge filter in, so maybe the bacteria could settle on that sponge filter, thus getting it ready to be put in the freshwater tank???? thnx all.

Carol_Roberts
11-30-2004, 01:35 AM
Nope - salt water bacteria is different

DiscusNoob
11-30-2004, 02:07 AM
thnx, how do u feel about those water additives that supposedly seed your filter with beneficial bacteria?

-Allan

Carol_Roberts
11-30-2004, 05:53 PM
Most do not work. Some have had success with Bio Spira

nacra99
12-02-2004, 06:21 PM
thnx, how do u feel about those water additives that supposedly seed your filter with beneficial bacteria?

-Allan

Tried 3 brands... all didn't have much effect. The time taken from day one to fully cycled was about the same as tanks which didin't have additives.

Cheers
Marc