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alcastro
03-06-2015, 12:16 PM
Hi all, how long does it take to seed a sponge filter, thanks
AL
blueluv
03-06-2015, 01:10 PM
How are you planning on seeding the sponge filter ?
alcastro
03-06-2015, 01:23 PM
I am putting it in a good tank, I got few tanks all discus, and I have pond balls and was just how long it would take to seed it.
MKD
03-06-2015, 01:46 PM
I'll do 2 weeks min.
alcastro
03-06-2015, 02:00 PM
Darn I was hopping it was just two three days, lol
Bill63SG
03-06-2015, 02:46 PM
More like 3-4 weeks
blueluv
03-06-2015, 02:48 PM
I'll do 2 weeks min.

That's about how long it would take if your were seeding with pure ammonia. Don't quote me as I haven't cycled a tank that way. I will though as soon as I get my supplies together.
alcastro
03-06-2015, 02:54 PM
Maybe the pure aquarium pond balls will help speed it up
blueluv
03-06-2015, 03:03 PM
Maybe the pure aquarium pond balls will help speed it up
I hope they speed the process up for you. I might try the pure pondballs myself. Would you say they work better than tetra safestart?
Altum Nut
03-06-2015, 03:09 PM
Not the answer your looking for but I try and keep extra sponge filters going in tanks just for this reason. No waiting...

...Ralph
alcastro
03-06-2015, 03:18 PM
Not the answer your looking for but I try and keep extra sponge filters going in tanks just for this reason. No waiting...

...Ralph

I do the same is just I tossed everything away and started form scratch on my breeders, I put a pair with pure pond balls and a 3 day sponge filter and some old water yesterday will need to monitor it.