Reply With QuoteBeneficial bacteria lives on surface area within the tank and filtration system, it does not live in the water column.Driftwood and the filter will give you a jump start on the cycle.
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New tank transfer
I have 3 discus in a 36 gallon tank and am purchasing a 55g tank tomorrow. I intend to transfer the water from the 36g tank, 2 pieces of driftwood, the filter I am currently using and the fish to the new tank. Will this effectively cycle my new tank? I currently do 50% daily water changes and will continue this in the new tank as well. Any input or advice is much appreciated.
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Re: New tank transfer
Beneficial bacteria lives on surface area within the tank and filtration system, it does not live in the water column.Driftwood and the filter will give you a jump start on the cycle.
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Re: New tank transfer
Yep... What he said. Start with all new water. Its just a 100% WC. if you dont do anything to the filter but move it over then it should be a near insta cycle. I keep extra sponge filters running in most tanks. It allows me to throw tanks up in a hurry and not worry. Just plop the filter in and continue feeding & WC schedule.
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Ok, sounds like a good plan then. Thanks for the replies.
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