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	Best method for cycling a new tank?
Desdinova Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 98 Votes: 2 Registered: 23-Aug-2004	When setting up a new tank, say 55g and above, what is the method you prefer for cycling the tank? [option1]Use hardy fish, seed with bacteria from an established tank[/option1] [option2]Use NIC(New Improved Cycle) or Bio Spira, and put in some of the fish you want[/option2] [option3]Fishless Cycle, augment with NIC or Bio-Spira[/option3] [option4]Fishless Cycle plus seed with bacteria from an established tank[/option4] [option5]Other[/option5]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	[vote]Fishless Cycle plus seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] and/or augment with the bacterial "starter" concoctions out there. I would not put $500 plus worth of fish in a new tank and have to depend soley on some cheesey bacterial additive to keep my fish from suffering from new tank syndrome.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	[vote]Other[/vote] Plant so heavily there's no cycle at all, or if the tank isn't going to be planted, run the filter on an existing tank for several weeks. Haven't done a traditional "cycle" in years thanks to those two methods. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Beefshank Enthusiast Posts: 246 Kudos: 141 Votes: 36 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	[vote]Fishless Cycle plus seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] I just DID fishless cycle with established bacteria, but I also used NIC. I figured, "Why not? Maybe it will help." I have no proof which part helped more, but I cycled in 1 week! So something worked right. -Dennis
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002	[vote]Use NIC(New Improved Cycle) or Bio Spira, and put in some of the fish you want[/vote] Best way for the everyday fish keeper.. -- Gomer
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Week End Big Fish Posts: 414 Kudos: 436 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-May-2004	[vote]Use NIC(New Improved Cycle) or Bio Spira, and put in some of the fish you want[/vote] dun want to add too much chemicals
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Tammy Ultimate Fish Guru Tag what? Posts: 3265 Kudos: 811 Votes: 46 Registered: 08-Aug-2000	[vote]Fishless Cycle plus seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] Without a doubt.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	[vote]Use hardy fish, seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] I have to vote this way as it's the only way I've every cycled a tank. I've also never lost a fish due to the cycle. Now that I have tanks that I trust for cycling I use gravel or start a filter running on an established tank before moving it to the new tank. ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
vic Enthusiast Posts: 213 Kudos: 228 Votes: 288 Registered: 16-Mar-2004	[vote]Use NIC(New Improved Cycle) or Bio Spira, and put in some of the fish you want[/vote] I think this is the easiest way for new fishkeepers..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
T/A Mega Fish Posts: 942 Kudos: 1796 Registered: 20-Feb-2004	[vote]Fishless Cycle plus seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] All though I have never done it that way, any future tanks that I setup will be cycled like that.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	[vote]Use hardy fish, seed with bacteria from an established tank[/vote] yup. If i could find biospira at a cheap price, i might go for that also.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:19


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