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jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	I was just wondering if anyone had ever used New and Improved Cycle and if it is worth buying. When do you put it in the tank, right when you add fish first? Thanks! Jen
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	Yes, it works very well, and yes, you add it when you first put fish in. waits for garyroland to come and profess the virtues of NIC Joe Potato
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	Try this thread as it is currently discussing this topic as well; http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Water%20Quality/49959.html?200411142048 HTH.... _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	So I read the other thread and it doesn't say whether or not you put in all your fish at once or not. I thought you only add a few at a time, but wanted to double check. Also, is this something that works better at warmer water temps? Thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	i actually add it about 6 hours after i add my fish,just so i dont get immediate die-off, but i dont think it matters greatly. For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	I would avoid adding to much new stock to the tank even with the NIC. Are you starting a new fresh tank? If so the NIC will definitely ensure a faster cycling time. For a established tank I personally don't dose as the bottle says, it just IMO wastes money. If your ammonia and nitrite are zero and are constantly zero there is a functional bacteria colony established and no need to keep adding NIC. However, if you do happen to have a spike in ammonia and nitrite it is handy to a bottle around to help remedy the situation.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	Openwater said my thoughts exactly. I've used NIC many times for such reasons as stated above. You only want to add a few fish at a time, too much fish at one time, whether your tank is cycled or not, can have a large impact on your tanks bioload. Cycle is good for seeding your tank, as well as getting rid of Ammonia and NitrItes. On a fully cycled well running tank, I do not feel the need to use NIC, or any other similar product.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51


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