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amar Small Fry Posts: 7 Kudos: 4 Votes: 0 Registered: 10-Apr-2005	if i get a new tank do i have to wait 6 weeks to do the cycle thing. or can i use water from my other fish tank? Last edited by amar at 24-Apr-2005 05:55
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	The water itself doesnt actually contain much of anything that will help cycling the new tank. Best thing would be to use the new filter on an established for a few weeks to colonize the filter before moving it to the new tank. Stocking slowly with hardier fish first would work. Additionally any filter media from the established tank that could be use or substrate, even decor will offer some of the bacteria you need will help. However you'll need to stock the new tank slowly and with the hardier fish first and keep an eye out for mincyles. ^_^ [hr width='40%']"Put your soul in the water, And join me for a swim tonight"
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
tankie Fish Addict Posts: 857 Kudos: 848 Votes: 230 Registered: 15-Mar-2005	patience will save much frustration in this hobby.... cheers!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Yes, patience & more patience. The water don't do any difference & like Babelfish said, use the new filter on an established tank & start stocking slowly with hardy fish. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:23


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