J Just5398 AC Members Mar 13, 2007 170 0 0 Mar 14, 2007 #1 If I chose to vacuum the gravel to keep the solids from building up will that affect they cycling process since good bacteria grows on things like the gravel? BTW, I am cycling a 5 gallon tank with 4 guppies in it. Thanks!!!
If I chose to vacuum the gravel to keep the solids from building up will that affect they cycling process since good bacteria grows on things like the gravel? BTW, I am cycling a 5 gallon tank with 4 guppies in it. Thanks!!!
Mgamer20o0 BobsTropicalPlants.com Staff member Jun 4, 2003 31,221 19 89 www.bobstropicalplants.com Mar 14, 2007 #2 gravel vac should harm anything. most of the bacteria is in the filter anyways.
Rbishop Administrator Staff member Dec 30, 2005 40,733 462 143 72 Real Name Mr. Normal Mar 14, 2007 #3 Vac away..you need to remove other things that your test kit doesn't read.
J Just5398 AC Members Mar 13, 2007 170 0 0 Mar 14, 2007 #4 thank you!!! I will vacuum in the morning!!
