View Full Version : Cycling With Bio Spira? Where Can I Purchase It Online?
maryalice81403
10-03-2006, 11:58 PM
Tonight I read online that it is possible to cycle a tank with Bio Spira without using ammonia. It said to add Bio Spira then use fish food to create ammonia in tank. 7-10 days later cycle should be complete. Has anyone tried this method and with what success?
Also, I read somewhere that products to lower ammonia can harm Bio Spira and that it should only be used with another product called Bio Safe. Does anyone know if this is true and if so where I can purchase both Bio Spira and Bio Safe online?
Thanks,
MaryAlice
phanmc
10-04-2006, 12:31 AM
Don't know where you can order BioSpira but I can tell you it's much simpler to use, at least it's supposed to be when you have a good batch. You add the BioSpira at the same time you add your desired fishload. As long as you're not overstocked, the amount of BioSpira recommended on the package should contain enough bacteria to almost instantly cycle your tank and you should notice nitrates after a day or two. If you want to play it safe, you can do the ammonia or food method, just make sure there is some ammonia reading when you add the BioSpira.
Marineland recommends using only Bio-Safe, their product, in conjunction with BioSpira but I've used it successfully with Prime.
AquariumPlants.com is a good place to order it. I have done it and they are excellent =)
dabaers
10-04-2006, 8:13 AM
http://fishstoretn.com/bio_spira.html
SirWired
10-04-2006, 10:44 AM
As others have said, you can add BioSpira at the same time you add your fish. However, keep cost in mind. Unless you have a local store that stocks it, it will cost you a fortune, as it must be kept cold during transport. That means Next Day Air, an insulated box, and cold packs.
The Aquarium Pharm. website (they are the makers of the stuff) can give you all the gory details.
SirWired
phanmc
10-04-2006, 4:10 PM
The Aquarium Pharm. website (they are the makers of the stuff) can give you all the gory details.
SirWired
Marineland (www.marineland.com) makes BioSpira, not Aquarium Pharmaceuticals.
kmgriff72
10-04-2006, 4:31 PM
I would make sure who ever you order it from is going to make sure it stays at the correct temperature at all times because if it gets the least bit hot it is no good.
SirWired
10-04-2006, 5:12 PM
Marineland (www.marineland.com) makes BioSpira, not Aquarium Pharmaceuticals.
Oops. Of course you are right.
SirWired