Hi
On another forum there is an ongoing debate with regards to the effect of doing water changes during a cycle.
on one side there is the thought that water changes will reduce the toxic effect of the water and will not remove sufficient bacteria or food (i.e. ammonia / nitrite) to prolong the cycle.
on the other side is the thought that water changes will remove the food that the bacteria require to multiply thus increasing the length of the cycle and increasing the harm done to the fish as a result of prolonged exposure to toxins.
now, i know which side of the fence i sit on, but i have no references to published research to back myself up.
does anybody know of any (preferably on-line) research in this area that i could reference?
many thanks in advance.
Ade
On another forum there is an ongoing debate with regards to the effect of doing water changes during a cycle.
on one side there is the thought that water changes will reduce the toxic effect of the water and will not remove sufficient bacteria or food (i.e. ammonia / nitrite) to prolong the cycle.
on the other side is the thought that water changes will remove the food that the bacteria require to multiply thus increasing the length of the cycle and increasing the harm done to the fish as a result of prolonged exposure to toxins.
now, i know which side of the fence i sit on, but i have no references to published research to back myself up.
does anybody know of any (preferably on-line) research in this area that i could reference?
many thanks in advance.
Ade