neon tetras

[LC]

so I just found out that neon tetras arn't the best for cycling your tank, but it's a little too late for me, I've already put them in. would it be okay to leave them in there or should I transfer then to a smaller established tank that i have?

les

 

[Plecosterone]

Neons can be pretty sensitive. If you want to keep them alive and not do them any harm, I would move them. You could try some zebra danios instead.

 

[Squawkbert]

I vote move 'em out. Second Zebras (if you don't/can't do fishless cycle for some reason).

 

[SmallFishi]

Can you use media from your available established tank to jump start your new one?

 

[LC]

I was thinking about that too, but would that harm the established tank since I removed the good bacteria?

 

[SmallFishi]

Do you have anything in there to spare? I usually have two filters running so can take one, or squeeze juices onto the new filter.. and take some gravel etc without letting untreated tap water touch it...
Anything will help if it can be introduced onto your new filter media.

 

[muddskipper26]

BIO-SPIRA
gosh, i just love that stuff.:dance2:

 

[jm1212]

I was thinking about that too, but would that harm the established tank since I removed the good bacteria?

it should bounce back quickly enough that you wouldnt notice much unless it is like extremely overstocked.