Ok then... so... from the sound of things... the only thing I have to worry about is if there is something already in the tub that will kill any bacteria that tries to grow... right? In which case, I will never see any nitrites. If this is the worst case, then Its still a go because I will only end up having to cycle the media in the sump (after I build it)
Cycling my Bathtub!
- Thread starter Luca Brazzi
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...injecting a note of sanity, eh morleyz!
What I want to know is, will a SAE nibble off all the ring round your tub?
If not, then which pleco would?
Anybody?
Anybody?
Luca,
The only thing I'd be afraid of is soap getting into your tank. this won't be too good for the your fish respiration. Other than that I see no problems.
80gJoe,
Take my word for it. You put your tubifex into a container with small holes and dip this container into the flash tank of your toilet. Some people use glass jars closed by a few layers of cheese cloth or very fine mesh. A constant source of cool fresh water is guaranteed. Especially when you have a large family to share a single toilet.
The only thing I'd be afraid of is soap getting into your tank. this won't be too good for the your fish respiration. Other than that I see no problems.
80gJoe,
Take my word for it. You put your tubifex into a container with small holes and dip this container into the flash tank of your toilet. Some people use glass jars closed by a few layers of cheese cloth or very fine mesh. A constant source of cool fresh water is guaranteed. Especially when you have a large family to share a single toilet.
Really, bacteria don't need a bathtub to grow. Buy a rubbermaid container, or even better, a $8 glass 10 gallon. Fill it with your bioballs or something with alot of surface area ( lava rocks are good )...... add ammonia, do water changes, give some oxygenation and preferably some heat. Give it 4-6 weeks, and you should have a good amount of ready bacteria. Add the seeded materials ( bioballs, etc ) to the tank, wait for at least a week, then go about your business.....
How long should it take for me to start to see some nitrites if this is actually working?
Its been 2 days. If its not going to work then I will just have to start from scratch once I get the tank built (maybe Ill get some Bio-Spira).
See... they way I look at it... this is a true test of Man vs. Nature, if I have some residual soap in the tub... can Nature overcome Johnson and Johnson within 2 weeks?
Also... if there IS some residual stuff in the tub... and Nature DOES overcome it... I will have THE MOST hellacious bacteria on planet Earth... capable of withstanding incredible amounts of waste and filth!
It will be... SUPER BACTERIAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Darn near Andromeda Strain!
Here's the question though... If I dont see any Nitrates after 2 weeks... Then... should I throw out the Bio-Balls and start with new ones because the ones in the tub are contaminated?
Its been 2 days. If its not going to work then I will just have to start from scratch once I get the tank built (maybe Ill get some Bio-Spira).
See... they way I look at it... this is a true test of Man vs. Nature, if I have some residual soap in the tub... can Nature overcome Johnson and Johnson within 2 weeks?
Also... if there IS some residual stuff in the tub... and Nature DOES overcome it... I will have THE MOST hellacious bacteria on planet Earth... capable of withstanding incredible amounts of waste and filth!
It will be... SUPER BACTERIAAAAAAAAA!!!!!! Darn near Andromeda Strain!
Here's the question though... If I dont see any Nitrates after 2 weeks... Then... should I throw out the Bio-Balls and start with new ones because the ones in the tub are contaminated?
ok this may be a little OT but you guys are freaking hilarious.
man i've never known anyone so obsessed with fishes before.
anyways, getting back on track, Luca i think the biggest problem with this idea is the lack of bathing really. i mean, who wants to be around someone who hasn't taken a shower in 2-3 weeks. i think you'd do better just getting a large container/small tank like Zeb said and working in that.
man i've never known anyone so obsessed with fishes before.
anyways, getting back on track, Luca i think the biggest problem with this idea is the lack of bathing really. i mean, who wants to be around someone who hasn't taken a shower in 2-3 weeks. i think you'd do better just getting a large container/small tank like Zeb said and working in that.
