Freshwater cycling

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Thanks for so much great information here. I appreciate having a less intimidating newbie forum, even though it must try your patience occasionally.

Patiently cycling as we speak.
 
Hi everyone,
Me and my boyfriend are looking into getting a fish tank but would like to fishelss cycle it first. This is all new to us and we found a site that explains how to fishless cycle but we have read so many different ways while trying to research so if anyones got the time could they look at this site and let me know if its any good please
http://aquafrog.webs.com/aquariumcycling.htm

Thanks for any help. We prob sound stupid but never knew you had to cyle a fish tank so want to do as much research as poss before we go out and buy one

Emma
 
"If you have established tanks already, without any issues, you can put filter media in them before the new set up is ready. The biological bacteria can establish themselves on it and it can be transferred to the new tank and fish added. This can be as simple as sponges on filter intakes, filter cartridges in HOB/HOT, or media in canisters. It can include substrate or décor from other tanks, such as rocks and plants. "

How long do you leave a filter cartridge in the tank before it is cycled? If you have a canister filter, can you put the filter cartridge in one of the media trays? Since I have another established tank, I figure this is the easiest way for me. Thanks!
 
I would add the media and a small load of fish o keep the bacteria alive.
 
The API one is highly recommended by folks here at AC, as being reasonably priced, readily available and accurate when the instructions are followed exactly.
 
As the tank cycles you don't need to remove nitrite from it, as you are simply cultivating the necessary bacteria to do that for you, by way of producing nitrate.

If you are talking about nitrite in your supply water, there shouldn't be any.

If there are fish in a tank and nitrites showing (presume good quality liquid drop test) then you need large, large water changes, as many as necessary, to reduce nitrite to 0 and constant monitoring to ensure the cycle is sufficiently established. Nitrite kills 'em quick.

As regards nitrite removing products, I'm familiar with Seachem Prime which states on the bottle that it can be used at x6 times usual dose to detox nitrite, but only in an emergency. What product are you considering ?
 
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