B betsonmets12 AC Members Jan 2, 2006 47 0 0 Jan 8, 2006 #1 Is this needed when you have a power filter? Also what temperature should the water be while cycling?
Is this needed when you have a power filter? Also what temperature should the water be while cycling?
T TKOS Registered User of Fish Feb 6, 2003 5,888 0 60 50 Nova Scotia, Canada tkos.unsta.com Jan 8, 2006 #2 No an air bubbler isn't needed as long as there is some surface movement of the water there will be air exchange. Keeping the temp above 70F is best. Lower means the growth of the bacteria will be slow.
No an air bubbler isn't needed as long as there is some surface movement of the water there will be air exchange. Keeping the temp above 70F is best. Lower means the growth of the bacteria will be slow.
LesbianChap Don't ask, I'll tell. Jan 2, 2006 188 8 18 Florida Jan 8, 2006 #3 I've heard keeping it as high as 82 will increase the bacteria growth, and that's what I'm running now. We'll see how it goes.
I've heard keeping it as high as 82 will increase the bacteria growth, and that's what I'm running now. We'll see how it goes.