Getting a 55gal this weekend, I was planning on using most of the water from my current tank, by doing this will I still need to cycle the tank?
Tank change, cycle?
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FWIW, I upgraded one of my 29's to a 55 a couple weeks ago.
Used same gravel, decor, plants, filter (with addition of one from the other 29), about 12 gallons of the old water and of course the fishies!
I saw little change in the tanks. It might have been that all that I did was a larger water change when you get down to it...
Used same gravel, decor, plants, filter (with addition of one from the other 29), about 12 gallons of the old water and of course the fishies!
I saw little change in the tanks. It might have been that all that I did was a larger water change when you get down to it...
aardvark1 said:
Yeah the only thing I'm changing is switching from gravel to sand, rest will be the same. I can use the old filter subtrate for awhile.
Don't worry about "buying" bacteria to put in your tank. Slowly increase your stocking, a couple of fish every 10-12 days and let the tank settle by its self. Monitor daily and do water changes as required to keep ammonia/nitrites at zero and nitrates at 20 or less.