is there a good place on the internet that will ship the stuff to canada fairly quickly???? i would definatly like to try it
Using Stress Zyme
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I keep 5 Pearl Danios around just for that purpose. I take water from cycled aquariums, fill the new tank half-full, top off and toss them in. 2 weeks later I add the fish I want in there, add some "Stress Coat", and have had no problems doing this.
When it comes to water changes I am literally OC about it. I think that is the only reason I don't have new-tank problems.
If I don't have enough water I fill new tank only half way add the Danios. I then wait approx 4 weeks or more and again, I use "Stress Coat".
I have tried Stress Zyme but am not convinced one way or the other. I even tried some bacteria samplers that were being given out by diff mfg's and never seemed to have much time cycling difference to make it cost effective.
Go with what works for you.
When it comes to water changes I am literally OC about it. I think that is the only reason I don't have new-tank problems.
If I don't have enough water I fill new tank only half way add the Danios. I then wait approx 4 weeks or more and again, I use "Stress Coat".
I have tried Stress Zyme but am not convinced one way or the other. I even tried some bacteria samplers that were being given out by diff mfg's and never seemed to have much time cycling difference to make it cost effective.
Go with what works for you.
its not illegal.... just takes longer to clear customs when crossing the border.... kinda why i want to find a canadian dealer
i was just reading that some people use septobac (its a biological septic tank cleaner).. now while they say it does contain the same strain of bacteria as biosprira is does help promote the growth of that type of bacteria... this stuff can be bought at safeway and is totally non toxic..... any thoughts on using septobac in lieu of biospira
Regardless, if the Biospira has to be shipped to Canada and go through customs the likelihood of it going bad skyrockets. I would skip the miracle products. I've had Biospira fail on me anyway, so I don't trust it at all.
the septobac contains nitrifying bacteria just not the same strain as biospira.... i have been reading that people that use have cycled there tank in less than a week.... septobac does breakdown nitrogen waste.... maybe i will give it a try.. and keep everyone posted of the results.... who knows could be a very effective and CHEAP alternative to biospria (only costs about $5 a pouch and 1/5 of a teaspoon treats about 10 gal of water)
ok... so i used some septobac before bed last night.... woke this morning tested the water and to my surprise my ammonia/nitrite/nitrate readings were at zero.....
(used about a teaspoon if the powder.... dissolved it some luke warm water...let it sit for 20 minutes.... strained of the liquid and slowly added to the tank)
(used about a teaspoon if the powder.... dissolved it some luke warm water...let it sit for 20 minutes.... strained of the liquid and slowly added to the tank)
