kassidi
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Post by kassidi on Jan 4, 2009 23:55:44 GMT -5
I would rather ask my questions and get answers before doing anything and then regreting it later  I'm so happy that I found this place, with a ton of answers I can trust, and you guys are so nice to me. Expecially Carl, I really appriciate all the links you give me, and all the helpful information. Thanks to everyone for everything you guys have helped me with. I will forever be greatful!  Eve, I am also in an earthquake area, and our house is right on the fault line. The earthquake is apparently 100+ years over due, so everyone thinks it isn't going to happen, but we are prepared lol |
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Post by kassidi on Jan 5, 2009 1:39:59 GMT -5
WOO HOO!!! I ordered the Hydro Sponge PRO #5! WOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!! Is it okay if I set up everything without a filter? Would it still cycle? I would just be putting in gravel, plants, and driftwood, and then waiting the 5 to 8 days for shipping for the filter to get here. I don't think I'm going to add fish for at least 4 weeks.
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Post by eve on Jan 5, 2009 1:56:57 GMT -5
WOO HOO!!! I ordered the Hydro Sponge PRO #5! WOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I'm so excited!!! Is it okay if I set up everything without a filter? Would it still cycle? I would just be putting in gravel, plants, and driftwood, and then waiting the 5 to 8 days for shipping for the filter to get here. I don't think I'm going to add fish for at least 4 weeks. the nutrifying bacteria grows on the filter pads so i doubt it will start cycling before that |
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Post by murdock6701 on Jan 5, 2009 7:54:19 GMT -5
save your used biobags from your 10 - they will aid in establishing bacteria
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Post by Carl on Jan 5, 2009 10:02:34 GMT -5
I am glad the advice we gave and the links helped as well!  Since you are Utah, you should have your filter by Thursday. Little cycling will take place as Eve noted until you get some circulation going, but this is only few days and you have already shown much patience, so this should go well for you. Using the used bio bags as murdock noted will help jump start the process (place then right next/on top of your sponge filter for faster bacteria transfer) Carl |
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Post by kassidi on Jan 5, 2009 12:58:10 GMT -5
Awesome I've been using the melafix in my 10 gallon for the neon tetra's, and they seem to be doing a lot better, but on the instructions it says to remove activated carbon from the filter pad, so I just opened a new one (filter pad), and took the carbon out of it. Luckly I kept the old one because it wasn't time to replace it. So even if it's been dry, I could still put it in the new aquarium and it would help it cycle...? |
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 5, 2009 19:04:04 GMT -5
not really....the media has to stay wet as the bacteria pretty quickly perishes without being kept damp. what i recommend next time is a tupperware container with a lil tank water with the media in it. this only buys a lil time tho as the bacteria needs bio matter as a host to stay healthy and reproduce....
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Post by kassidi on Jan 5, 2009 19:27:30 GMT -5
Oh, Alright then, I'll just switch them back out when I'm done medicating the tank |
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Post by murdock6701 on Jan 5, 2009 19:41:36 GMT -5
I'd use one that had charcoal in it and no meds or any residual meds - again, it should be a few weeks old - don't want to get off to a bad start w/ new fish - rushing things isn't always the best way.....
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I'm so happy that I found this place, with a ton of answers I can trust, and you guys are so nice to me. Expecially Carl, I really appriciate all the links you give me, and all the helpful information. Thanks to everyone for everything you guys have helped me with. I will forever be greatful! 
