Fishless or Fish-in cycling.

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I admit, I'm a big proponent of cycling a tank with fish. I too admit, I've not tried fish-less cycling. One member on here just asked me if I had tried fish-less and I responded in this manner:
No I haven't because: 1. I'm a bit too impatient and 2. I believe fish poo is a vital element in establishing the elements of the bio's. Poo=ammonia+bacteria=Nitrite+bacteria=Nitrates. Plus plants using the ammonia (best ammonia reduction tool).. plus using some of the Nitrates and creating CO2. Where am I going off course in this?

Fishless cycling: (Fill in the blank)...
Bill

a tank is always "cycling". the basic integration of scientific principals of chemical energy transfer can apply to a physics analogy. a brand spanking new Fly-wheel needs to rev up the rpms to get the cycle goin. whether u use a hand powered crank shaft or a gas powered turbine or an electric powered turbine. all in all once u build up to the right rpms the momentum takes the same amount energy for all the machines to maintain. The Deciding factors are: time, or preference, or being a PETA hippie, or being a cruel Fascist, or six or half a dozen. lol different means but always the same End

i wonder if i could squeeze my filter sponge and sell tht as live bacteria boosters in a bottle for 20$... hmmmmm

Kass,,,who's supplying you with your stash?....



Maybe I could supply ya with a urine sample!.. LOL.. Take care my friends.. and lets let this horse RIP.. Bill

This is why I always have a spare filter running on a tank. No need to spend countless $$ on products when you already most likely have it in your house by way of a cycled tank.

- Move the already established filter (or in my case just the filter media) to the new tank. Replace the filter media and have it started and ready for next time. You never know when you or someone else will be starting a tank and this is the best way to get it going. Done deal.

Otherwise, just get a single large prawn shrimp from the grocer.