HELP! cycle an aquarium
Thanks everyone for your help! I am going to go forth and try it.
Let me explain in detail what I plan on doing. I have several fishtanks:
(2) 55 gallon (3) 20 gallons (3) 10 gallons. Along with the smaller tanks I was given H.O.T filters and accessories. The 55 gallon is my established tank and so is one of the 20 gallons. All others are empty.
The 55 is running a Penguin 350 with filter media along with cut up Aquaclear bio sponges stuffed inside, An Aquatech filter made for a 10 gallon with no filter media (I stuffed it with just the Aquaclear bio sponges), A small in tank bubbler filter with just AC bio sponges and no media.
This tank has (1) 3″ Angel fish, (3)Swordtails (3)Glofish and (3) Cherry Barbs
The 20 Gallon has a Penguin 100 hot w/ filter media andI added bio sponges along with an Aqueon hot made for a ten gallon with just sponges
This tank only has 1 Goldfish about 3″ long
I was planning on moving everyone to the smaller tanks (the goldfish is staying in the 20) and make room for Cichlids in one of the 55s. I would use the already established aquaclear sponges and filters for the small tanks. I would also like to try my hand is saltwater in the other 55. Problem is the cichlids are coming very soon next week (brother is moving and taking down his 55) and didnt want to wait for a cycle and possible harm them. The other 55 has a small leak so that one wont be up and running soon enough.
Just thought you guys would like to know exactly what I planned on and why.
Thanks again everyone.
Tom
Category: Philippines Internet Koi Society
