How to INSTANTLY Cycle Your Aquarium (Add Fish on Day 1!)
Do you have a new aquarium and want to add fish today? Don't waste your money on "instant cycle" bottled products that don't always work! In this video, I show you 4 ways to cycle your tank instantly using beneficial bacteria you can get for free from a friend or a local breeder.
I explain why I’ve only ever "cycled" one of my 18 tanks the traditional way, and how I use seeded filter media, sponge filters, and even lava rocks to get a new tank ready for African Cichlids in just a few hours.
Verified Chapters:
00:00 Can you really add fish to a new tank on Day 1?
01:27 Why you should avoid "Instant Cycle" store products
02:30 The first steps: Water conditioner and temperature matching
03:36 Where beneficial bacteria grow?
04:00 Method 1: Using "Seasoned" decorations
04:50 Method 2: Swapping filter cartridges
05:40 Method 3: Exchanging Sponge Filters with a breeder
07:24 Method 4 (The Best Way): Seeded Bio-Media & Lava Rocks
10:02 How to transport beneficial bacteria without killing it
Disclaimer:
This video is for infomation only and is about what worked for me, I will not be hold responsible if you lose some live stock because they're is a lots of factors that can affect your live stock and the beneficial bacteria.
You should understand the nitrogen cycle and do your research about your specificfish and there needs.
I linked my nitrogen cycle video below.
NITROGEN CYCLE
• Learn about Aquarium nitrogen cycle
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