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Seeding new filter

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jmessineo1

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I am setting up a new tank and I am running the new filter on my established tank, how long before i can setup the new aquarium and move it so that it establishes beneficial bacteria?
 
chriscoli

chriscoli

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It's an established tank, right? If you can stir up any "funk" in your tank and let the filter clean it out it'll seed faster. That's what I usually do.
 
mchambers

mchambers

Former CCA member
The Microbiologist at work!

chriscoli said:
It's an established tank, right? If you can stir up any "funk" in your tank and let the filter clean it out it'll seed faster. That's what I usually do.
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"Funk". I love it when you talk microbiology!
 
Becca

Becca

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chriscoli said:
It's an established tank, right? If you can stir up any "funk" in your tank and let the filter clean it out it'll seed faster. That's what I usually do.
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I like the "squeeze an old sponge filter" method. Gross, but oddly satisfying, and sets everything up on a fast-track.
 
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