Reefahholic
05/28/2012, 09:14 PM
Just moved recently and do not have any tanks set up yet, and was wondering about the fastest way to establish good biological filter starting from scratch.
I'm fixing to launch my QT into action (29/G with AquaClear 70) and would like to reduce ammonia spikes and reduce the amount of water changes. I'm sure I'll be doing a lot (1 a day or 2-3 days) for awhile.
Tank is blacked out on back and bottom. Probably gonna black out sides with dark poster board instead of paint. Got and ammonia badge coming along with some PVC fittings for the fish to hide in.
I've heard a lot of ways, but what is the best or fastest way?
Any suggestions or thoughts....I need all the experience I can get. Don't want my first fish to die. Would like to get it cycled so it can stay set up for a while. I plan on adding six fish slowly in the next eight months.
I'm fixing to launch my QT into action (29/G with AquaClear 70) and would like to reduce ammonia spikes and reduce the amount of water changes. I'm sure I'll be doing a lot (1 a day or 2-3 days) for awhile.
Tank is blacked out on back and bottom. Probably gonna black out sides with dark poster board instead of paint. Got and ammonia badge coming along with some PVC fittings for the fish to hide in.
I've heard a lot of ways, but what is the best or fastest way?
Any suggestions or thoughts....I need all the experience I can get. Don't want my first fish to die. Would like to get it cycled so it can stay set up for a while. I plan on adding six fish slowly in the next eight months.