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BettaBeats · 07-31-2010, 04:21 PM

thanks all. I have a 2.5 and a 5 gal in my wheely bag with 20lbs of gravel. LOL I hope i wrapped them good and we make it to Toronto with no casualties.

I suspect I need to cycle with a sponge filter too?

Darkblade48 · 07-31-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BettaBeats

I suspect I need to cycle with a sponge filter too?

Yes, you will still need to cycle your aquarium if you intend to use a new sponge filter.

BettaBeats · 07-31-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkblade48

Yes, you will still need to cycle your aquarium if you intend to use a new sponge filter.

Is there a way to speed up this process?

Maybe I can make one?

Darkblade48 · 07-31-2010, 09:28 PM

If you have an existing aquarium with a filter, then you can put the sponge into the filter and let it run for a few weeks so that the sponge itself is seeded with the beneficial bacteria.

07-31-2010, 04:21 PM	#11
BettaBeats Devoted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Carlton/Mutual Posts: 483 Feedback Score: (0) View Member Photos	thanks all. I have a 2.5 and a 5 gal in my wheely bag with 20lbs of gravel. LOL I hope i wrapped them good and we make it to Toronto with no casualties. I suspect I need to cycle with a sponge filter too? __________________ Tech 10 Gallons with AquaClear 30 and 2x14w T5 Fauna Female Stiphodon Goby, Red and Yellow Dwarf Gouramis, Crystal Red Shrimps, 2x Otocinclus Catfish, Pink Ramshorn Snail Flora Ammania Sp. 'Bonsai', Anubias Nana Petite, A. Nana, A. Hastifolia, A. Barteri, Cryptocoryne Wendtii 'green', C. Balansae, Water Sprite, Dwarf Hairgrass, Rotala sp. Vietnam, Star Moss, Flame Moss 15 Gallon Tall ~ in the works

07-31-2010, 09:28 PM	#14
Darkblade48 Devoted Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London/Scarborough Posts: 1,940 Feedback Score: (20) View Member Photos	If you have an existing aquarium with a filter, then you can put the sponge into the filter and let it run for a few weeks so that the sponge itself is seeded with the beneficial bacteria. __________________ Anthony

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