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FAST Freshwater Fish Tank Instant Cycle
3 Best Methods for an Aquarium Cycle
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Tuesday Tips Episode #5
In this episode of Tuesday Tips For A Healthier Fish Room I discuss 3 different ways I have proven to Instantly Cycle a freshwater aquarium!
Please note that these techniques will not completely cycle your aquarium, but allow you to Instantly add fish to help boost your nitrogen cycle!
1.) This method can be used for a quick quarantine set up if you come across a sick fish that needs immediate attention!
2.) If you have a bully in your one and only tank, try using one of these techniques to pull out the bully and isolate it from the others to prevent serious injury or death!
3.) This method can also be used to set up a tank if you received an unexpected batch of fry that you weren't prepared for!
Aquariums are like fine wine, they get better with age!!! Don't use one of these methods on a big tank and fully stock that tank on the first day! You need to treat this like you are setting up a tank without cycled media. The whole system is still going to need to cycle, the cycled filter media is going to allow you to add your first few fish! Take your time and enjoy the ride! Only add a few fish at a time and wait a few days before adding more! Always remember to keep an eye on your water parameters when setting up a tank like this!
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@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Please let me know what you guys think of these three methods! Also, go check out the description where I give specific situations these tips may come in handy!

@trishameloling2367 4 жыл бұрын

Otter Creek Aquatics this is my first aquarium i don’t have a used filter

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a local fish store?

@sufaldas3582 3 жыл бұрын

Can I change full water in aquarium if i use quick start..please reply

@bens4801 3 жыл бұрын

@@sufaldas3582 Don't change all the water. only do a maximum of 30%-50% of water always. Your fish will die from shock if you change all the water.

@obamama4632 Жыл бұрын

@@bens4801 you can do up to 80% water changes depending on the bioload, 50% isnt enough for fish like cichlids.

@BamAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I cycle all my tanks. Worked on about 12 tanks.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you are ahead of the game! you're a great fish keeper, man!

@mmmhmm4646 3 жыл бұрын

INSTANT TANK CYCLE ! Same day fish add. Disclaimer : ONLY IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER TANK ALREADY, AND IT IS ESTABLISHED.

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

The water will be no benefit so just use all fresh dechlorinated water. However, items from the cycled tank will be

@Bookhardtsbooks 2 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics That's what Daybot said... You have to have things from an already established tank meaning it's unless for people who are starting their first tank...

@mr.bulldops1348 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bookhardtsbooks many ways to do this… lol asking people, pets stores, ects

@PrettyBossUNLIMITED 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on this topic. And exactly what my new fish hobbies instinc has been telling me. I'm setting up my 3rd tank. Thank you 🐠

@DansFish 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! Working on cycling 78 new aquariums right now!

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I watched that video today. Very interesting way to do it. It's a win win doing it with black worms in my opinion

@fishtalk3379 3 жыл бұрын

I have poured the bottom of a canister filter into the tank (quite disgusting) and filtered through a new HOB filter and two established sponge filters. The following day vacuum and add treated water. Many years of this procedure but it's always nice to run across these videos from time to time. Thanks!

@hkk3656 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cleaver idea. Thanks!

@galecarter7640 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,you have helped me out a lot

@jeslyngrant2315 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thank you!!

@Eunib 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

No problem!!!

@cymunsworld6256 5 ай бұрын

I agree 💯... thank you for sharing... the best so far...

@AquaLady153 4 жыл бұрын

The first method is always my favorite!

@artofcooking7097 4 жыл бұрын

Has it worked for you

@mx1man 3 жыл бұрын

Thx for the info

@tommyriordan870 3 жыл бұрын

The tanks sound so relaxing

@cindym2340 5 жыл бұрын

Good video and spot-on! That's exactly how I do my tanks.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm glad we are on the same page!! :)

@djneoda1535 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT advice I'm gonna throw an extra sponge filter in my current tank. Peace ✌

@pamelacarmichael885 3 жыл бұрын

Great help

@lionheart1164 6 ай бұрын

Excellent advice!

@chococan83 3 жыл бұрын

Truly fantastic tips....👍

@NYGOLD 5 жыл бұрын

Great info!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@toetoe160 6 ай бұрын

Thank you...

@dcphifer4307 Жыл бұрын

Great video. After trying to start my 1st tank, I learned through watching videos like this. I am getting ready to start a 55G 21"Tall as a room-divider Planted scaped Community Aquarium. I have the Aqueon 30 in my established Quarantine Tank for a few months now. I have an extra inch of gravel sitting in to mix with the new tank. I also have extra Rocks, Plants, and Driftwood sitting in the Quarantine Tank. I have a few bags of Ceramic Media Rings growing in my Betta Tank and in the Quarantine Tank. I have Media Bags filled with different types of Clay, along with Fluval Red Flourite sitting in the Quarantine Tank. I am still collecting ingredients to create the Dirtier Substrate to set up both the 55G 21"Tall Community Tank and the 20G 12"T Long for my Betta. I have planned this since December 2022 when I decided to give my Betta more places hide in and to investigate. It is true about local Aquarium Clubs. I have a few that will share media and some water-change water with me.

@jwoodard621 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there thanks for your videos I had gold fish for 2 weeks now and trying to set up another tank

@joseeguizabal6712 11 ай бұрын

These are good ideas and I agree with a lot of it. I think that especially with the flow of new people who want to learn to set up a tank, giving them the idea of an "instant" set up tends to moslead folks. If this is a method to set up a new aquarium when you have others, i would put that in the title, so you won't have anyone misinterpret what you mean. I work at a fish store, and get tired of getting asked about "instant" ways to set up a tank. I always answer with due diligence by reading up on it and the nitrogen cycle, and patience. Anyway, this was a well made video. Keep it up!.

@MrBeeznutz 5 жыл бұрын

Great layout on the video, I have a feeling your channel is going to take off soon. You put alot of time and thought into your videos and it's going to pay off. Keep it up bro. And yeah. Just squeeze out my dirtiest filters into new tanks with seeded sponges from established tanks.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Ah!!! I wouldn't go that far, but either way I appreciate your alls support and love the small group that we have right now! Love the hobby and love sharing my experiences!!!

@MrBeeznutz 5 жыл бұрын

Sharing is my favorite part, also cool to document the process as I build my fishroom.

@bigsky445 3 жыл бұрын

I use pool filter sand for substrate in all of my aquariums, I have 7 aquariums! 30g-120g. Pool filter sand is very heavy, clean& you can vacuum it like gravel, its so heavy, it automatically drops back to the bottom without worry of it being ducking into your filter. A 50lbs bag costed me $27 🇺🇸 that includes shipping. I am def 👍for pool filter sand as aquarium substrate. Love it so much & wanted to share! ❤❤

@DeborahRose2885 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks i bet it looks beautiful😍

@AuProspecting-Scotland 5 жыл бұрын

Very Informative, great tips to help you get started up quickly.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, these methods have worked many times for me

@Edward-rw3kq Жыл бұрын

Good clear instructions, I don't know why some people are saying it's to much info.....cheers from Inverness 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@Tropicalfishcrazechannel 5 жыл бұрын

beautiful info about cycle

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@theohlobba1385 5 ай бұрын

Nice thank you m8!

@sharronmiller451 4 жыл бұрын

I am trying this! I hope it works!!

@chroniclesofchrisfishroom.581 5 жыл бұрын

Nice upload. Lots of good information.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sir!

@josephspinelli1069 Жыл бұрын

You made this whole F%$$#@ process sooooooooo easy. I spent a fortune on Fritz 7, quick start and all this other junk . So glad I found your channel thank you

@sumit29dec 2 жыл бұрын

Too good👍

@StrangeArrangements 4 жыл бұрын

I just got a new tank. Thanks for the help. >)))o>

@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Solid, easy to follow, information. Nice video. Stay yourself, don't become a clone, to grow. Thanks for the vid man. EDIT: KENDALL thanks for asking me for clarification on my comments. There is nothing in this or any of your vids that copies or clones other YTers. Your appeal, especially to experienced fish keepers like myself, is that you do your research and present it in an organized easy to understand format. You keep things real and in your own unique style. You are always open to discussion and there for the fish and the hobby. Drama free.. My comment is meant to be a compliment on that style and as an after thought, encourage and thank you not to give into to things that some of the big channels might do for clicks. Keep being yourself, like you are in this and all your vids. Peace man. (Old fart pulls foot from mouth)

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy. Are you saying this video seemed cloned? Or for future videos?

@CaylorsReptilesAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

LOL @@@OtterCreekAquatics for future. You do your own thing.

@funfishology5429 5 жыл бұрын

awesome fish!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonathansanchez7218 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic brother I also fill the new aquarium with half the water from an already established aquarium.

@katebattista7400 3 жыл бұрын

Just use dechlorinated tap water. There's very little bacteria in the water column.

@jde383 2 жыл бұрын

While I used to disagree with adding water from an old aquarium I now agree with this method. It doesn’t hurt a thing for 1 there are already usually some nitrates in your water and second that water has been oxygenated for a while. While there may not be much BB in the water there is some and when I used the half tank water half declorinated method I found Nitrites present within a couple of days. This is not possible by just using straight faucet de chlorinated water. I’ve tested this method and it works!

@adeelshaikh2129 5 жыл бұрын

Good idea I did so many times it is working good

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

I know right? I'm glad it has worked for you too!

@Frontosa4life 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video man,like how you laid it out.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it!!!!

@everythingaqua7832 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one, bud!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy!

@learningtofishkeep665 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, looking forward to more of your videos!!

@learningtofishkeep665 5 жыл бұрын

Otter Creek Aquatics thanks man! yea I just posted one today. And had one a couple days ago.

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

@@learningtofishkeep665 Wow dude!!! Just realized I wasn't even subbed to you, definitely thought I was!!! Got that taken care of!

@learningtofishkeep665 5 жыл бұрын

Otter Creek Aquatics thanks man! No worries. Appreciate it! #fishfam

@mrxx60s78 4 жыл бұрын

Your fish are just gorgeous

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!!

@fitnsassyblonde7919 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you got some value out of it!!! Are you setting up a new tank?

@fitnsassyblonde7919 5 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics I have about 30 tanks and counting and use this method often. It has never failed me. A+++ video! :)

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Thats amazing! What type of fish do you keep?

@topsecretaquatics6301 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, TSA!

@krisbenavidez6077 4 жыл бұрын

“Have you ever set up a fish tank & wanted to add fish the very same day? “ 😳😳 ... uhhh I didn’t know I couldn’t . Explained a lot right there😢💔.

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, if you are just setting up the first aquarium you need to wait for the nitrifying bacteria to establish so it can handle the ammonia that builds up from fish food and waste.

@genangeles8238 4 жыл бұрын

Now you know 🥰

@mlorenzana71 3 жыл бұрын

Sharing Bro and Subscribed

@PlantswithCoffee 3 жыл бұрын

I used my old filter and squeezed it in my newly set up planted tank with tetra on it.. i also, added fish foods on the tank like normal...

@wilsfishroom6017 5 жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wil!! Thank you for always showing support on my videos!

@salvolondon 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve done it , I put decoration from a cycled tank , or use the filter from a cycled filter , I also used stability , the bacterial in bottle .... On 12 fish only one died .... surely some ammonia spike happened , but the beneficial bacterial did multiply so quicker that the ammonia spike lasted very shortly

@petercsigo9935 4 жыл бұрын

So if I follow all the three tips you giving us can I on the top if it add Seachem beneficial bacterial to further enhance the overall effect and speed up the cycling of the tank?

@aquablaster86 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid for beginners! Just another tip tho, get the temp in your new tank as close as you can get it to the existing tank. Bacteria are living orginasims and just like fish you don't want to temperature shock the BB!

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome tip! Thanks for sharing!!!

@katielyb 4 жыл бұрын

Not to mention you've got a Marineland with the bio wheel so absolutely no need to worry about replacing that sponge.

@imeoncovers 4 жыл бұрын

Hi!first of all thank you for everything you do, I instantly subscribed! Can I ask you something? I have 2 months old fry and I need as soon as possibile a cycled tank. I recently bought a bigger tank for them ( about 38 gallons) and I always change the water to keep it clean. Yesterday I bought a dual sponge filter and today I put it in the old tank ( the parents tank). It’s a good idea? When can I put the sponger filter in the new tank? What else can i do? in the new tank I just have a mechanical filter! thank you.

@birdplanet2108 4 жыл бұрын

Just take some water frome the main tank 😐

@stlrepper711 3 жыл бұрын

I just subscribed bro👍🏾

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks bro

@sayedhannan6119 Жыл бұрын

Do U use fertilizer in those sponge filter aquariums?

@aquariumsatbptv3350 2 жыл бұрын

Plants from established aquariums might also a carrier of beneficial bacteria, so instead of buying a bunch of aquatic plants online or in a petstore, trim off some of your mosses and stem plants on your already established aquarium tank and it will give you a big help.

@Mufasaosrs 3 жыл бұрын

I Have no friends with any aquariums but there is a tank at my job that has been running for awhile so I’m going to “borrow” the sponge.

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Just buy them a new sponge and take it. If it's been running awhile it's probably established enough that it won't miss the bacteria

@Mufasaosrs 3 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics Yep, I took there sponge but i replaced it with a new one same day.

@lanagujardo3137 3 жыл бұрын

in addition to any of those simply take a gallon or 3 of the water from your old tank and also add it to new tank then replace the water you took out with fresh and walla youve helped start the new one and given the old tank a pick me up which is wat i do when i need a tank fast aka quarentining a sick fish

@noahluzi7520 3 жыл бұрын

The water has barely any Beneficial bacteria

@Willym_Atl 8 ай бұрын

Seachem Prime and Stabilty for the win

@pugsnpizza3262 3 жыл бұрын

Ugh but I don't have an established tank..... Must suffer silently while I wait 😩😆

@82HEADCASE Жыл бұрын

quick question. i have a fluval 207 canister filter on my aquarium that has being established for about 12months . my sister wants to get a little 40lt tank going and id like to start her off so my question is can i take the sponge filter from a aqueal fan 1 filter i have and put it in to the fluval canister for a cuple of weeks to get it loaded ??? look forward to reply thanks

@MRFLIP Жыл бұрын

Yes

@xz4ct801 Жыл бұрын

I'm getting a 240l tank with axolotl already living in it, but it's a 4 hour drive and the water is gonna be out. I'm getting it with the filter and substrate - now the owner tells me I have to wait for at least 6 weeks to add the axolotl but I think it will be much more dangerous to have them quarantined for such a long time (daily water changes) what do you think? Obviously I'm gonna run it for a while and test the water. But 6 weeks seems kind of long for me to keep any animal in a plastic box even with daily care and water changes.

@marisastevenss Жыл бұрын

Would you by any chance sell one? I just bought a new tank for a future Betta fish and I’m trying to quick start it. Unfortunately the only store I have around is a pet store that doesn’t take good care of their tanks/fish, so I don’t think they even cycle their tanks water.

@Dom-co9sx 3 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna cry So much information I am so confused I just want fish 😭😭😭

@kentmccroskey8161 3 жыл бұрын

There is zero reason to cycle a tank if you don't mind doing a few water changes. I have taken 50 gallon tanks, added 10 Discus at a cost of often nearly a thousand dollars, and put them in day old tap water. Do a daily water change of about 20 percent and you have a perfectly cycled tank in a couple of weeks. Not once in those two weeks will you ever have a test come back even close to being bad. I don't even test anymore. There is no way you will ever have an issue doing this.

@missyy1666 3 жыл бұрын

@@kentmccroskey8161 is it okay to do this for bettas as well?

@missyy1666 3 жыл бұрын

@@kentmccroskey8161 and when you mean daily, you mean everyday?

@kentmccroskey8161 3 жыл бұрын

@@missyy1666 Yes, depending on the size of the tank. If it's like a ten gallon tank and it's a single Betta you could easily get by with every two days, maybe three days. If it's a little half-gallon bowl I would go with a 20 percent change every day for a couple of weeks until it cycles.

@missyy1666 3 жыл бұрын

@@kentmccroskey8161 i see, i have a 10 gallon tank and one betta so this is something il try out.

@oftheriverr 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Recently lost my first betta, I'm preparing the tank for a new one. RIP Nello.

@greenlouie5850 4 жыл бұрын

Lesbianary ɢɪʀʟs sorry for your loss 😢

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Its always terrible losing fish...I hope the next one works out much better for you

@bradleyadair5308 4 жыл бұрын

Rip Nello

@oftheriverr 4 жыл бұрын

@@bradleyadair5308 💙💙💙

@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss, how old was he?

@patriciac8488 Жыл бұрын

Iv just acquired my sisters fish tank after her fresh water fish died. It's filter has dried out cos it's been a week can I still use the spong to get my aquarium going. I already have to aquariums on the go which I love

@elizabethwagner2190 2 жыл бұрын

I use substrate and sponges from my established tank but still never chance adding fish for at least 2 weeks. Not disputing your methods I'm just super careful. If it's a 10 or 20 gal. But not a 50 or 75gal.

@KennyFishbone 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative/helpful video. I've done this method BUT, as mentioned, it needs seed bacteria. As much as you can get determines the success. Filters, rocks, logs/wood. Those double sponge filters are excellent. Grab a spare, swap with a dirty one and its a startup but it takes more. I also run a small HOB to move around. I found live, fast growing plants are very helpful. Hornwort, java moss, foxtail eat the nitrates put off by the nitrogen cycle. Also, the rooted plants that come in little pot with rockwool hold beneficial bacteria too!

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! I have been using moss and hornwort to help when setting up new tanks. It works like a charm!!!!

@dexaquatics4157 3 жыл бұрын

How long does the filter need to be on the established tank before you can use it on the new tank?

@meggrotte4760 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I did the same thing for all 10 of my tanks and I haven't had any problems. I have to do things that are 5 gallons and rest of my are 3 gallons how often should I do water changes on the smaller tanks? I'm asking because I noticed that my Bell tolls are starting to lose color and their fins. The tail looks clear. Someone laughs and looks like it melted away. Thanks for 2 years but I'm really having a hard time keeping male Bettas alive. Female bettas for some reason they don't have any problems. I am American living in Taiwan. It's a 50-50 chance if you get a healthy bettas. Which reminds me what's the best way to treat in case they may have some kind of illness. Aquarium salt bath that has Aloe for 15 minutes everyday for a week? Or maybe I should use methylene blue and do the same process? Because from what I can tell my betta sorry they're getting fin rot or the fins are getting burned from ammonia. I feed my baby does every other day. They get five to six pellets and I drop them in one time. No extra food. I don't overfeed them and I'm constantly checking the plants for any dead leaves or roots. Once a week I do water changes on alll my tanks. I use a gravel vac. Every two weeks I do a full water change. I rinse out the filter sponge old water. How do you clean out the filter using the filter rush. of course when I add water always a good dechlorinator and I and I plant food. I can't think of anything else to do that would be needed. I can get my male Bettas to live longer than 4 months. I have two females that I bought immediately when they came in and I've had them for a year. I guess that prevented them from getting sick

@southnyourmind 4 жыл бұрын

My canister pump was left with a bit of water from the previous established setup, for about 4 months. There was still some water in it when I started my new aquarium, do you think it would still work? I mean it was maybe less than half a cup of water still in the canister filter, and the aquarium is 65 gallons.

@LesterTheMalestrr 4 жыл бұрын

It wouldn’t work, if you unplugged your pump for 4 months the bacteria in your filter have died because they need oxygen and moving bodies of water to stay alive and cultivate.

@DankDaHerbalist 3 жыл бұрын

Another thing I do is I like to use any decor from an already established fish tank. If u have a bunch of tanks u can take a piece or two from each and boom u have bacteria spread thru out the tank as well. I also use old filter pads like u mentioned.

@Luceium01 3 жыл бұрын

Does that mean I could just put in fish and be okay?

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

It all depends on how many fish you are going to be adding honestly, and what size the fish are. Also, if you do any of these methods make sure you don't feed for a few days after adding the fish to avoid any ammonia spikes

@Luceium01 3 жыл бұрын

Otter Creek Aquatics let’s say the ammonia spikes happen, (which will happen bevause I forgot to clear out some algae wafers in my tank and my bettas went after them, what steps should I prepare tomorrow morning or for the coming days ahead

@TheARGblue 3 жыл бұрын

DANKdaHERBALIST would you use wood that would be in your tank? Would that help to cycle? I’m upgrading my tank but I have to have my guppies live somewhere until the new tank is cycling.

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Drift would would definitely kick start your cycle! What size tank and how many guppies?

@alvh8651 3 жыл бұрын

I have an established 20 gallon and just set up a 55 gallon. The 55 gallon has some of the original substrate but a new filter. I have 8 Panda corydoras in it and am worried they’ll fall ill. I have a few plants, a moss ball, and a plant from my established tank. I will use the sponge method today.... any encouraging words or advice? The people at the fish store said it would be fine but as I’m reading online, I’m increasingly worried about them.

@ostrichlicker6171 3 жыл бұрын

as long as you watch parameters and dose seachem safe or prime accordingly you'll be fine

@dannyhoogenboom885 2 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you for this explenation , i have a question for you i have a brand new fish tank i do have sponge filters extra with beneficial bacteria , i do also have other fishtanks and weekly water change because i have cichlids and one fishtank i have is big enough to fill up my new fishtank can i use the old water and put it in my new fishtank aswell ?

@Peeyoosh-mq4lr 2 жыл бұрын

You should use fresh declorinated water

@dannyhoogenboom885 2 жыл бұрын

@@Peeyoosh-mq4lr alright cheers

@user-eu8do2ns6q 2 жыл бұрын

@@Peeyoosh-mq4lr should I do water change during cycling process?will it break the cycle if I do so?

@MuhammadBilal-pi3lo 3 жыл бұрын

What if there is a sponge in a well established tank that just keeps on sinking in the tank without a filter?Can we use that sponge in our new tank to instantly cycle the new tank?

@WorldAquariumSingapore 4 жыл бұрын

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@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have been blessed with such an amazing community and subscriber base!

@WorldAquariumSingapore 4 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics Congrates and im still grinding :D pushing towards 1000 "D "D "D and keep your super good videos coming

@afifcreations2694 4 жыл бұрын

how many day will be need??

@mirjasekulovic 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! My filter doesn't have a sponge but a cartridge! Will that work? Thanx!

@andycarter4581 4 жыл бұрын

Cartridge systems work but there are cheaper and more effective ways to set up your filter. The important point is to introduce the bacteria that processes your fishes waste.

@Ankit-ri8sv 2 жыл бұрын

What if I do this for shrimp (RCS)? I've just added the sponge filter gunk from an already established aquarium into a new 17G tank with a new sponge filter. I have not added any shrimp yet but was wondering when I can?? Do I have to feed the aquarium bacteria with some flake food until I add the shrimp or is the dirty sponge water enough?

@Wolf_S 2 жыл бұрын

Let some fish food sit in there for a few days, also add a few moss balls

@bryanjordan8876 2 жыл бұрын

The tank needs ammonia to feed the bacteria. Without any form of fish waste/ammonia the bacteria will eventually die off. It can only help if you add a little fish food to the tank so the bacteria can get the ammonia it needs to continue to grow.

@scorpio663 Жыл бұрын

This does help me cause I am a new starter and I don't have beneficial bacteria. 🤔

@Edward-rw3kq Жыл бұрын

He explained what to do if you are just starting up, if you have a friend that has an established aquarium, ask them for some used medium....or ask your local fish store to help out.

@aridontknownothiniguess Ай бұрын

so u can ask friends for recycled filters or sponges or can ask a pet store for that or u can buy a new filter and ask if u can swap it out for a filter they were already using since that benefitial bacteria would alr have built up in their tanks so a new filter wouldn’t cause them any issues

@tsteel80 2 жыл бұрын

I've got an established 5gal with an overabundance of algae. Can I take an ornament or two and put it in the brand new 20 for a few days? Or will that just spread the algae not the chems? Or what if I just swapped the filters for a couple days?

@user-xx3lc6zq1m 2 жыл бұрын

wondering this too!!

@tessaquealey7266 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Beneficial bacteria only grows on surfaces so adding plants ornament etc are great way to help the cycle sand is the best surface for beneficial bacteria but it’s not in the water so make sure you use a seasoned filter cartridge

@bryanjordan8876 2 жыл бұрын

it can help, but it wont be as much help as adding sponge from a filter. If you are going to do this, add only a small amount of fish at first and then increase your stock slowly.

@angelibarra5916 3 жыл бұрын

But what if ur hang on back filter uses BIO-Bag cartridges?

@Awsometurtle20 3 жыл бұрын

i have that same box filter lol

@ImSigmaFr 4 жыл бұрын

What if it’s for my first aquarium so I don’t have any of this stuff? Also nice video

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

If it's your first aquarium you could ask a friend or you local fish store they have any cycled filter media

@ImSigmaFr 4 жыл бұрын

Otter Creek Aquatics thx!

@FridayFishFacts 5 жыл бұрын

I move my HOB or sponge filter from an established tank over to the new one. Works great

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

That is my favorite way. I have literally had that auqeon 20 on every tank in my fish room for that reason!

@donnaabotsway3552 5 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics so you move the Aqueon 20 to the new tank when do you remove it and what is the filter that stay in the new tank thanks On the sponge filters do you squeeze them into the new tank before adding them thanks

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

If I am setting up a new tank with a new filter I will move the aqueon 20 over for the first week or 2 and allow the new filter to get established beneficial bacteria. When using the sponge filters I will squeeze it into the tank before I put it in. Let me know if you have any more questions.

@donnaabotsway3552 5 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics thanks so much for your reply I watched again and I think you did mention this As always I am excited to start another tank I always use stability to start and with water changes Should I use it when starting with a seeded filter and with water changes as well TIA

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Before I get too deep into the question are you talking about seachem stability?

@normbeck20 4 жыл бұрын

If i take established "filter"from 20gal and put it on 50 gal can i move all fish at same time considering that the filter has enough bio already just more water volume , 50 has had squeezed sponge done and been running for a week

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

If you are just transferring all of your fish from your old tank (20gallon) to the new tank (50gallon) then yes that will work. If you move everything else from the 20 gallon (plants, decor. Substate) then it will make it even more safe. After you move the fish I would wait a few days to feed just so your not creating extra ammonia that any loss of bacteria you have wont be able to handle. I hope this helps!!!!

@normbeck20 4 жыл бұрын

@@OtterCreekAquatics i should have mentioned that there was 5 1" fish and the filter had tons of bio whisper 40 packed full of sponges tons of bio

@LVNLEGND 4 жыл бұрын

If I have the exact Aqueon hang on back on the 29 just like you have , can you just use the filter cartridge to help establish a 75 gal ?

@explosivetrap 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, make sure the filter is good and mucky, don't rinse it off.

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but one of the bad things about filter cartridges is the carbon inside. If you dont change it eventually it will leach stuff it had pulled out of the tank before back into the tank

@kinglyzard 4 жыл бұрын

Will bacteria from a freshwater tank filter work in a brackish tank? How long before the NH3 disappears? Currently at around 0.25ppm with NO2 at

@dannypritchett01 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. But brackish bacteria is slightly different. As time passes the bacteria will grow that lives in a brackish tank naturally. We had to do this on our puffer tank.

@zackeletonfh8940 4 жыл бұрын

Something ive been thinking about for healthy tanks could u not just take water from one tank and put it in the new just like taking out for a water change? Especially if the new tank is smaller

@OtterCreekAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

No you couldn't because the water actually contains no beneficial it actually has to have a surface to grow on

@anaki45wild 4 жыл бұрын

Awwsome video! When I establish my new tank, I take my sponge filter from a healthy cycled tank along with some of the water from that tank. I do this so it matches the water parameters and temperatures so the fresh water, that I eventually add won't kill the beneficial bacteria on my sponge. I also have ornaments that I transfer, those will give it a little boost as well. Someone posted using cycled gravel and substrates to establish new tanks, that works wonders, I get a little ocd, I filter out the detritus with a sifter using tank water before placing it in the new tank. Been working for me for years.

@GiopoloMtl 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for the thorough explanation. So I'm new to the hobby, gathering information at the moment, setting my aquarium in 2-3 weeks time. If I get some beneficial bacteria from someone's HOB filter, or a sponge filter or whatever, shouldn't I treat the water with meds or salt before I introduce any fish? Thanks for the help and best wishes to all.

@davianramsay5400 2 жыл бұрын

I don't believe this is necessary, the meds and salt are great for medicating sick fish and a little aquarium salt would not do much harm but in my opinion, I don't think it is necessary to add them. The cycle is what you need to begin in your newly setup aquarium more emphasis should be placed on ways to get the cycle going rather than treating with medications unless you may be expecting sick fish of some sort. When I first started my tank no salt or meds were added just live bacteria and I was fully through the cycle a couple weeks after. Do monitor your fish's health though just in case you may need to add any meds in the future. Also, to note, it is wise to treat sick fish separately rather than all at once if the rest are ok.

@phish5213 4 жыл бұрын

i did all of them and was wondering can i add shrimp the next day?

@fishkeepercole2464 4 жыл бұрын

If I were you, I would test your water parameters and if the readings are safe for shrimp, go ahead! But only if the readings are good.

@tessloneill7978 3 жыл бұрын

I have an established tank, but the sponge was replaced only a few weeks ago. Will that sponge be good enough to start the new tank?

@KingBurger52 2 жыл бұрын

The bacteria on it are likely dead if its just been dried out.

@sbr1160 Жыл бұрын

So effectively if I have a 300L tank, and upgrade it to a 600L tank shutting down the 300L and moving all of the substrate, filter media, decor will immediately have my tank cycled provided I don't kill the bacteria living on all of it with sticking fresh tap water all over it?

@JohnnyEFromNC 3 жыл бұрын

Sadly I do not have an already established tank. I just bought a new 10 gallon setup. only 1 tank. Brand new along with a brand now HOB filter that came with filter media which includes a bio bag and a gel. My betta fish is sitting in his little cup. I had no choice but to set up a brand new tank as my old tank's filter just burnt out. So the only option I have is to do a quick cycle. So I am kind of stuck with trying to find options to do a quick cycle

@_livelovelife 3 жыл бұрын

Did you figure it out? I am in the same situation rn too lol

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

It depends on everything that's in the old tank. Does it have gravel, sand, decorations, drift wood, live plants? Everything in your tank will contain beneficial bacteria. So if you set up a new tank, take as much stuff from the older tank and put it in there. Even if there is a tiny bit of bacterial introduced to your new tank it will excel super quickly and from there be "cycled" for your betta

@OtterCreekAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

What's the situation? New tank, have betta, no other thanks?

@thomasdussault1132 2 жыл бұрын

Is it necessary to let the sponge sitting in the new tank or just squeezing it is enough? Also if it is necessary how long should I let it sit?

@laroydaniels260 2 жыл бұрын

Need to know the same thing.! I squeezed my sponge filter into the tank and let it sit for about 20 mins before adding a cap of cleaner Bc I’m going to get my fish from petco to start. But after those 20 mins should I have turned my filter on and let my filter plus decorations and gravel get the bacteria from the sponge? Or just keep the same water and add a couple careless fish and see how they do in the water? I kind of get it but I don’t wanna put my baby Oscar in the 20 gal to make sure it’s ok for the juvenile after I breed him in the bigger tank. Just want to make sure I raise my baby Oscar the right and healthy way before moving him into a different tank plus will this 20 gallon be ok for his kids and plenty more

@bryanjordan8876 2 жыл бұрын

@@laroydaniels260 Take the sponge from a different tank/filter, put it in your new tank/filter and leave it. Don't squeeze it out thinking it will help, don't remove it after 20 minutes, just leave it.

@PD-sf7ql 5 жыл бұрын

how do you keep aqueon filter machine from overflowing with the sponge in it?

@OtterCreekAquatics 5 жыл бұрын

Once it starts to get clogged up it may begin to overflow, you may just have to clean the sponges, also, you may have too much filter material in it.

@canadianwatchmonkey3992 3 жыл бұрын

How long will the beneficial bacteria live on a sponge once its been removed from a tank?

@bryanjordan8876 2 жыл бұрын

Just keep it wet and you will be okay. Do not let the sponge dry out. If you are going out of tank for days, you will need to feed the bacteria. Either pure ammonia drops, or fish food will work. Do not overdose the tank with ammonia. And make sure you have agitation on the surface. Bacteria need oxygen in the water to break down the ammonia.