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i get it so theres more than one kind of bio bacteria
mcmusashi5;140112 said:i get it so theres more than one kind of bio bacteria
i already know i was just wondering timeCryp_Sis;140116 said:It would probably be helpful to you to do some basic reading on the nitrogen cycle, then you should understand the different classes of bacteria involved, and that is is not just the size of a given bacterial population, but also it’s constituent strains, that determines whether a tank is able to be able to deal with a sudden surge in bioload (i.e. an animal). Absolutely, definitely also read the threads recommended by cuttlegirl.
I guess I am wondering the same thing as D; are you in a particular rush? Is there a reason that cycling a tank for at least 3 months before you add a cuttle is not an option?
Lene
bluespotocto;140125 said:Like I said you can use it but its only cuts a couple of weeks off. And when i added the octo i saw a little bit of ammonia and nitrite. Lots of people wouldnt recommend it, but your choice. Remember your in charge of the cephalopods life.
mcmusashi5;140141 said:are you trying to say somthing jk
Cryp_Sis;140245 said:The time taken for the nitrogen cycle is dependent on the BACTERIA, not the type of animal you ultimately keep in the tank. The only read out for the bacterial population is to follow the levels of ammonia nitrite and nitrate over time. Again; doing some reading on this subject is invaluable.
I am confused by your last post.
Are you using the same system, with the same mature (cycled) water as you had for the other cephs?
If so: How long since it has had a ceph in it? And what are the water quality parameters?
If you give as much info as you can in posts it is helpful for others to give advice.