drm315
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I'm a few days away from this, BUT after your fishless cycle has completed and it's time to do the 90% water change - is it okay to vacuum the gravel or should I just leave it alone?
to vacuum or not to vacuum?
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Fresh2o
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I don't think it's a problem either way, but any reason why you would need to? I can see doing this if you used fish food or dead shrimp as an ammonia source. Otherwise, not sure if it necessary.
drm315
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Have used just ammonia. There are tiny particles of driftwood under the piece of driftwood or if I move the driftwood around they can be seen in the water also. I was just making sure it wouldn't hurt the beneficial bacteria count in the gravel if I vacuumed it.
Fresh2o
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The BB will colonize on most surfaces/areas with adequate oxygen and nutrients. A decent amount will be in the filter. Also, if there is some loss via gravel cleaning (which I believe is minimal at best), then the BB will increase in numbers in other areas of the tank.
