AnxiousVentures
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
We set up a new 55 gallon tank yesterday. The water is dechlorinated and has been "cycling" (I don't know what other word to use here) since yesterday, so just about 30 hours at this point.
I've familiarized myself with the two methods of cycling and having a hard time deciding between the two.
We currently have an "established" tank, but it is consistently high ammonia that cannot be brought down and we are starting over with a fresh tank.
I can easily transfer a few fish and decor + live plants from our 30 gallon to our 55 gallon, or I can cycle this new tank with pure ammonium chloride.
I guess I'm looking for opinions and experiences with both, as I am a first-time "proper" cycler.
I also have a question I can't seem to find an answer to: Would it be safe to transfer over the filter media from my current 30 gallon tank, given the high ammonia content, or will the filter media bring ammonia with it?
I've familiarized myself with the two methods of cycling and having a hard time deciding between the two.
We currently have an "established" tank, but it is consistently high ammonia that cannot be brought down and we are starting over with a fresh tank.
I can easily transfer a few fish and decor + live plants from our 30 gallon to our 55 gallon, or I can cycle this new tank with pure ammonium chloride.
I guess I'm looking for opinions and experiences with both, as I am a first-time "proper" cycler.
I also have a question I can't seem to find an answer to: Would it be safe to transfer over the filter media from my current 30 gallon tank, given the high ammonia content, or will the filter media bring ammonia with it?