brybell
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hello,
I am a new aquarist and I am going to begin cycling today.
I am going to do fishless and use ammonia.
However, I have no seedling materials. My question is if I can cycle just by adding ammonia and having NO seedling material. Will the presence of the ammonia create the bacteria over time?
Are there supplements or bacteria that can be added in place of the seedling material that actually work?
Also, my tank has been filled and I have a few plants in there now. Its been running for a few days now. Should I do a water change before I begin cycling and adding ammonia?
Thanks!
I am a new aquarist and I am going to begin cycling today.
I am going to do fishless and use ammonia.
However, I have no seedling materials. My question is if I can cycle just by adding ammonia and having NO seedling material. Will the presence of the ammonia create the bacteria over time?
Are there supplements or bacteria that can be added in place of the seedling material that actually work?
Also, my tank has been filled and I have a few plants in there now. Its been running for a few days now. Should I do a water change before I begin cycling and adding ammonia?
Thanks!