Sk3lly
Aquarium Advice Addict
I didn't rinse anything but the sponges so the other media still has bacteria. I just used warm water to get that substrate off. Where can I get prime? Yes the fish seem to be doing just fine
Yes LucidSardine Ill send it in the mail
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You used warm water on the sponges?? Was the water treated to remove chlorine and chloromine?? If not any beneficial bacteria on those sponges was destroyed. The filter sponges also carry a lot of bacteria once the tank is cycled. Only ever wash anything to do with your filter IN OLD TANK WATER!! From a water change maybe. SO SO IMPORTANT