Question about "Seeding"

[Desi]

Long story short, I have a betta in a 5 gal who got sick, and I had to take out his filter pad because of the carbon in it while I gave him medication.

It's one of those little Whisper 5-10 gal filters, and while he was on medicine I put pantie hose over the bottom and used frequent WCs.

I need to do a re-cycle on his tank. Will putting the new filter pad into the filter of a larger, already cycled tank help?

If I leave it in there a week and then put it back in the 5 gal, will this speed up the process? I believe I've read something before about "seeding" this way, but correct me if in wrong.

Btw- I'm probably going to keep my betta in another tank until this one is cycled.

 

[flitabout]

I am a little confused about your post. Did you take out the old filter cartridge and toss it? What was wrong with your betta in the first place and what medication did you use?
Here is an article that will help you with re-establishing a new bio filter.Tips and Tricks For Your Fastest Fishless Cycle! - Aquarium Advice

 

[Desi]

Yes, I tossed the old pad. I need to use a new one, but I'm wondering if it's a good idea to put it in another filter next to some already cycled pads.

And my little betta buddy had popeye. I caught it quickly and he's all better now, and the medicine was E.M. Erythromycin.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Yes you can put the new filter pad with already established one, and within a day it will be seeded.

 

[Desi]

Yes you can put the new filter pad with already established one, and within a day it will be seeded.

Okay, thanks so much that's even less time than I thought it would take.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Well you can let it go longer, but 24 hours should do it.