garth7
Aquarium Advice Activist
Quick question.....
How long does it take for the bioload to adjust after adding fish to a tank.
I realize this will be different for different situations. This is mine:
I had the tanks cycled (ammonia at 0 and nitrites at 0). I added two dwarf gouramis and noticed no real spike in ammonia or nitrates. I am assuming my fishless cycle built up the bioload to handle these to fish in my 55 gal. I then a week later added 6 white clouds (less that .5 inches each) and two ottos about an inch each. I have been testing and testing and never noticed a spike in the ammonia or nitrites.
I would assume I would get a little spike. Am I wrong for assuming this? Would you think a week would be enought time if I wanted to add another fish?
Give me your thoughts and thanks in advance!
Doug
How long does it take for the bioload to adjust after adding fish to a tank.
I realize this will be different for different situations. This is mine:
I had the tanks cycled (ammonia at 0 and nitrites at 0). I added two dwarf gouramis and noticed no real spike in ammonia or nitrates. I am assuming my fishless cycle built up the bioload to handle these to fish in my 55 gal. I then a week later added 6 white clouds (less that .5 inches each) and two ottos about an inch each. I have been testing and testing and never noticed a spike in the ammonia or nitrites.
I would assume I would get a little spike. Am I wrong for assuming this? Would you think a week would be enought time if I wanted to add another fish?
Give me your thoughts and thanks in advance!
Doug