instant cycle

[orandafan12]

I am going to buy a 30 gallon tank. I was wondering if i put all the water, gravel, and filter into the 30 gallon would it instantly cycle the tank?

 

[fishiefish51]

No, not if its a brand new tank

 

[maxwellag]

I am going to buy a 30 gallon tank. I was wondering if i put all the water, gravel, and filter into the 30 gallon would it instantly cycle the tank?

Do you mean if you put some bio media from an established tank?
If you do, then yes. It would be cycled, but you would have to stock the tank very slowly to allow the beneficial bacteria to increase in population as the ammonia increases.

 

[orandafan12]

Do you mean if you put some bio media from an established tank?
If you do, then yes. It would be cycled, but you would have to stock the tank very slowly to allow the beneficial bacteria to increase in population as the ammonia increases.

I am moving everything from my 20 galloninto the new tank. All the water, gravel, hob filters and etc.

 

[maxwellag]

I am moving everything from my 20 galloninto the new tank. All the water, gravel, hob filters and etc.

Ok. Then I think yes it would be cycled as long as you kept the same bio media. But remember, stock slowly.

 

[pam916]

I think it would be cycled if all you are adding that is new is the water. Enjoy your new tank!

 

[orandafan12]

Ok. Then I think yes it would be cycled as long as you kept the same bio media. But remember, stock slowly.

Yeah im think about getting another oranda for it so ill have 2 of them

 

[maxwellag]

Yeah im think about getting another oranda for it so ill have 2 of them

Cool! have fun!

 

[mfdrookie516]

No need to put the dirty water in. Just move the substrate and filter over. I wouldn't add any new fish for the first couple weeks, though... give your bio-filter some time to re-establish before doing so.