Setting up second hand tank

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Just a quick question if I was to set up a second hand tank how long so I have to wait to add the fish? They are in a really small one at the moment (not my fish) but would like to get them in asap. If I use their tank water rocks and filter which would have good bacteria how long would I need to wait. I'm trying to get a bigger one for them they are only in one around 11 gallons.


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I know I would need to let it sit for a few weeks is that right? As well as testing the water regularly. I haven't got the tank yet I've been looking online for a second hand one. I think the sooner the fish get out of this small tank the better they will be but I want to do it right so I don't stress or the fish. They are at my work at a school.


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If you are going from like a 5g to a 11g just swap the rocks filter and like half the water and your good to go.

I just started a 7.5 gallon buy filling my 106 half full of Matrix from another filter, I don't "cycle" tanks anymore.
 
Hi I'm probably going from like a 39 litre to maybe like a 50-60? Still be ok to do what you said?


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