eduguy
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TSS/ Tetra Safe Start...
I happen to have some Seachem Stability on me right now. Would that work or should I go buy some TSS tomorrow?
TSS/ Tetra Safe Start...
I happen to have some Seachem Stability on me right now. Would that work or should I go buy some TSS tomorrow?
The water is not important, there is no beneficial bacteria in the water, it is the ammonia that establishes your beneficial bacteria. Frequent water changes and low ammonia don't allow the ammonia eating bacteria to establish as fast. So the ammonia is bad for the fish and good for the cycle. You need low ammonia to keep the fish healthy and plenty of ammonia to help establish the cycle. Basically you are caught in the middle. The best solution is water changes often and big enough to protect the fish even if it takes longer for the cycle to complete.
Not measurably. Under normal aquarium circumstances, there isn't enough bacteria free floating in the water to make any difference.Yes, but if you were to borrow water from an established tank it would speed up the process..