Hi Jsoong~
The reason I ask was that I was contemplating on culturing a concentrated stockpile of good bacteria, such that in the event (hopefully unlikely) of another breakout of illnesses, I would have a backup supply of filter wool full of bacterial colonies, if I need to treat the whole tank again...
I'll most likely make use of the laboratory grade ammonia for that I'll definitely keep the ammonia level below 4 ppm
Again, thanks so much for your suggestions
Also, the tank is definitely in its second cycle, the nitrite levels are constantly at about 0.5ppm, and ammonia is at 0.25 ppm, but remains there. Also, the nitrate levels are rising faster than before, I suspect the cycle is picking up speed!
Ooo, before I forget, there's another question... Is it advisable to use an undergravel filter rather than a waterfall one? I've heard from a few fish fans in the office that an undergravel filter allows the water to cycle better, and can deal with poop etc that's hidden in the gravel?
Cheers~
Alex.
The reason I ask was that I was contemplating on culturing a concentrated stockpile of good bacteria, such that in the event (hopefully unlikely) of another breakout of illnesses, I would have a backup supply of filter wool full of bacterial colonies, if I need to treat the whole tank again...
I'll most likely make use of the laboratory grade ammonia for that I'll definitely keep the ammonia level below 4 ppm
Again, thanks so much for your suggestions
Also, the tank is definitely in its second cycle, the nitrite levels are constantly at about 0.5ppm, and ammonia is at 0.25 ppm, but remains there. Also, the nitrate levels are rising faster than before, I suspect the cycle is picking up speed!
Ooo, before I forget, there's another question... Is it advisable to use an undergravel filter rather than a waterfall one? I've heard from a few fish fans in the office that an undergravel filter allows the water to cycle better, and can deal with poop etc that's hidden in the gravel?
Cheers~
Alex.