Bacteria in a Bottle - Do They Work Like They Say? Come in and Find Out.

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Renee@LionfishLair, Jun 23, 2012.

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  1. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    I've seen your posts, and that's why I want it tested by an unbiased professional. If it works, people should know about it. :)

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  2. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I agree too, I want professional backup.
     
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  3. Fisk

    Fisk Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I've used TurboStart by FritzZyme n all of my saltwater aquariums thus far. And all have cycled within a week.
     
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  4. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    You may have been planning on doing this anyways, but could you compare to pure ammonia as well?
     
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  5. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hi Renee

    Hagens "Cycle" is another for your list

    Steve
     
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  6. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Oh wow.... I better go get some more buckets! LOL. You guys are awesome.

    I'm going to use pure ammonia as the ammonia source, so it is measureable. I have bioballs for the colonizing media.

    I will have digital readouts for the ammonia and nitrite.

    I just need to know once and for all what each of these do. When it's all done and said, I'm going to drop a damsel in each after they appear cycled and see what happens.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Jun 23, 2012
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  7. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I've always used damsels to fuel ammonia for the bacteria. Never had a death or noticeable damage to the fish. Can't wait to see though.
     
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  8. Renee@LionfishLair

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    I'm using pure ammonia to cycle the tanks, not the damsels.
     
    Renee@LionfishLair, Jun 23, 2012
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  9. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    :thumb_up: I just completed cycling my QT this way. Took 2 1/2 weeks.
     
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  10. Renee@LionfishLair

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    Colony by ATM
     
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