How to Jump Cycle Your Tank - Water Parameters - API Test, & Issues w/ "Instant Cycling" A Fish Tank

This is all about what happens when you use filter media from existing aquarium filters, such as filter floss or bio rings, and also do a 50 to 70% used water AKA cycled fish tank water " base to start up a new tank. I did that exact thing, and this is a brief discussion of why it speeds things up but won't solve all your problems. There is no such thing as taking a new tank and gravel, sand or substrate, and having it cycle over night.

All that being said, you can make a place fish can tolerate, as well as increase the speed of your tank cycling a massive amount. When doing so, it's important to test often and understand the nitrogen cycle, how to use liquid test reagents such as API tests, as well as be willing to change water, add aquatic plants, or decrease feeding until the cycle is complete.

Talking Water Parameters, API Testing, & Issues When " Instant Cycling " A Fish Tank