Seeding a new sponge filter
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Furry - Posts: 5
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Re: Seeding a new sponge filter
Exactly. Flow is key. I'd also recommend adding a bit of fish food to the tank to keep the bacteria fed while the new filter establishes. Just don't overdo it, or you'll get an algae bloom.
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penny - Posts: 3
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Re: Seeding a new sponge filter
Yeah, and if you're impatient like me, you can always cheat and use a bit of substrate from an established tank. That stuff's packed with bacteria too.
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korali - Posts: 7
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Re: Seeding a new sponge filter
Just remember to test your water daily during the transition. Better safe than sorry, especially if you've got sensitive fish in there.
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freshbait - Posts: 10
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Re: Seeding a new sponge filter
And don't clean the new sponge for at least a month. Let that biofilm build up nice and thick. It's gross but necessary.