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== What is "cycling"? == | == What is "cycling"? == | ||
− | When the tank is newly setup there is no bacteria establishment to convert ammonia to nitrites and then to nitrates as explained above. Cycling is the process of establishing the bacteria colonies which will mostly | + | When the tank is newly setup there is no bacteria establishment to convert ammonia to nitrites and then to nitrates as explained above. Cycling is the process of establishing the bacteria colonies which will mostly locate in the filter media. |
There are several ways to cycle a new aquarium. | There are several ways to cycle a new aquarium. | ||
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*Ensure your water in your tank at the start of this fishless cycle has a reasonable level of [[GH]] and [[KH]], say above {{d|5}} and a [[pH]] above 7. That is, it is at least medium hard water. Some species of nitrifying bacteria have trouble growing in soft water. You can add a quantity of [[Lime]], [[Coral sand]] and/or [[Bicarbonate of soda]] to address this issue. | *Ensure your water in your tank at the start of this fishless cycle has a reasonable level of [[GH]] and [[KH]], say above {{d|5}} and a [[pH]] above 7. That is, it is at least medium hard water. Some species of nitrifying bacteria have trouble growing in soft water. You can add a quantity of [[Lime]], [[Coral sand]] and/or [[Bicarbonate of soda]] to address this issue. | ||
− | *High levels of ammonia are known to inhibit the growth of NitroSpira (the nitrite to nitrate bacteria) so keep levels of ammonia | + | *High levels of ammonia are known to inhibit the growth of NitroSpira (the nitrite to nitrate bacteria) so keep levels of ammonia below 3ppm) |
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==Links== | ==Links== |