Opal Rae Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 I need to set up a new 10 gallon quarantine tank. I have a new sponge filter on order. While I wait for my equipment to arrive, can I sink an algae cleaning sponge (purchased from Aquarium Coop) in my fully cycled display tank? I would like to get a jump start on growing beneficial bacteria for the new quarantine tank. Thoughts? Ideas? How long does it take for a new sponge to become seeded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 3 days to a week will get a pretty good start. some will say many weeks, but imo a week is a good figure to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opal Rae Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 Right on. I was hoping for no more than 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBWell Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 You could also take a handful of gravel or some filter media out and put it in the quarantine tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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