Reneenay Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 Hi everyone, I haven't been here for awhile but I have a question I can't get answered in the Facebook group(s). I just planted this 20 long 4days ago. Got these beautiful plants from aquarium co-op of course! Super happy with the plants! I didn't mean to have so many water column plants! Anyway to my question. I used controsoil which releases ammonia for up to a week to aid with the plant establishment process. I already added the sponge filter I had running in an established tank for over a month. Will the beneficial bacteria in the sponge be alright for up to a week before adding fish or should I be adding fish food? Is the soil feeding the BB? I wasn't sure so I added a sinking mini water. The water is 1.0 ammonia 0 nitrite and about 15 nitrates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaigeIs Posted June 15, 2023 Share Posted June 15, 2023 As long as there is enough ammonia in the tank, the cycling process should progress as normal. You are running a fishless cycle. I would monitor the ammonia levels to make sure they don't drop too low and stop the cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reneenay Posted June 15, 2023 Author Share Posted June 15, 2023 Ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confetto Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 OT - what filter are you using? Just bought a 20L myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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