Nitrogen Cycle What do i do?

Question

I'm not sure but do you have to go through the Nitrogen Cycle in Freshwater aquariums?

Answer 1

As long as there is ammonia in the water,the filter will cycle.Ammonia is the key to the nitrogen cycle.There is bacteria in water that will feed on the ammonia.So as long as there is some source of ammonia,the tank will cycle.Here are a couple articles on how to do it.

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/biolog...

http://www.fishlore.com/NitrogenCycle.ht...

Answer 2

Yes you need to set up a nitrogen cycle for a fresh water tank. I will happen no matter what you do, but if you do it properly, your first fish dont die.

Ian

Answer 3

http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/profiles...

This site will give you lots of good info on doing a fishless cycle.

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Answer 4

http://www.nippyfish.net/nitrogencycle.h...

this can help u. i would use fish ffod to produce amonia instead of buying it at the store.

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