Hi
I have a project to replace my substrate in my main tank with ADA aqua soil malaya and power sand special. As the aqua soil emits large amounts of ammonia in the first couple of weeks, I am setting up a spare 24*18*15 tank with a Fluval 2 plus internal filter, to accommadate my fish while the substrate in the main tank is settling in.
To aid the maturing of the filter & tank I taken some filter floss from my main tank filter and placed within the new Fluval. I have also transfered about 10L of water from my main tank.
My question is that I have tested NO2 and NH4 and as expected both are zero but how long should I leave it maturing before confidently transfering the fish. Or will I be safe in a day or two because of the transfer of mulm and water from my matured tank.
After all these years of fish keeping I should know the answer but I have not actually done this before and I would prefer to be over cautious rather than regret a rushed job.
Thanks
I have a project to replace my substrate in my main tank with ADA aqua soil malaya and power sand special. As the aqua soil emits large amounts of ammonia in the first couple of weeks, I am setting up a spare 24*18*15 tank with a Fluval 2 plus internal filter, to accommadate my fish while the substrate in the main tank is settling in.
To aid the maturing of the filter & tank I taken some filter floss from my main tank filter and placed within the new Fluval. I have also transfered about 10L of water from my main tank.
My question is that I have tested NO2 and NH4 and as expected both are zero but how long should I leave it maturing before confidently transfering the fish. Or will I be safe in a day or two because of the transfer of mulm and water from my matured tank.
After all these years of fish keeping I should know the answer but I have not actually done this before and I would prefer to be over cautious rather than regret a rushed job.
Thanks