ellamay
Fish Fanatic
Iām setting up a new tank for a betta, have had the sponge filter Iāll be using in my established tank for a week now.
How long do I need to leave a new sponge filter in my established tank to get enough of the beneficial bacteria before moving it to my new tank and putting my betta in? I donāt want to take any risks with it so Iām happy to wait as long as I need to.
ALSO, Iāve used Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Planting Substrate. Iāve read that nutrient rich substrates can cause spikes in ammonia. If so do I need to do lots of water changes or anything before moving the betta in? And how long do I need to keep an eye on this for before it settles?
How long do I need to leave a new sponge filter in my established tank to get enough of the beneficial bacteria before moving it to my new tank and putting my betta in? I donāt want to take any risks with it so Iām happy to wait as long as I need to.
ALSO, Iāve used Fluval Plant & Shrimp Stratum Aquarium Planting Substrate. Iāve read that nutrient rich substrates can cause spikes in ammonia. If so do I need to do lots of water changes or anything before moving the betta in? And how long do I need to keep an eye on this for before it settles?
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