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I'm almost ready to cycle my freshwater tank. Now the last thing to decide is what substrate I should use. Recently I decided perhaps I should use a couple of plants. Generally which substrate is vital for the growth of plants? Is it just Vermiculite & Laterite? Also let's say I get the right...

I've read from several sources that you should only use carbon after you use some kind of medication since you cleans the the medication let overs very well. I assuming that's the only filter media that can do that....

So does it matter if you pour the water in the tank than use the conditioner or add the conditioner to the water before pouring it into the tank?

The change in temperature doesn't freak them out? How long does it take for the temp to get back to normal once you plug the heater back in?

Oh I get it. In that case the bacteria transfers over to the new bag/media. thanks.

ooooh ok I get it now. But after a long, long time you may have to replace the media. Does that mean you have to cycle your tank again?

I have some questions about refilling the fish tank: 1. Can I pour the water directly in the tank than add dechlorinator or do I have to add it to a bucket first than add decholrinator before pouring the "clean" water into the tank? How would I know how much decholrinator to pour in the...

Sorry I got a little lost here... thanks agains everyone.

Thank you very much for clearing things up. So from my understanding you said possibly I can use small ceramic rings or Matrix bio max in lieu of the carbon that I place into the filter packet for my whisper power filter? EDIT: Regarding ceramic rings I could of swore I heard they only work...

I've read some comments some of you have post in this thread: http://www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=139488. Here is some interesting quotes I saw: and My questions now are: 1. Is there really a way to clean them efficently without replacing the carbon (some argued in the thread...

Regarding Bio-spira many argue that's the only chemical that possibly does speed up the cycle. As for ich the most common old fashion way to treat them is a salt water bath.

I mean if I put a piece of equipment in the tank (that actually comes in contact with the water) do I need to actually clean the whole equipment? Can it contain debris from the factory that can contaminate the water? And regarding rinsing nets and substrate with warm water would the chlorine...

I still consider myself a beginner somewhat because I have soo much to learn. I have some questions about hygiene that i'm unsure about and worried about what's the right thing to do. Here they are; 1. I once heard that I should clean a net after each time I use it on a fish. Should I and...