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Miss Wiggle, Thanks for the reply. Any ideas on how I can do this? The filter media that is specially made for my filter comes with the spongy material sewn onto the top of a tray with carbon in it. Here's a link to the filter media so you can understand what I'm trying to say...

Thanks for the reply! Yes, in fact we've been using Ammo-Lock to convert the ammonia into the "safe" form to help the fish get by. I have read quite a bit of controversy surrounding Ammo-Lock and if it interferes with cycling. According to the manufacturer, it isn't supposed to, but there are...

tom_os, What type/size of tank and filter do you have? I'm just curious if you're using a bio-wheel based system, and having similar issues as us. -Tom

Thanks for the warm welcome and responses thus far! One question regarding the filter system I have: it is the Bio-wheel system, and most of the good bacteria are supposed to accumulate and grow on the wheel, not the other sponge/carbon filter. Is this not correct? Also, just for grins, I...

Hello All, I've been reading a lot about cycling, and I've learned that most of the "good" bacteria that takes care of the ammonia and nitrites live in the filter media. So... if you're supposed to change your filter every two to four weeks (the manufacturer of the filter we have says this)...