ColR1948
Fishaholic
We keep reading threads/topics about cycling filters, what seems to be the quickest way is to add media from an already cycled filter to the new filter.
Now this got me think, if I/we have an already cycled filter, what if some of the media was taken from it and frozen in a sealed plastic bag to be used at a later date or even passed on to somebody who wants to get their filter started.
My question is: Would it still be active once thawed and will it work?
(IF) it did work then if it was passed on there would be no immediate rush to get it home and introduce it before the bacteria died.
Your thoughts and comments please.
Now this got me think, if I/we have an already cycled filter, what if some of the media was taken from it and frozen in a sealed plastic bag to be used at a later date or even passed on to somebody who wants to get their filter started.
My question is: Would it still be active once thawed and will it work?
(IF) it did work then if it was passed on there would be no immediate rush to get it home and introduce it before the bacteria died.
Your thoughts and comments please.