Filter Theory

[Danno]

They would eventually equalize but it will take some time. It won't happen in 24 hours though as the bacteria first have to start building on the new filter and then begin to multiple. How long it will tank is hard to say. And keep in mind that the number of bacteria in the tank isn't going to increase because you added a second filter. It will just be moved around. There will never be more bacteria in the tank than what is needed to process the bioload present.

There'a actually no need to "farm" bacteria. All you have to do to start another tank is remove some media from the existing filter, replace it with new media and put the seed media in the new filter. You have an instant bacteria colony to start cycling a new tank.

I knew it would equalize and not grow. It would be pretty nifty to farm it though. Imagine how much money you could make in a college dormatory. You could sell that stuff, trust me! Everyone on my floor basically has a fish tank, and more and more people are getting them. That could cover beer money maybe

 

[Aphotic Phoenix]

If you want to "farm bacteria" to sell to people I'd rig up a small tank with either DIY sponge filters (which can later be removed and used as "filter media") or some other small filters capable of holding a high surface area media like ceramic rings...and dose with ammonia...

 

[LakeyGal]

Could always do that and register ere as a media donor if you wanted to be altruistic about it...

 

[Danno]

Could always do that and register ere as a media donor if you wanted to be altruistic about it...

I could....

But then again...some one has to buy the beer when it comes down to it