Ok No Laughing Pls

[scotslasszoe]

Could someone please tell me what a Mature media is?

felt embarassed to ask, then thought whats a few ppl laughing at me, hehe

Thanks

Zoe

 

[Luketendo]

It's filter media that has been in use for quite a while and therefore has lots of beneficial ammonia eating bacteria.

 

[Mr Flagfin]

Trevor Macdonald ??

 

[doresy]

Trevor Macdonald ??

 

[scotslasszoe]

Trevor Macdonald ??

Pmsflllllllllllll

Should i maybe try get one of those as new tank doing a fish cycle and ammonia probs

Zoe

 

[doresy]

Could someone please tell me what a Mature media is?

felt embarassed to ask, then thought whats a few ppl laughing at me, hehe

Thanks

Zoe

It's a bit like me......Old, well used and has plenty of goodness in it. Can pass this on to others if treated right.

Ok enough of that It is filter content (ie Foam media) that has be used in a tank for some time (at least a couple of months) and has gone through the nitrogen cycle. When it is placed inside a new filter alongside new media it can pass on the benificial bacteria growing in it to the new media. This will speed up the Cycle in the new tank when doing a (preferably) fishless cycle.

Be advised.....this media must come from a currently used setup (with fish) and kept moist. Transfere time must be within a couple of hours AT MOST (IMO)

 

[scotslasszoe]

Ahhhh i see. wonder if there anyone on here from Edinburgh area who could maybe help a wee newbie lass out? hehe

 

[Mr Flagfin]

Could someone please tell me what a Mature media is?

felt embarassed to ask, then thought whats a few ppl laughing at me, hehe

Thanks

Zoe

It's a bit like me......Old, well used and has plenty of goodness in it. Can pass this on to others if treated right.

Ok enough of that It is filter content (ie Foam media) that has be used in a tank for some time (at least a couple of months) and has gone through the nitrogen cycle. When it is placed inside a new filter alongside new media it can pass on the benificial bacteria growing in it to the new media. This will speed up the Cycle in the new tank when doing a (preferably) fishless cycle.

Be advised.....this media must come from a currently used setup (with fish) and kept moist. Transfere time must be within a couple of hours AT MOST (IMO)

 

[-SPB-]

Not sure if you've seen this but it's a list of people on the site who will give some mature media.

Mature Media

Hope this helps

 

[Mr Flagfin]

Zoe,
you can buy a culture of ammonia eating bacteria "bactinettes" or similar, that can be placed straight into a filter sponge
and munch up all the ammonia straight away.
Your LFS or the internet should be able to help.
Its a bit of a short-cut, and not ideal, but its that or potential fish loss.
Otherwise regular big water changes and make sure you are not over-feeding.
(Kuhli loaches are great for living in any gravel/plant roots and eating leftovers.

 

[scotslasszoe]

Yea mr Flagy. i saw a sorto box o pellet things in Lps. called no ammo or summit like that. think i might poop down there 2moro and chk it out

Thanks

 

[Mr Flagfin]

Be careful with your LFS,
if its a big name chain, they aren't always the most knowledgeable.
(especially if you visit on a saturday !!! - if you understand?)
However, the majority of LFS's are fantastic with superb staff and a wealth of information to share
(thought i should add that bit)
Find someone you feel you can trust and who's advice works for you,
it may not be the first shop you visit.
And most importantly, don't be put off by a shop's appearance.
Look more at the condition of the fish and the attitude of the staff/owners.

 

[scotslasszoe]

Ok cool. thanks very much for your help

Zoe