Bro you deserve a ton more subs I just scrolled threw the comments and you're "helpful af" reaching out to everyone(saving the day) so to speak👍🏾👍🏾 I just subbed

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really appreciate it lol

@stlrepper711

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics it's the truth you're like an teacher and we're in class taking notes, also what's the name of the cycle product you mentioned at the end of the video? I did like the worst amateur thing last night as I've never owned fish before and ordered red belly piranhas and am only going to pick up a 55gal tank in a couple hours sooo yes I REALLY "jumped the gun" on this one smh

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I like Fritz turbo start 700

@stlrepper711

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics alright thanks a lot I'll check that out right now

@marioquinonez1772

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics (koo

The only video that helped me- thanks for dumbing it down

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@aidentree7997

3 жыл бұрын

The u

@selenanicole4080

3 жыл бұрын

Yes seriously! I'm in so many aquarium groups, forums, I've asked people to break it down to me like a child and still it was so confusing to me. This was so helpful

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@dynamics3169

2 жыл бұрын

Fr

It's been 13 years so I cycled a tank so this really helped. I've just started cycling my 29 gallon.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

I just subscribed and hit the bell I love to see you guys who actually answers questions.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Been looking for answers to this that make sense-yours is the only one that’s helped me! Thank you!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Thank you for answering my questions. I appreciate your help.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Thank you for the short and useful video. My son and I learned exactly what we needed to know to set up our tank.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

this was an awesome video. i tried to find other videos but they were so long and didn't make it this simple. I started my 75 gallon tank cycle a few days ago, can't wait to add my fish!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! If you have any questions or issues let me know and I'll try to help you out

@celestialtear2047

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thanks I appreciate that :D

Thank you for a informative straight to the point video on this subject!

I think the only thing missing from this video (or maybe I missed it myself) that was super helpful for me starting out is that there are technically two bacteria colonies present. The one that turns ammonia into nitrites and the one that turns nitrites into nitrates. If you see ammonia falling but not nitrites, and vice versa, your tank is still not cycled yet. Both of those need to be raised and lowered in the tank naturally and end at 0 before you can introduce your fish!

Thank you for this, Im leaning towards fishless cycling and this video helps a lot for newbies like me thanks

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Thank you so so much I'm going to get an Axolotl and didn't know what cycling was so I was about to put him inside a uncycled tank and also it is so quick with the fish food!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! With an axolotl make sure you get a 20 long minimum, they like the length over the height.

Great video put across very clearly. Cheers

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Great video, I was confused about the cycle and this video helped a lot!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Most helpful video out there. Thanks so much!

Been about 6 years since I first setup my 65 gallon tank. I sold my house and had one built and have been about 10 months no tank. Just set it back up 3 days ago and was trying to remember how to get the cycle started. Thanks for the upload!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Glad your getting back into aquariums!

I‘m 100% new to this, and your video is by far the best i've found on the subject. All the others left me with more questions and this video answered them all. Legend!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@sarge6870

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Tra...I've been with you since I started my 29gal almost a year ago. YOU were the one that helped me get my tank cycled but you've created a monster!! I just got another tank!!! lol

@sarge6870

2 жыл бұрын

He's always on target Mitch! Make sure you sub his channel for the future because fish keeping is ALWAYS a learning thing!! Best of luck in your new hobby!!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Yea that happens lol

New subs here....newbie aquarium hobbiest.....loved this. We are just getting ready to set up our 29 gal. Learning about the Fritz Turbostart was a wealth of info.....Great video and will be checking out your others!!!!!!

I love you. Me and my husband are getting into fish keeping o have seen countless videos and your just made it click with me... I subscribed thank you so much for the info

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, im glad theyre helpful to you!

Seriously helpful! Thanks dude!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome I'm glad it was helpful!

Great video Presented well I like your style Keep it up

i found this video very helpful. thank you!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

tysm! i'm getting a 10 gallon tank for my betta soon and was really confused on cycling, and nothing seemed to make sense, but this video actually helped so thanks a lot!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I'm glad it was helpful!

@Chloe-kz4pf

3 жыл бұрын

You are describing me right now! This video is a life saver

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chloe-kz4pf You're very welcome

@fruitygal2236

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you are completely cycled before adding your betta. I lost mine. :(

@anotherhuman3866

2 жыл бұрын

@@fruitygal2236 quick question- how dyou know when its fully cycled??

This video helped me so much to understand what I thought was a complicated process, so thank you. I am currently attempting to seed a sponge filter in a 5 gallon, fishless , planted tank. My goal is to move the sponge filter to a 20 gal after it’s gifted to my son for Christmas in hopes that it will “instant” cycle. Everything seems to be moving in the right direction, I think the plants are helping to speed the process up.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are on the right path 👍

This video really helped me.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Your awesome bro, thanks for the help.

Thanks, great video!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Great indepth info on this critical process, thanks so much. Also, assume the timeframes are shorter with small tanks (5 gal.)

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Time frames are the same for any size aquarium as the bacteria processes at the same rate

Explained very well

Great video man very informative and understandable new sub.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear thank you

@carlosberrios1021

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics I have a question...Can I add live plants on a new thank that still cycling?

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

good stuff man

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I’m setting up a 45g soon….this video will certainly help me..will do the shrimp method as it worked for me when I was into saltwater hobby…appreciate what do do…

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Yesss I got a bacteria starter!! I got so confused when you spoke about the fish food and I was like ohh noo I didn’t do that, then I watched! Phew

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Yep the starter should work

That was probably the most straight forward video I have seen on the topic. Ive been binging these videos for the past two days. Thank you so much!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

Great video bro! Very informative and to the point. I’m a complete newbie, got my tank and equipment and will start to cycle soon. I got recommended microbacter7, but I’m confused when to add it in? Have you used it before? Any comments about the product?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I've heard that it's a descent product however I don't have any first hand experience with it so I can't make any personal comments about it. Though you would need to have an ammonia source present before adding it in otherwise any benefit of the product would be wasted.

@WeeklyEdVentures

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thanks for the prompt reply! Ok will get some fish food going first before the Mb7!

Thank for your the helpful video. ☺️ A question that i have is let’s say you fill up your aquarium then you use your dechlorinator. If i decide to add live bacteria from a bottle when is the time to do that? 1 day after using my dechlorinator? And also if i use live bacteria from a bottle do i have to use fish food in order to produce ammonia and start my cycle? Thanks

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Dechlorinator usually works pretty quickly and usually has all chlorine and chloramines removed within 2 minutes, You can add your bottled bacteria anytime after that, and yes you would need an ammonia source of some kind to be able to help the bacteria survive

Best video I’ve found on cycling 👍🏼 is fritzzyme 7 the same thing as turbo start? Claims to do the same

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Basically yes but its not as concentrated, some people have trouble cycling with that one, Amazon and chewy have the turbostart 700

Have you used ATM Colony? And if so how is it compared to the product your recommending? Just got into the hobby, Day 3 of attempting to cycle a 40g breeder tank (planted with bio-soil) Worried pH is too high to get bacteria started? Out of tap is 7.4, but after I do a dose of Seachem Prime my pH is jumping to 8 (which I guess makes sense since chlorine is acidic, its removal would push me more towards the "basic" or "alkaline" end of the scale). Do I have any other options other than a pH down to get my pH under control? And how long before I should be expecting to see trace amounts of Nitrite(s) and/or Nitrate(s)?

Enjoying all the advice from everyone and definetly holding on to each unique experience. Like anything new we are experimenting with the environment. Fritz 7 and Complete have started with live plants (annubias crypts bacopa sword) When do i need to change the water? I understand allowing bacteria to grow, algae is created and allowing plants to settle in. I like that you said atleast a week after all this to get some form of basic system. So change water if i see something impacting the plants? So testing the water for ammonia and what else?

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Test the water for ammonia nitrite and nitrate, with a fishless cycle you don't change water until the ammonia is processed all the way to nitrate. Once the nitrate levels go above 40 ppm you can do a what're change to lower the nitrate.

Thanks for the video. Question: Should I wait until the ammonia level goes up from ghost feeding before I add Turbostart (so the bacteria has a food source to survive)? Or can it be added at anytime?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Technically it can be added at anytime, but the best way to use it is as you stated when ammonia becomes present.

@miskreant00

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Thanks man.. I appreciate it!

I dont know if this is an effective way, but after a week of cycling I put in some live plants from an established tank and a few rocks and it seemed to speed things up a bit. I couldn't tell you how long because I didn't think about tracking the time. But it didn't feel as long as what I've done before. I'm about to start a new betta tank AND a guppy tank for my son. Maybe I'll test both ways and see which is faster? My wife wants a betta sorority tank so maybe ill try my way with the plants and rocks from an established tank, the regular way with fish food or a piece of shrimp, and then the turbo bacterial culture. Idk

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutley, any item from an established tank will greatly boost the biological capabilities of a cycling aquarium!

Easiest explanation to understand by far

It took me a while to understand about cycling and to cycle a tank for my axolotl but cycling without a fish is not hard and its so much better!!!!! I cycled mine with Seachem stability, It took me 2 months but I loved every moment of it???? 😂 I dont know but I loved the responsibility.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome

Hi! this was such a helpful video! I have a new 10 gallon tank that I want to cycle. I just added some fish food in there today and added some Seachem Stability ( one capful as directed on the label for the first day and then i have to add half a capful every day for 7 days as directed) so do I add fish food also every day? Should I test the water tomorrow with Master kit? Not sure how long it takes for Ammonia to form in the water. ( I have another 5 gallon betta tank that i didnt cycle...because I was a cluless dumbo, So while Im doing tons of water changes for that tank I want to cycle this new 10 gallon the right way so I can take some filter media from it and add to the 5 gallon eventually to ease my pain!)

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, You'll want to ghost feed every 3-4 days to keep ammonia levels elevated enough for the tank to cycle, it will take a few days before ammonia becomes present durring a test. Give it a week before testing to give it time, no sense in testing over and over if it's a bit to early 😁

This video is amazing thank you ! Also I have a question so I have A Tetra Safe Start plus to cycle new aquariums and I’m planing to get my fish next Friday I put I say a cap full and a half but I see people saying to put in the whole bottle I’m not sure what to do. I have a 5 gallon Glo Fish tank

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately even if you add that bottle it's going to take much longer than one week for the tank to properly cycle, average cycling time with a starter solution like that is still 6 to 8 weeks, I've only found two products so far that actually help add live beneficial bacteria to jumpstart the cycling process ahead a few weeks, And those are Fritz turbo start 700 and Dr Tim's one and only live nitrifying bacteria.

@RemyHelps

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thank you so much I will go out and buy one !

Got a great video idea for you. Can you cycle two identical tanks, seeding with ammonium chloride, so fishless of course. But with one tank turbo start and the other tank just let time take its course? Adding ammonium chloride (the same amount in each tank) when needed to keep the ammonia up. Would be interesting to see if fritz truly does speed up the cycling process

excellent!!!!!

Hey i have a question. I started fishless cycling with aquarium plants in it and introduced decholorintor as well as API quickstart in it. I did a water test 2 days later and find that there are no ammonia as well as nitrite but there was a 10 ppm of nitrate. Could you explain how can there be nitrate if there are no ammonia to begin with?

@rachaelpracht

Жыл бұрын

Did anything you put in your tank come from an older, established tank? Like the plants or decorations?

Hi! Just a quick question- would you suggest a small or large sponge filter for a 10 gallon?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

The smaller one will be good!

@lulaphillips9225

3 жыл бұрын

Okay, thanks!

Would adding more surface area for the bacteria speed up the process? Like adding a sponge over the intake and bio Rings or balls in the hang on the back filter?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Would it speed it up, no. Bacteria can only reproduce so fast and it only grows to meet an equilibrium with the bio load of the tank. Adding more surface area increases a filters biological capability by allowing more bacteria to colonize if the need arises.

I sort of did a pseudo fishless cycle for my betta tank. I had let it run for a week with just the sand and sponge filter (adding goldfish food every now and then). Then for the 2nd week I added live plants, some ferts, and squeezed an established sponge filter into the tank, and turns out the plants I got had bladder snails. I was actually excited about that because I've been wanting either bladder or ramshorn snails for this tank anyways. another week goes by and they're doing great, but unfortunately when I did a water change and added the betta on the 3rd week (was reading zero ammonia and nitrites) the change in water from old to fresh apparently killed the 3 or so bladder snails I had roaming the tank. :c

Hey! I got a new aquarium, added river sand, planted some plants, didn't introduce fish yet because I think I should wait for a week to 10 days atleast. Should I add activated carbon to the top filter sponge now itself? Or should I wait for 7 days to add? Please help. Thanks for the awesome video!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

There's no need for activated carbon, You should add a little bit of ammonia to make sure that you have bacterial colonies established that can convert that ammonia into nitrite and then nitrate before adding fish. Otherwise the fish could suffer ammonia poisoning.

Thank you! I was slowly cycling a 20g and after watching this and getting Fritz 700 it’s almost finished in just a few days!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@sunandaparija107

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics how much pellets should i put in my aquarium while cycling it?

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

That depends, How big is the tank?

@sunandaparija107

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics its a 10 gal

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

2-3 pellets every 2 days

Came here to learn about cycling as I want some axolotls and what do i see in the tank above your head 😍 awwwww

I just set up a 55 gallon tank to cycle tit I used foam filters from some of my other aquariums and it’s ready to go immediately just stocked lightly for the first few weeks.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect this is how I do my tanks as well

@stargazingmini5143

3 жыл бұрын

“to cycle tit” Omg i love it 😂

@1dilligaf

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Spellcheck works out perfect sometimes doesn’t it

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Right lol

@stargazingmini5143

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics yo i thought u guys wouldn’t reply its been 3 months 😳

This was so helpful thank you!! So I ghost feed everyday little pinch for the few weeks it takes? And when do I do my first testing of the water? Xx

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep every day to every 3 days is fine,I would do your first test about 2 weeks in then test every 3-4 days 😁

@chatterboxblonde6095

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics perfect!! Subscribed! I’ll let u Know how I get on🙌🏼

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Sounds good.

@denz4133

3 жыл бұрын

@@chatterboxblonde6095 how did it go?

@chatterboxblonde6095

3 жыл бұрын

@@denz4133 took about 8 weeks but we got there!! Fish are doing well had them since January!

Hey! I loved the video but I was wondering, is there any way that you can cycle without plants or substrate or fish? Thanks!

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

You can ghost feed the tank to create ammonia which will start the cycle, or use fritz turbostart 700

I’ve been stuck in the ammonia spike phase with ammonia levels at 4. I have been at this spike for two weeks now and no nitrites. I acquired this through ghost feeding. Also, I have been adding Microbe Lift Special Blend for beneficial bacteria daily. I am wondering if I should do a partial water change and if the ammonia levels are too high and stalling the cycle? My Ph is between 6.8 and 7.2.

Hello is there any other way to tell if the tank is fully cyled? The testing kits are too expensive in my country.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Without having a test kit is going to be extremely difficult to be able to determine if a tank is indeed cycled or not. However two good identifiers would be if you've had a bacterial bloom in the past or recently, If you've never seen a bacterial bloom chances are the tank isn't cycled, The blooms would last a few weeks so it would be pretty obvious. The second is if you tank smells like ammonia then you would be in the cycling process, once the smell went away then it would be a fair assessment that you would either be close or finished. But there's no true way of knowing for sure without testing.

@emmagatewood3898

7 ай бұрын

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I've been starting a new cycle (day 4) using the first method at which point the tank stated to smell. Following another KZreadr's advice, I emptied 50% of the water, added API Stress Coat and Quick Start (again). From what you say then maybe I should have left the tank to sit in the Ammonia for a while longer - because I had some Ammonia in there (0.25 ppm) but no nitrites or nitrates (accoring to the API test kit). I have 10 days before my fish arrive. Should I just leave the tank and not do any water changes until the fish arrive?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

If your doing a fishless cycle there is no need (in most cases) to do a water change until the tank is cycled, all your doing is removing the bacterias food source and prolonging the cycle period. Exceptions to the rule are excessive ammonia over 5ppm can stall a cycle and nitrate over 5ppm combined with a ph below 6.

@edward_grabczewski

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Great. Thanks for that. I've just bought some Fritz Turbo Start to speed things up.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent choice!

*sees video is well under 10 minutes* Fine I’ll watch this one.

can you put live plants in it while you’re waiting for it to cycle?

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutley, it will actually help it to cycle faster because the plants will introduce bacteria

I must 've watched tons of videos on this and this one is very helpful but my situation is I already have a fish (betta) and I just want to move it all to a bigger tank. So I'd be using the same decor and gravel ( clear plastic-like gems) . After the new tank settles then I would change to pebbles/ gravel and gradually switch out decor. I was given the fish to fish-sit but now keeping I guess but sadly no filter so I will be adding a filter to the new tank. That's why I want to change the tank ASAP, to give him more room and a filter. So I just want to know, if I'm just switching to a bigger tank using same decor and not adding new items (yet) except for a filter, shouldn't the good bacterias already be on the items in my current tank? And wouldn't that mean I can just switch tanks without issue?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes if you move all of the current equipment decor gravel and everything to a new aquarium it will bring along all the beneficial bacteria that it currently has, You can then add on the additional filter and if anything you might get a slight bacterial bloom but you shouldn't have to go through the entire cycling process again because you already have all the established bacteria.

@SheRaStardust

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Got it! Thanks so much for answering, I truly appreciate it! Oh, I forgot to mention I will be adding a heater right away too as I don't have one now. But yeah, I will start with old decor and gravel from current tank and then do a very gradual change of them, to ensure I keep enough good bacteria in there at all times. I will be getting a test kit of course, testing often at first to make sure the levels are good. As for test kits though, do you find the test strips to be accurate, vs the big kit w/ the tubes? I have heard different opinions on the test kits/strips but recently saw a video from another prominent channel in the KZread fish community. He said the test strips are fine and work, and specifically mentioned Tetra 6 in 1 strips. Wondering if you had thoughts on test strips?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I know some have tested the tetra strips and found that they reflect the results of the API liquid test kit while others have said they don't, I believe the reason for the difference in results is the shelf life of the test strips as well as moisture/humidity exposure. If the strips are old or have been exposed to moisture at all it could provide false results. The Co-Op recently released a line of test strips also that reflect the results of the API liquid kit and you get 200 tests vs 25 for the same price, so if that is available to you that would be my choice, if not I prefer the API liquid kit myself. But there's no harm in the strips if they are your only option and they're new.

Sorry If you already mentioned it. About how often do you have test the levels, and about how long does the natural cycling take?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

For fishless I like to test every 2-3 days, and a natural cycle takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks normally if you don't use bottled bacteria.

What can I use to test for ammonia? This is my first time doing a fishless cycle and I dont have anything to test Also, if I do a water change won't that completely restart the cycle?

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

For a fishless cycle the water change won't make you have to restart it but it will slow the process down. Generally for fishless Cycling you don't do any changes until the very end, unless ammonia gets too high like 6 ppm or more, to remove nitrates before adding fish to make sure the levels are good. For testing I usually use the API master test kit, this kit is the most widely used by aquarium keepers, which you can get here amzn.to/2VHXwdV

Hi I'm ghost feeding just set up my tank today (: How often do I put fish food in? Do I do water changes weekly ?

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

If you are ghost feeding and fishless Cycling there is no need to do a waterchange until the cycle is complete and your only showing nitrates, removing ammonia in an uncycled tank will slow the cycling process and make it take much longer.

@JenniferMartinez-pi3yh

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thank you so so much !

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

@@JenniferMartinez-pi3yh your very welcome

@AxTenTen

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics hes question was "how often should he ghost feed?" I felt like you missed that part? And even in the video it wasnt explained properly.

@Kaitlyn_B97

3 жыл бұрын

@@AxTenTen I feed my tank twice a day for 6 to 8 weeks with my fishless cycle. That's what works for me. On average it takes my tank 6 weeks to completely cycle. On week 7 I do a 50% water change. And on week 8 another 50% water change. And I clean the substrate. I personally clean the front panel and one of the side panels. I leave the other two panels and other surface areas covered without you for the shrimp and plecos. My tanks are good to go after that.

Hello! Really helpful video. I was wondering what is your opinion about I Love Fish Filter Boost? I have started cycling my 5 gallon aquarium with a fish in it, using the Filter Booster... And another thing bothers me - shall I make water changes while the aquarium is still cycling? I mean - if the bacteria is building on the gravel, if I vacuume it - I will destroy the bacteria... It's an adventure cycling a tank 😅 Thanks!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

personally I've never used that product so I can't form an educated opinion on it. While you're doing a fish in cycle if you have to do any water changes that's all you should do is change water and try not to disturb the filter or substrate, If you're able to get any seachem prime This will help detoxify elevated levels of ammonia and nitrite to help protect your fish while you're doing the cycling process.

@hristoushev8213

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Thanks!

Been a little over a week cycling a 80 gallon tank. Used the fritz ammonia and fluval cycle. Within a week ammonia is gone and last few days have not seen the nitrites go lower. Stuck at about 1 ppm and nitrates around 40ppm. Wondering if this is normal?

Hi, I’ve been using Dr Tim’s ammonia to do my fish less cycling. It’s been a month of adding the ammonia and my readings are Ammonia 0.25 Nitrite 2.0 Nitrate slightly over 80 It’s been the same readings for 10 days. Have I done something wrong ? Or does it just need more time ??

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

With the nitrates that high and ammonia so low it should be completed within a few days

@VooDooKingOffical

4 жыл бұрын

Trafish Aquatics ok thank you for your response. You made it sound so simple in your video 👍🏼

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@kimhardin-hudson

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Hi! I’m a little confused about this person’s question as well as your answer. They’re saying their nitrates are 80 which I thought was good but you told them it will be ready in a few days. So how high do my nitrates need to be for me to know that my tank is ready? I thought it just needed to be somewhere in the orange (referring to the API master test kit.) I figured a little bit of nitrates and zero ammonia and nitrites meant it was ready...no? Maybe I should mention, I’m not adding anything like this person was. Just doing ghost feeding.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

In a fully cycled aquarium the reading should be zero ammonia zero nitrite and then an elevated level of nitrate, being that thier ammonia was 0.25 and nitrite was 2.0 The tank is still in the cycling process, whether it be a beginning cycle or the cycle crashed at some point and it is going through a mini cycle, as the tank is not capable of keeping up with the ammonia load that is currently present which results in elevated ammonia and nitrite

I don't have any test kit, is there a way to know if my tank is cycled that I can add any fish? Thank you. I'm planning to buy a tank soon so I'm planning everything early and thank you for you vids, it's very informative.

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Not really, there is only one visual indicator which is cloudy water but you can have elevated ammonia and nitrite and have clear water also, a test kit is the easiest and best way

Do you stop putting the fish food in once ammonia registers on the test kit or do you continue?

So I set up a new 20 gallon tank and was curious if I would be able to take a moss ball from a current tank to help with the cycle cause it’s been in a tank. Would that work or would ghost feeding be better than that.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

The moss ball would help bring established bacteria into the new tank however without a food source the moss ball could die off. So if you aren't already you would probably have to add a liquid fertilizer to the new tank just for the moss ball. That being said any bacteria that gets brought over from the moss ball would still have to be fed and ammonia source to be able to keep it alive so it can establish the new tank.

@jested_defuse4143

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics okay thank you

Hi! First I wanted to thank you for helping me a few weeks ago with my betta who had dropsy. She survived and is waiting for her new 5 gallon tank to cycle! I set it up 3 weeks ago but didn’t realize I needed to ghost feed so I’ll try it tomorrow. Anyway, I’m a little concerned that you mentioned a bacterial bloom though. My girl is 2 1/2 years old, just survived dropsy and still seems a bit lethargic. She’s been eating only sporadically. So I’m worried her immune system is compromised or she’s stressed out. So, considering all that, can the bacterial bloom be bad for her? I have been worrying that she won’t survive the move.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, generally speaking the bacterial bloom itself isn't bad for your fish, however the things that cause bacterial blooms (like ammonia spikes) can be, just make sure you're testing your water and don't allow your ammonia to spike up too high without using prime to detoxify it.

@kimhardin-hudson

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Hi Travis! Does the pH have anything to do with the cycling process? I’ve been ghost feeding for 5 weeks now (once a day bc I always forget to do it at night) and my ammonia is about .50ppm, 0 nitrites and nitrates and my pH keeps climbing. Today it’s 8.2. I have an old, used filter (non-carbon) in there and some substrate from her current tank, hoping to speed things up. I treated it with kanaplex a couple of weeks ago bc I also treated her current tank, so just in case...I haven’t yet put the carbon filter in though bc I was afraid it’d ruin my cycle. So do you know why my pH keeps rising? I’ve been putting in some pH reducer bc I wanted to keep it close to the pH my fish currently lives in, to help her tolerate the move. Should I be doing this or am I just just slowing down my cycle? And could you venture a guess at how much longer I have til it’s cycled? I’m thinking of getting some nitrifying bacteria if it’s more than 1week. Thanks for your help!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

What is the pH come out of your tap at? also what kind of substrate do you use I'm wondering if there's something in it that would be buffering the pH up. Normally high pH doesn't affect the cycle unlike low pH where it could.

@kimhardin-hudson

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Out of the tap, pH is 7.4. Just tested her current tank and it’s 8.2 also which is higher than usual. The substrate is Imagitarium aquarium gravel. Same for both tanks.

I’ve never heard of cycling until today and I’ve kept two bettas, each for a few years, without cycling their tanks the way you describe. I’ve only ever used Jungle’s Bowl Buddies conditioning tablets and I never had a problem with it. The tank I currently have is a planted tank and I’ve just put a water conditioner in it because I used tap water. Do you recommend I still do ghost feeding?

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

So the tanks you've kept have gone through what's know as a fish in cycle, so the fish lived through the elevated ammonia and nitrite levels. If your planning on adding fish to the planted tank you can ghost feed but its likley that the plants will just absorb any ammonia that is created during the cycle.

@damarisguevara4049

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics so do you think once the conditioner has been mixed in a while I can go ahead and acclimate my fish?

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

@@damarisguevara4049 that depends, how big is the tank, how many plants and what kind, and how many fish

@damarisguevara4049

2 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics I have a six gallon with a piece of spider wood and some dwarf grass planted in some fluval stratum. I want to put a betta in it and maybe some cherry/ghost shrimp or some albino corys or some neon tetras. I wanted little tank mates for my betta, but I don’t want to overcrowd it

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

For 6 gallon tank with a betta, Your options would be shrimp, snails, or nano fish like neons, rasboras, or celestial pearl Danios. With how many Corey catfish you need to keep together the tank wouldn't be large enough.

Anyone else feel cool af finding out something they've done for years has such a cool name... Ghost feeding 😎

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That's funny 😆

@thelaughingseagull1060

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics I'm literally watching videos on how to 'properly' cycle your tank. Hate to be that one.... But... It's one thing to have healthy fish, it's another to see someone show you on KZread after their own trial and error. Thanks for the video man💙 Big thanks for showing me cool new stuff, I always thought I was just pre-trashing it🤭 ghost feeding is so much cooler (I usually also add a tadpole snail too, but I like an assassin later so it's ok😎)

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome 😁

Hello! This is a somewhat random comment, but do you have any ideas on where I can buy a standard 10 gallon aquarium?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, walmart, petco, pet supplies plus, PetSmart, amazon, or any of your local fish stores!

@criispytoast5629

3 жыл бұрын

Alright, thanks!

This is where I got slightly confused. I was told to put a pinch of food in and wait around 2 days and test for ammonia (not adding more food) if it was still at zero when it was tested again to add a bit more food then wait another 2 days and test again. So do I put a little food in everyday or every 2 days

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Either way is fine and will work

I added tap water from the bathtub into my new 29 gallon fish tank (With water conditioner to make tap water safe) and i added driftwood and im on day 3 of letting my new tank cycle with no fish. The water turned into a tea color which i think is from the driftwood and now the surface is getting a bit foamy. Do you know if that is normal? Do i need to do a water change?

I have a 400L tank, it's had water in it for a week now with no fish or food. The ammonia, nitrites and nitrates are all zero and have always been zero. I used api quick start too. Nothing is happening. I have large gravel and also 5 large rocks in there. Has it already cycled? I'm confused.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

No, Generally speaking a cycle takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks to happen, cheaper bacterial starters like the API quick start are usually just sugar water since life bacterial colonies have a very short shelf life. essentially the sugar water gets added to the tank and eventually breaks down and becomes ammonia which will then be a food source for the bacteria and it will begin to colonize but you have to make sure that you continue adding and ammonia source to the tank to allow the bacteria to colonize properly otherwise it will starve out and die and the tank will not cycle. when a tank has an established nitrogen cycle you will have zero ammonia zero nitrite and elevated nitrates

Hey i just watched your video do i use something to get the chlorine & chloramines of first or could the fritz turbo do all that and if not do i mix them all together or different times.

i had a tank setup 3 weeks ago i added fish food for fishless cycle the water test came to 0 amonia 0 NItrate and 0 Nitrite is the tank ready or the cycle has not began?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

You need to ghost feed every 3-4 days to keep an ammonia source present to be able to have bacteria colonize, if you only fed once there likley wasn't enough ammonia produced to start the cycle, the tank will be ready when readings of ammonia and nitrite are 0 and nitrate reads anywhere from 10 and higher

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

You need to ghost feed every 3-4 days to keep an ammonia source present to be able to have bacteria colonize, if you only fed once there likley wasn't enough ammonia produced to start the cycle, the tank will be ready when readings of ammonia and nitrite are 0 and nitrate reads anywhere from 10 and higher

@harshpatel1869

3 жыл бұрын

Trafish Aquatics will do so thank you for replying so quickly your video have been very helpful to me also do I need to do a water change I observed that my tank is getting cloudy .

Currently I've been cycling for 2 weeks. My question is do I add food daily. Or do I stop when I have the desired amount of ammonia? Also should I do water changes? And how often?

@TrafishAquatics

Жыл бұрын

No water changes until aftet nitrate starts showing up and the water has cleared up. If you hit 2ppm ammonia you can stop adding food

Hi! Thank you for an informative video. I am a newbie when it comes to this hobby. Bought an aquarium already and planning to have it aquascape with live plants. My newbie question is:During the fishless nitrogen cycle process, should we clean the tank and change water?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Nope if there's no fish there's nothing to get harmed by the ammonia or nitrite levels, therefore changing water or cleaning the tank will only show down the cycling process

@vickylim3669

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thank you. i just clean the tank after the cycle is finished and before adding in the fish right?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that's it

@vickylim3669

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thank you! I have started cycling the tank (without fish, adding fish pellets). I read somewhere that we need to maintain the ammonia at 3ppm for several days. When the ammonia becomes 0, do i continue to add fish pellets until the ammonia and nitrite are both 0? Thanks.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yep that's about it, You don't want to get the ammonia too high generally I like to keep it between 1 and 2 PPM too high and it can stall the cycle

I think I’ll try the fish food method. How long do I have to repeat the process before I can add fish though?

Thanks a lot for the video! I still have 2 questions floating on my mind... 1. What is the best frequency to test the water during the cycle? 2. Is it necessary to put the heather on or I can just turn it on a few days before the arrival of the fish? Thanks in advance!

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

For me personally during a fishless cycle I would test weekly in the beginning while you're just looking for ammonia and nitrite, once you start seeing nitrate I would start testing every 3 days so that you can see how quickly the nitrite is being converted to nitrate. It would be in the best interest of the cycle to leave the heater on at all times as warmer water is capable of producing more bacteria faster So this would help speed up the cycling process.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

For me personally during a fishless cycle I would test weekly in the beginning while you're just looking for ammonia and nitrite, once you start seeing nitrate I would start testing every 3 days so that you can see how quickly the nitrite is being converted to nitrate. It would be in the best interest of the cycle to leave the heater on at all times as warmer water is capable of producing more bacteria faster So this would help speed up the cycling process.

@tanyabissonnette-gauthier6081

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Perfect! Thank you!!

@tanyabissonnette-gauthier6081

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics ok! Took me 7wks but it works!!!! Thanks a lot!!! Now, until I get the fish, do I continue to ghost feed or I leave it alone until the fish arrives (I did add live plants)?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, average time is usually 6 to 8 weeks so you're right in there, I would keep ghost feeding until you get your fish and then just do a water change a few hours before you add the fish. This way you don't have any bacterial die off while you wait for your fish.

if i was to put a sponge filter plus biomedia from an already established tank into my new tank, should i use this method as well to inlarge my bacteria colony along with lets say seachem stability? thanks

@TrafishAquatics

2 жыл бұрын

Yes that would work great!

Thank you. It went to 7.4 now

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That's good

Hi I have a 40gallon tank that hasn’t cycled and my 8 goldfish have been in there for 2 months now. 😔They are getting sick on me. So I decided to put them in a 20gallon that I have on the side and decided to try the fishless cycling. Do I add ammonia since they’ve been in there and it was 2ppm or leave it alone? Also i took them out this morning and raised the temperature now I see a white layer of debris all over my sponge filter, artificial plants, rocks etc... what is it? My last question would it help it I got a bigger filter that does double the job since goldfish are known to be poop machines

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

The white layer that you're seeing is likely just some kind of biofilm so it shouldn't be harmful to anything and will eventually go away. While the tank is cycling You want to try and keep your ammonia at 1-2 ppm until the bacterial colony is established themselves. Once the tank is capable of handling 1-2 ppm in 24 to 48 hours The tank is cycled. You may not need a larger filter if you're able to increase the biological capabilities of the current filter, I would suggest watching my video on upgrading a filter here to see if this is something you're able to do. One thing I do want to note though is eight goldfish in a 40 gallon is extremely heavily stocked so even if everything is cycled and you have large filters and everything you may still have issues in the future. kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6p_0bWcqMStkrw.html

@titi511sis

3 жыл бұрын

I am using my own sponges, added media rings, have been using the api conditioner, amo-lock, stress zyme, accu clear. I first started with 4goldfish and someone was about to throw the other 4 away. I felt bad so I took them. I know 8 goldfish and 1 Cory is a lot. I’m just gonna have to deal with it. Thank you for your help I appreciate it

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

No problem, I completely understand the situation! If you ever need further help feel free to reach out

Hi. I will be using ADA aquasoil that contains high ammonia. Is that enough? Do I still need to add some fish food to create ammonia? Thanks

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

It would likely be enough to start it but it depends on how long it releases ammonia for, If it's not enough to sustain the full 6-8 weeks of the cycle you would have to add an additional ammonia source

@NickAlvaro1

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics understood. Thanks!

do you have a tutorial for the turbo start? how much turbo start do i need? do i condition the water before adding the turbo start? once i get it going, do i just leave it or do i change the water and start over ? Im a super beginner obviously! any help is appreciated.

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a tutorial but how it works is you would fill the tank and then condition the water, then you would ghost feed for a week or two or add an ammonia source, then add the Fritz for the dosing instructions on the bottle because it's going to very depending on how large your tank is. Once dosed the bacteria will break down the ammonia to nitrite then nitrate. Once the bacteria has colonized and is able to process 1-2 ppm ammonia to nitrate in 24-48 hours the tank is ready.

@n.k.4481

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thank you for your response!! can I do this without ghost feeding? So hypothetically I can get a tank a few days before I add he fish to it assuming I prep and cycle it?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Hypothetically yes if you had the Fritz product and added fish you should technically be able to add the Fritz bacteria and do a fish in cycle that way, but you would want to keep some seachem prime on hand in case you see any spikes in ammonia or nitrite

Hi. I might be late but can someone help me? I started a new 10g fish tank but I’m overwhelmed by different ways people add ammonia in their tanks to start the cycle. Can someone recommend me an easy and effective way to put ammonia in my tank?

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

Dr Tim sells a product called ammonium chloride and is probably one of the easiest ways to get ammonia in the aquarium for a fishless cycle.

@ok-mb5ul

4 жыл бұрын

| Trafish Aquatics | Thanks a lot!

Thanks for explaining it so easily, that shows how knowledgeable you are. Every other video was confusing. I have a question, I just started a new tank, 10 gallons, I bought a 5 in 1 test kit plus an ammonia tester, I've been adding live bacteria, and ive put in fish food. How often should I be testing the tank?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I would test every 2-3 days that way you aren't going through tests as much, also if your using strips you can cut them in half to double the ammount of strips you have

@AliKhan-cj3ee

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics thanks man, im going to let it cycle for another few weeks

Can I use the Fritz starter if I am 4 weeks into a natural cycle? I am getting impatient lol

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can use it if you would like

whats your thoughts on the Dr Tims products?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

I like them I believe they're good quality!

I have a dirty used filter that came with my second hand tank. I dont think I'll be using the filter itself but can I use the used pads to help with the cycle? Like dump the dirty ones in the tank? And when would be a good time to do that?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

The only way that will work is if the filter pads were not allowed to dry out, if the filter pads dried then the bacterial colonies are dead and that wouldn't do you any good.

@arielfuentes5491

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics they're in the filter still with green murky water inside, the previous owner was growing plants inside the tank

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Okay if they're still wet then likely you would be okay and get some beneficial bacteria out of it to help jump start your tank

@arielfuentes5491

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

What if you use live foods ? Like mosquito larvae ? I have betta fish .planning to aquascape my tank

So I am setting up a new take for my goldfish, that is much bigger than their current. I've heard I could put things like decorations or filter media from an already cycled tank in the new one when I am cycling it to help, and even potentially speed it up. Is this true? If so, I have decorations in my current tank that I could put in my new one, I'm just not sure if it's a good idea. Also, what about cycling a tank with an ammonium chloride solution?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

That is absolutely true, anything that submerged in water in an established aquarium will have beneficial bacteria growing on it, So moving anything you can from a pre-established aquarium to a new one is going to help boost that cycle and establish it much more quickly. Cycling with ammonium chloride like Dr Tim's does work and is a very effective way of fishless cycling.

@oliviamiller2973

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics Thank you so much! Dr Tims is what I had already ordered, so I'm glad to know it's good. Thanks again!

I started my cycle 12 days ago and added some filter sponge from my small tank to the new 60L tank filter. I have a prawn in the tank and now found the ammonia to be very low or zero, the nitrite 8 and the nitrate high at about 80, ph at 8. This looks like I should be soon able to add fish. To get the nitrate and pH down what frequency of water changes will I need before adding fish?

@TrafishAquatics

Жыл бұрын

The reason for the low ammonia is because its being converted into nitrite and nitrate, Nitrite needs to be at 0 and nitrate at 40 or less to be ideal, start with a 50% water change after nitrite hits 0, you can remove the prawn now also

@jadonx

Жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics tank cycled well and even nitrate dropped rapidly due to plants I think. Did a 50% water change. Currently have 5 harlequin rasberos in. Doing daily ammonia checks. Having to cut out hair algae but some nuisance snails appeared to lend a hand..😆

@TrafishAquatics

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear

Hey sire I have 55 gallons want to do mbuna I used prime and stability during cycling is that good? Also today is my 4th day and I’m gost feeding 2 times a day , do I need to do water change or no?

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

If it's a fishless cycle then there is no reason to water change until the tank is cycled, you only have to ghost feed every other day. That should cycle it in about 6 weeks or faster if your adding the stability

@KaRim-jj3ip

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and yeah I’m doing stability now I really love those products Ps I’m not in rush I want have a healthy life for my future fish

@TrafishAquatics

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan!

Would it be the same thing with setting up a turtle tank?

@TrafishAquatics

4 жыл бұрын

If you want to pre cycle the tank for your turtle it can be done the same way, turtles are much more tolerant of ammonia, nitrite and nitrate than fish are but can still be affected by high levels.

@bethanyytheresa9341

4 жыл бұрын

@@TrafishAquatics okay, thank you!