Cycling bacteria

[Lairel]

I have a friend that recommends using this additive to help cycle a new tank. Microbe-Lift Special Blend Aquarium Bacteria at PETCO

Had anyone tried it before, it's it safe for axi tanks

 

[auntiejude]

I wouldn't bother with any product that claims to reduce the need for water changes or bypass the cycling process or magically make your tank all sparkly or whatever. Most of them don't work properly and fool you into thinking your tank is fine when it's not - stick with good old fashioned cycling.

 

[Cacique]

I had some and used it when I set up several new tanks up. From my experience, the cycling took about the same as it did without the bacteria when I cycled my axolotl's first tank, and it's quite expensive for a small, if any, decrease in cycling time.

 

[Xtophr]

The best thing is to use media from an already cycled tank (i.e. the real thing). I have not ordered from this company, but it sounds like they take care of their fish:

Biologically Active Sponge Filters for Aquarium

 

[A1ecia]

I did a ton of research and I wanted to cycle naturally but due to a series of events I needed to have their tank ready in a hurry the most recommended one I found was fluval (also found at petco) I added my 5 baby axolotls the day after setting up my tank using this stuff and they're thriving!

 

[Xtophr]

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