Cycling... Borrowing from Salt Water tank??

[SariYappa]

Hi.

I know that axolotls live in Fresh water

One of the cycling options I have been reading about, is to borrow a used filter or ornament from a healthy established tank, and put it in your new tank to cycle the water.

My question: could I use ornaments from a salt water tank to start my biology? I know so many people with healthy established SW tanks that are eager to help, but no one with a FW tank

I'm just not sure if the same type of organisms are beneficial for both water types?

Thanks :happy:

 

[Kairus]

Nope! Wouldn't work. The bacteria strains would die.Same reason bacteria supplements like Biospira have a saltwater and a freshwater formula.

 

[SariYappa]

Darn! I knew it was a long shot...

Thanks for the quick reply :happy: