Bio media from old tank question

[Fredrxn]

Hello guys I have a red sea max nano xl g2....I was wondering if i take the bio media from that tank and put it into my new marine x 110..Will that instantly cycle
My new tank? Thanks for looking at my post

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Hello guys I have a red sea max nano xl g2....I was wondering if i take the bio media from that tank and put it into my new marine x 110..Will that instantly cycle
My new tank? Thanks for looking at my post

It will certainly speed the process. Whether it is instantly enough would depend on the amount moved and the degree of ammonia rise you expect to have rapidly.

 

[Fredrxn]

It will certainly speed the process. Whether it is instantly enough would depend on the amount moved and the degree of ammonia rise you expect to have rapidly.

I plan on adding a whole bottle of fritz turbostart 900 to...thanks for the reply