Seeding Media for new tank

[StPatrick89]

I got a new tank Additional tank I’m starting. To cycle the tank faster I know you have to have some media in the new tank that’s already seeded. I just did a water tank and took 1 bucket and filled it with current tank water and the media I’m going to use in the new tank. 1. Is that smart and 2. How long will it tank for those sponges and things to get seeded enough to start my second tank?

 

[brandon429]

In 20 days they'll cast enough bac to seed the new system even if you don't add more bac. The timeframe from a cycling chart will cover this type of cycle

 

[StPatrick89]

In 20 days they'll cast enough bac to seed the new system even if you don't add more bac. The timeframe from a cycling chart will cover this type of cycle

Thanks, as long as the media is sitting in the tank water it’s fine correct? I covered the bucket with. Lid from home depot

 

[brandon429]

Leave it uncovered and topped off so they won't go anoxic, or maybe with lid sitting on rim but not locked down

 

[StPatrick89]

Leave it uncovered and topped off so they won't go anoxic, or maybe with lid sitting on rim but not locked down

Thanks

 

[StPatrick89]

Thanks

Leave it uncovered and topped off so they won't go anoxic, or maybe with lid sitting on rim but not locked down

should I put an air stone in there?

 

[brandon429]

Won’t matter if you do or not, the bac will not be killed either way. Merely wet means they’ll live years in open topped systems. I saw an experiment where Dr Reef was able to starve out bacteria in a sealed system, so we open top it and it’ll be fine.

 

[StPatrick89]

Won’t matter if you do or not, the bac will not be killed either way. Merely wet means they’ll live years in open topped systems. I saw an experiment where Dr Reef was able to starve out bacteria in a sealed system, so we open top it and it’ll be fine.

Appreciate you!