QT filter?

[mjc041800]

So I have a small 10 gallon filter for my small QT. It has filter cartridges that come with bio slits that make the tank instantly cycled. Now I would still have to replace the filters every 2 to 4 weeks like normal filters. Is this a good/OK idea or thing to do? I already started to cycle my tank and my QT is just sitting there with the filters ready until I get my first fish. Thank you

 

[Duke4life]

So I have a small 10 gallon filter for my small QT. It has filter cartridges that come with bio slits that make the tank instantly cycled. Now I would still have to replace the filters every 2 to 4 weeks like normal filters. Is this a good/OK idea or thing to do? I already started to cycle my tank and my QT is just sitting there with the filters ready until I get my first fish. Thank you

No filter cartridge will make your tank instantly cycled. How are you cycling? Btw I suggest you cycle the 10 right now as well.

 

[mjc041800]

No filter cartridge will make your tank instantly cycled. How are you cycling? Btw I suggest you cycle the 10 right now as well.

Live rock and live sand has been in the tank cycling since Sunday the 12th is it too late to add something in the DT for the QT bio filter? I have a bio wheel in the DT could i possibly use that? If not what could I use?

 

[mjc041800]

No filter cartridge will make your tank instantly cycled. How are you cycling? Btw I suggest you cycle the 10 right now as well.

Look up petco power filter 10 and it's filter cartridges. See what you think.

 

[Duke4life]

These might fit the end of that filter.
http://t.petco.com/product/105895/Zoo-Med-Combo-Pack-Replacement-Sponges.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

It's never to late as the bacteria will colonize it.

 

[Sk8r]

You can do an uncycled qt or a cycled one. How you tend it matters.

 

[mjc041800]

These might fit the end of that filter.
http://t.petco.com/product/105895/Zoo-Med-Combo-Pack-Replacement-Sponges.aspx?CoreCat=OnSiteSearch

It's never to late as the bacteria will colonize it.

Would it take longer for the cycle to complete?

 

[mjc041800]

Would it take longer for the cycle to complete?

Or would a mini cycle occur?

 

[mjc041800]

You can do an uncycled qt or a cycled one. How you tend it matters.

And by tending it you mean maintenance?

 

[Duke4life]

Would it take longer for the cycle to complete?

Anything with the bacteria will aid as it reduces ammonia/nitrites. Some use an uncycled QT, only thing is you have to watch the ammonia/nitrite levels more closely.

 

[KingTriton1]

I run a filter sponge on my display and wring it out into the quarantine whenever I need one. This will provide an instant cycle.