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Beginner Fish Skills, Fish Ponds, Fish Tank, Water Quality

Fish System Cycling

by Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqVLeave a Comment on Fish System Cycling

If you are new or old to the fish keeping hobby, no doubt you have heard the phrase "system cycling." What does this mean? To "cycle" an aquarium is to establish its biological filtration, more specifically, your nitrogen cycle. Cycling refers to the colonization of beneficial bacteria to convert your fishes' primary waste, ammonia, into [...]

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Beginner Fish Skills, Fish Disease, Fish Tank, Water Quality

New Pond/Tank Syndrome

by Jessie Sanders, DVM, CertAqV2 Comments on New Pond/Tank Syndrome
New Pond/Tank Syndrome

When you set up a new fish tank for the first time, there are a few things you can expect to happen. With a brand new filter, your nitrogen cycle has not been established. It will take 4-6 weeks MINIMUM to start cycling your new tank. There are countless products who claim they can instantly [...]