How Long To 'seed' A Filter?

[Kitty_Nin]

As topic title, how long does it take to seed a new filter?

I have a UG filter in my betta tank, but wanted better filtration so I bought an internal power filter and plopped it in. How long until the new filter is seeded and I can remover the old UG?

 

[ian]

It normally takes 2-4 weeks, when i seeded mine i left mine in for 3 weeks and all was well.

 

[Kitty_Nin]

Thanks so much! That's about how long I figured, but I didn't want to take it out too soon.

 

[ian]

I have read in places that 2 weeks is plenty, however i don't know if it makes much difference with it being an UG. It shouldn't make any difference.

 

[waterdrop]

Around the beginners section we usually say a month to be on the safe side. You do see reports as above of the 2 to 3 week faster ones but you also see the 5 week ones.

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