How Long Will The Bacteria Last...

[OldMan47]

You already have one thing in the tank that will help. The dead plant leaves will also decompose and release some ammonia. Leave the dead leaves in the tank and you will have started toward feeding your bacterial colony. Normally you would remove dead leaves immediately but this time they have a function.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

I read a couple of raw prawns would give the same effect.

when the yanks refer to chrimp they mean prawns........ bloomin yanks not learning proper english

 

[vinylman]

If you do put Prawn/Shrimp in there before you go away, be prepared for the whiff when you come back.

 

[Tag2008]

I read a couple of raw prawns would give the same effect.

when the yanks refer to chrimp they mean prawns........ bloomin yanks not learning proper english

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