Just A Quick Question :-)

[BLUFOX]

hi everyone

i just have a few questions

im currently cycling my tank.i plan on keeping 2 dwarf puffers.over the past 6 months i have researched alot on these little guys.anyway my question is.

they need a lot of tank cleaning as they are messy eaters but if you gravel syphon too much can you get a mini cycle??

 

[fluttermoth]

No, is the quick answer!

The beneficial bacteria live mostly in the filter, there's a ngeligable amount on the gravel or other decor. Besides that, the bacteria cling very strongly onto whatever surface they're living on; that's why you can wash your filter media out, in old tank water, without losing them all.

 

[BLUFOX]

thanks for the quick responce.i know the majority of bacteria live in the filter but as ive never really had messy eating fish before and i havent needed to do as much gravel syphoning as the puffs need, i just thought id check to be safe.

 

[fluttermoth]

It's always a good idea to check if you're not sure on something

Glad it was easily sorted!

 

[BLUFOX]

thanks again