Qt question

[Fgtank]

Hi all, if I use my dt water when doing a water change for my qt tank, does it still need to cycle? Tank is 8 months old.

[Fgtank]

Nothing, nobody ?

[blakeorme]

I think it's as/more important that you have some type of filter media that has established bacteria on it. I plan on keeping a mesh bag full of the Fluval filter media in my sump and just placing it in QT with tank water when the QT is necessary. Or, as many people recommend, just keep the QT running at all times.

[Fgtank]

I do have the qt tank filter in the sump. Then i guess it should be ok. Thanks

[SVTour]

Originally Posted by Fgtank

Hi all, if I use my dt water when doing a water change for my qt tank, does it still need to cycle? Tank is 8 months old.

I just did the same thing last night...I'm expecting a cycle. If you're doing this in emergency, or getting fish...make sure to check your ammonia levels frequently, as if the system spikes with fish in it, you'll need to do a change.

[Fgtank]

Ok will do thanks