Can i fill the evaporated water by using water from a cycled freshwater tank ?

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  1. minajaguar

    minajaguar Spaghetti Worm

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    Can i fill the evaporated water by using water from a cycled running freshwater tank ?
    (To rapid the cycling process)
     
    minajaguar, Apr 22, 2012
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  2. pink4miss

    pink4miss Panda Puffer

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    i would say no, if you want to cycle your tank faster buy some live bacteria meant for saltwater.
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +1 Exactly.

    1) FW bacteria will die in saltwater.

    2) Beneficial bacteria are not free-swimming anyway; they're colonized on the substrate/rocks/deco.

    3) Water from a cycled/established FW tank will only add minerals and nutrients, what you don't want.

    Microbacter7 and Dr Tim's One and Only are 2 of the best names in bacterial additives to help speed your cycle. While their use has merit, I prefer the 'long' method- it teaches one patience, something you desperately need to be successful.
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    +1 to pinkmiss and Mr.Bill
     
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  5. AZDesertRat

    AZDesertRat Giant Squid

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    Saltwater and freshwater bacteria are different and there would be no benefit from doing so.
    Use fresh RO/DI or distilled water only.
     
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