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by Vowyer
Thu May 27, 2010 11:31 am
Forum: Brackish Tanks
Topic: Migrating FW tank to BW
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Re: Migrating FW tank to BW

At which SG the bacteria are different than the ones I have? If I go 1.005-6 gradually, will the FW bacteria survive?

Also, if it takes weeks to reach the desired SG, wouldn't be the same to start from scratch (considering I also have to empty the tank to change the substrate)?
by Vowyer
Thu May 27, 2010 10:25 am
Forum: Brackish Tanks
Topic: Migrating FW tank to BW
Replies: 8
Views: 1114

Migrating FW tank to BW

Hi all. I've a 100l FW tank which housed 3 SAPs, 3 danios and some shrimp. I gave my SAPs to a friend with a bigger tank and now I want 2 F8 I found in a small cube in an LFS near home. I will change the substrate. So, questions: 1. Can I keep the existing bacteria colony in my filter? 2. How do I r...