any suggestions

[sash]

Let's say I have a 60 Gal and get another 60 gal tank. Could I take from the existing tank water and use it for the new tank? How much water could I take off at one time? Would that shorten down the time it takes to get the tank running? What else do I need to do with a new tank that I want to prepare?? My tank is not the nicest and I want a new tank. But I have also to many fish in my tank. What should I do???
Thanks for the help.

 

[teen]

i would start the new tank, and add like 5-10 gallons of ur old tank water to the new tank, just to get the cycle going, and get good bacteria build up. u will still have to cycle ur new tank, but the old tank water will definetly help.

 

[snipe]

It wont help very mutch since bacteria are attached to stuff like rocks and sand.

 

[sash]

so should I use some off the existing LS and LR from the current aquarium, U think that helps??

 

[snipe]

That whould help a bunch!!!

 

[exile415]

Originally Posted by Snipe
It wont help very mutch since bacteria are attached to stuff like rocks and sand.
I agree with snipe. you should just start fresh. or you can add a few gallons.

 

[teen]

yea, thats true, but there is also critters in the water, thats y some ppl dont use u.v sterilizers, because it will kill both the good, and bad bacteria in the water.