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What is this 24 hour Cycle? And how is this possible?
Based on our current understanding of the science behind aquarium keeping, to have an aquarium fully cycled in just 24 hours is like science fiction.Will boys and girls, this is not science fiction is science fact.
First of all, the official name of this new science is called "Hiatt's 24 Hour Totally Aerobic Nitrogen Cycle".
To establish a high level of bacteria, usually it takes a minimum of 28 days on the up side but usually six weeks is normal, for most aquariums. Then and only then can you start to stock your aquarium. 2. Carrying capacity is less using the Nitrogen Aerobic / Anaerobic Nitrogen Cycle. 3. If you slightly over feed, the tank can crash over night. 4. Your Nitrates NO3 and Phosphate will began to build up.
The above was the nitrogen aerobic/anaerobic nitrogen cycle.
The Hiatt's 24 hour totally aerobic nitrogen cycle - "Hiatt cycle" is not a cycle at all, in fact it is convoluted to the point that is very confusing. The Carbon Cycle gave us both Carbohydrate and proteins. Then how the proteins were broken down into nitrogen waste which is then reduced by certain strains of bacteria. This reduction is normally called the Nitrogen Cycle. It is both Aerobic and then Anaerobic. It follows a set pattern that does not vary or change lanes while it is traveling down the road. That is NOT the Hiatt Cycle.
Think of the term Demolition Derby. Remember those grand old times when people would drive their cars in a stadium and slam them into each other. They would come from all sides, and it would seem like chaos. But if you plotted the driving abilities and intent of the drivers, you would see they each took a path that was open to them until they hit their target. So it is with the Hiatt Cycle.
As protein breaks down into Nitrogen waste, the nitrogen in the Hiatt Cycle is attacked from all sides at the same time. Sounds a lot like Demolition Derby. The first product formed is Ammonia or NH3. The cycle progresses along the normal path, but very fast. When all the three forms of Ammonia are made and Nitrite and Nitrate are made. The same bacteria that attacks NH3 also at the same time attacks NH4OH NH4+ and NO3. Other bacteria then step up to the plate and attack the NO2 and NO3. Some of the NO2 and NO3 are converted back and forth, but remember each time this happens, energy is lost with each conversion until the resulting form is N2. Meanwhile the NO2 and NO3 are traveling the normal (as if anything in this cycle is normal) cycle but are constantly attacked by the other bacteria which convert them either to NO2, NO3 and N2. Because so many bacteria are hungry at the same time, and the fuel source is so limited, it does not take time for the "Hiatt Cycle" to complete.
Thus, you can set up your tank if your follow our protocol and have it totally cycled in 24 hours AEROBICALLY! At the same time the reduction of Nitrogen is taking place, the reduction of Phosphates and Potash also are reduced AEROBICALLY. So, your tank can be free of Phosphates, and all Nitrogen waste at the very same time, which makes taking care of your tank very easy.
Now that you have some understanding of the Hiatt Cycle, how can I apply the Hiatt Cycle to my tank and what are the advantages of using the Hiatt Cycle?
In order to use the Hiatt Cycle you must have the following items: Right Now bacteria, Tri-base Palletized Carbon pH Rock and proper flow rate.
The heart of Hiatt Cycle is the Right Now bacteria, so rightly named "Right Now" because it does everything Right Now!
Many people think the Right Now Bacteria is genetic engineered, they couldn't be more wrong. The Right Now Bacteria is group of 100% natural bacteria found in nature. These bacteria need a carbon source more then the other cycle, a specially made activated carbon with an available carbon source - the Tri Base Palletized Carbon is use together with the Right Now Bacteria to create a perfect enviroment for these hungry bacteria to thrive.
The Tri Base Palletized Carbon or TBPC are the best bacteria bed in the market today. Over 1150 m2/gram far superior then any plastic media or silica sand. One pound of TBPC is equivalent of 454 grams. A total surface of one pound TBPC is 1150 m2/gram X454 with an available carbon source.
What is this 24 hour Cycle? And how is this possible?
Based on our current understanding of the science behind aquarium keeping, to have an aquarium fully cycled in just 24 hours is like science fiction.Will boys and girls, this is not science fiction is science fact.
First of all, the official name of this new science is called "Hiatt's 24 Hour Totally Aerobic Nitrogen Cycle".
To establish a high level of bacteria, usually it takes a minimum of 28 days on the up side but usually six weeks is normal, for most aquariums. Then and only then can you start to stock your aquarium. 2. Carrying capacity is less using the Nitrogen Aerobic / Anaerobic Nitrogen Cycle. 3. If you slightly over feed, the tank can crash over night. 4. Your Nitrates NO3 and Phosphate will began to build up.
The above was the nitrogen aerobic/anaerobic nitrogen cycle.
The Hiatt's 24 hour totally aerobic nitrogen cycle - "Hiatt cycle" is not a cycle at all, in fact it is convoluted to the point that is very confusing. The Carbon Cycle gave us both Carbohydrate and proteins. Then how the proteins were broken down into nitrogen waste which is then reduced by certain strains of bacteria. This reduction is normally called the Nitrogen Cycle. It is both Aerobic and then Anaerobic. It follows a set pattern that does not vary or change lanes while it is traveling down the road. That is NOT the Hiatt Cycle.
Think of the term Demolition Derby. Remember those grand old times when people would drive their cars in a stadium and slam them into each other. They would come from all sides, and it would seem like chaos. But if you plotted the driving abilities and intent of the drivers, you would see they each took a path that was open to them until they hit their target. So it is with the Hiatt Cycle.
As protein breaks down into Nitrogen waste, the nitrogen in the Hiatt Cycle is attacked from all sides at the same time. Sounds a lot like Demolition Derby. The first product formed is Ammonia or NH3. The cycle progresses along the normal path, but very fast. When all the three forms of Ammonia are made and Nitrite and Nitrate are made. The same bacteria that attacks NH3 also at the same time attacks NH4OH NH4+ and NO3. Other bacteria then step up to the plate and attack the NO2 and NO3. Some of the NO2 and NO3 are converted back and forth, but remember each time this happens, energy is lost with each conversion until the resulting form is N2. Meanwhile the NO2 and NO3 are traveling the normal (as if anything in this cycle is normal) cycle but are constantly attacked by the other bacteria which convert them either to NO2, NO3 and N2. Because so many bacteria are hungry at the same time, and the fuel source is so limited, it does not take time for the "Hiatt Cycle" to complete.
Thus, you can set up your tank if your follow our protocol and have it totally cycled in 24 hours AEROBICALLY! At the same time the reduction of Nitrogen is taking place, the reduction of Phosphates and Potash also are reduced AEROBICALLY. So, your tank can be free of Phosphates, and all Nitrogen waste at the very same time, which makes taking care of your tank very easy.
Now that you have some understanding of the Hiatt Cycle, how can I apply the Hiatt Cycle to my tank and what are the advantages of using the Hiatt Cycle?
In order to use the Hiatt Cycle you must have the following items: Right Now bacteria, Tri-base Palletized Carbon pH Rock and proper flow rate.
The heart of Hiatt Cycle is the Right Now bacteria, so rightly named "Right Now" because it does everything Right Now!
Many people think the Right Now Bacteria is genetic engineered, they couldn't be more wrong. The Right Now Bacteria is group of 100% natural bacteria found in nature. These bacteria need a carbon source more then the other cycle, a specially made activated carbon with an available carbon source - the Tri Base Palletized Carbon is use together with the Right Now Bacteria to create a perfect enviroment for these hungry bacteria to thrive.
The Tri Base Palletized Carbon or TBPC are the best bacteria bed in the market today. Over 1150 m2/gram far superior then any plastic media or silica sand. One pound of TBPC is equivalent of 454 grams. A total surface of one pound TBPC is 1150 m2/gram X454 with an available carbon source.