how long will it last

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savage21

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If i put some cycled CC in a zip loc with cycled water how long will it last?
 
nas19320

nas19320

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I think savage is asking how long will the organisms and bacteria in CC remain alive in a zip loc bag. Thats my guess at least.
 
jgonier

jgonier

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Considering the bags of LS you get at the store have shelf lives of something like two or three years, I would guess you could get by for at lease a week. JMO
 
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savage21

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well i hate to see it go to waste after it has already cycled. JUst trying to cheat a bit if i start another tank like a QT. Can i make a QT out of a 5 gal. and put it under my stand ?
 
beaslbob

beaslbob

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Originally posted by savage21
If i put some cycled CC in a zip loc with cycled water how long will it last?
the bacteria will start to die off immediately. Oxygen is required to keep that bacteria alive.
I moved a tank over about a three week period by using coolers. I just proped open the lids to allow air exchange. When I set up the tank at the new location, there was no cycle. the key was to keep fresh air in contact with the water.
I think that was what he was asking :thinking:
 
jgonier

jgonier

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Originally posted by KittyKitty
If the bacteria dies without oxygen, then how is live sand actually live when it's in the bag? :notsure:
I was thinking the same thing.:notsure: :confused:
 
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