martib Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 How long after its in the tank does it start doing its job??? Cheers marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfish Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 once its cycled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martib Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 How long does it take to cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Around 2wks under good light, longer if low light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martib Posted August 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 Ok thsnks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatfish Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Around 2wks under good light, longer if low light thats a new one?? never heard of light being an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheatedtank Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 thats a new one?? never heard of light being an issue As you can see my other thread with my diy k1. At that time, out of curiosity, i made 3 small k1 bottles and ran them in different conditions. The one on my 2ft fry tank with no light, only room light, and weekly 50% WC took ages to get cycled, couldnt remember how long. While the bottle in highlight planted tank with co2 and dry ferts get cycled quickly in a wk, even with nice green algae. The huge one on africans tank with low light took 3-4 weeks with dark brown algae. Btw, cycled not only mean it is easy to turn with air, but also can be measured nitrate level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
