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Old August 30th, 2008  
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Cycling small tank

Do smaller tanks, say 7g, cycle fasterthan larger tanks? and how would you use established filter media from another tank to your advantage? do you just drop it in there or...
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Old August 30th, 2008  
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I don't know if the size of the tank makes a difference in cycling time. If you are going to seed the tank with filter media from another tank you can either put it in the filter in the new tank or yes, you can just place it in the tank. The beneficial bacteria that is in the seeded filter media will then start growing in your new tank. Be sure to "feed" the tank with a source of ammonia (pure ammonia, flake food, raw shrimp, etc) so that the bacteria doesn't die off before you add your fish. I would do daily water tests and within a few days you should see that you are cycled.
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Old August 30th, 2008  
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I agree with mrsmuffin. That's what I did.
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Old August 30th, 2008  
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that's good, I put it in my filter and in the open. I added some waste controlling product which raises ammonia. according to the guy at the store, It shoud take 3-4 days.

BTW: Can I cycle w/ plants in the tank?
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Old August 31st, 2008  
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Yes, you can cycle with plants. What waste controlling product did you add?
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