gpalasz

I have some of this which I was gonna use to begin cycling tomorrow? Should I get the spiro one instead? A friend of mine told me stability is what he used and reccommended it? Any advise?

sgould

Bio-spira or bust!

Wolfgang8810

Studies showed that it wasnt the right bacteria for aquariums. It wont hurt it but chances are it wont make it go any faster. the right kind of bacteria is called Bio Spira by marine land. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...1&N=2004&Nty=1
it is really expensive online but if you ask your local fish store they may have it cheaper. Another Live bacteria brand is called turbo start it is just as good. http://www.fritzpet.com/turbo700_main.html. they are both rather costly but they really help you cycle quickly.

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Mark

zerotona

I cycled my tank in 9 days with Stability. I can't get BioSpira here so that was never an option for me. While my tank was cycling with Stability, I never had ammonia greater than 0.1 with 4 fish in the tank and regular feedings. Before Stability, my tank just wouldn't cycle.

I don't think that Stability has the 'wrong' type of bacteria, but a 'different' type. In my experience, it definitely works. I've added fish since my tank has been cycled and have never experienced an ammonia spike or mini cycle.