There is two types of specific bacteria that takes care of the nitrification process. Nitrification: The First half of the Nitrogen Cycle Now, when we talk about bacteria during cycling we are mainly discussing two types of bacteria nitrification bacteria and denitrifying bacteria. Even bacteria need a food source, vitamins and minerals to fully function at optimal peak. We need to add all these in to help the bacteria flourish, and quickly cycle the tank. We also add some additives such as, almond leaves, humic acids, tannic acids, and enzymes to further speed up and help the cycling process along. Once the tank is filled and filters are plugged in we add another bacterial culture into the water column and filtration to take and start culturing bacteria inside of it. Now we would add a light touch of bacteria culture on the top layer of the soil also and fill the water. Adding the bacterial cultures will help jump started your substrate and help it mature faster than it normally would on its own without adding any bacteria into it. Then complete with filling the rest of the substrate.
Then spread a thin layer of bacterial cultures and trace minerals. Firstly you will start with a thin layer of substrate on the bottom of your tank. The process is the same with live substrate and inert substrate. I will explain as I go through the set up process what these things are and what they do. If you want a smooth and quick cycle process you will need to head to the local fish store one more time to get these things that will help you speed up the stabilization of your water.
This time varies depending on the substrate you use, and the additives, bacteria and minerals you add into the tank. Setting up to Cycle can take about an hour however you might be waiting up to 3 months for your tank to properly cycle the water so that it is stable enough to add your shrimp and fish. Basically when we talk about cycling we are talking about setting up your tanks to start the Nitrogen Cycle so that it creates a stable environment for fish and shrimp to live in. It also includes the whole process of cycling, ensuring quality bacterial growth in your tank to help tackle any wastes, and waste by-products before your shrimp go into your tank. Setting up however does not merely mean just dumping the substrate and water and plugging in your filter. So now we are ready to Strategize and start setting up our tank Shrimp Fever Your #1 Shop for Ornamental Shrimp and Supplies!
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