HOW TO: Cycle an Aquarium (Nitrogen Cycle)

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Tom Sarac demystifies the aquatic Nitrogen Cycle, offering several tips on how to get the most out of 'cycling' both new and existing aquariums.

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Excellent video. I finally understand the chemical cycle . I kept hearing nitrates, nitrites, amonia etc, but couldn't get a picture in my head . Thank you

jasonbuhagiar

Great information here, I think alot of new fish keepers forget this important step. Thanks

erikhummel

My first tank also in over 30 years. I just got it up and running on Sunday and was going to let it run for one week before I put some food into it to start the cycle. Then I was going to add a small amount of food once a week and let the tank start cycling for a total of six weeks before I add the first fish. All comments are welcome.

nicksdragon

Nice video - a must see for all newbies with their first tank!

RobertSababady

Hi today i recived an email from fluval asking me how helpfull is the channel and honstley I have given 10/10perfect.

elgezouliabdul

Thanks John Goodman Sir. I really admire you in The Big Lebowski

deputybluevein

This was so informative and easy to understand. Thank you so much for this!

odvf

@Ahmed Al Awadhi, thanks for the question. Yes, you can, but monitor water quality with ammonia and nitrite test kits, and feed carefully. ~Tom

fluval

great video. easy to understand info. thanks for keeping it simple and explaining everything clearly with no fluff. have a good weekend

gestrada

Loved this video. Very informing. I came here looking for an explanation of what it means to “cycle” a new fish tank, as I made the mistake of skipping the process. (Im a new fish keeper please do not come at me)

penny_waffles

My teacher made us watch this 10/10 nice way to burn class time😊

kingwolfe

My freshwater tank has been trying to cycle since mid April. I've been having to self dose ammonia (keeping it at 3.0-4.0) because my food wasn't decaying (water was sitting at 65ish). Temp is now at 75ish, ph 8.4, ammonia 3.0, but still no nitrites... any ideas? I'm trying to cycle for an axolotl so a heater was never necessary, I only bought one to try and help my nonexistent cycle.

catmittens

Denny, Benny, Kenny, Lenny, and Mike (zebra danios) are almost through the cycle and are making it okay. I didn't know about the cycle before purchase and even adopted Fruity, Pebbles, and Cereal (albino cory) before I finally realized this process was important. They are all on a strict diet and the tank gets cleaned every two days. If I knew this valuable info, I would have waited 😐. I have emergency solution to help if anything spikes.

adecuire

👍🏻 really helped me out. I’ve had 8 fish in my tank for almost a month now . Was starting to wonder when to change the filter. Also my nitrite goes up to stress level a lil below that I just started useing prime. Hopping that will help

nnjablue

Hi there, I have a question. I’m a total newcomer into the fish world and I quickly discovered that there’s a lot more to it than what the pet store guy explained. I only have a Betta fish and I’m good with just him for now. He is currently in a one gallon tank and I’m going to be moving him to at least a 2.5 or bigger depending on what I can find at the store. I plan to get a tank that includes the filter and heater and everything necessary but I’m still a little confused about the water cycling process. If I get a brand new tank, what is the very first thing I do? Do I just put my fish in there and by feeding him the process starts? I have read that you need to let the tank cycle for sometime before introducing your fish, but without the fish how do I start the cycle? Like I said I’m a total beginner so I know I sound clueless and that’s because I am lol. I didn’t even know water cycling was a thing. But I’m trying to make the necessary changes for my fish to live a happy life, so any advice from anyone would be so appreciated!

jaclynkay