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**Damon** · 02-01-2005, 06:36 AM

People arent against bacterial suppliment. But what most stores sell is snake oil. It doesn't work. To my knowledge, there is only 1 true bacterial suppliment that can be bought in a bottle and that is Bio-spira. The rest just don't work. Nitrites are more harmful to fish than ammonia. Small waterchanges may slow down your cycle but it will be minimal. It will also help reduce the stress of your fish by reducing nitrites in the water. Most suggest doing a fishless cycle vs. bio-spira if this is your first tank to get you accustomed to the process.

02-01-2005, 06:36 AM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: Long-term effect of Bacteria? People arent against bacterial suppliment. But what most stores sell is snake oil. It doesn't work. To my knowledge, there is only 1 true bacterial suppliment that can be bought in a bottle and that is Bio-spira. The rest just don't work. Nitrites are more harmful to fish than ammonia. Small waterchanges may slow down your cycle but it will be minimal. It will also help reduce the stress of your fish by reducing nitrites in the water. Most suggest doing a fishless cycle vs. bio-spira if this is your first tank to get you accustomed to the process. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)