The concept of cycling a tank can be confusing and daunting for beginners, sometimes so much so that they choose not to cycle. This causes many problems and questions down the track, often questions being asked as to why their fish have died.
Recently I was looking at my 2213 canister filter and thinking, that sure is a lot of bio media in there, maybe I could share some?
So here are my questions...
1. Would exchanges small amounts of media e.g 15 of my seeded ceramic rings for 15 of your brand new ceramic rings, be a viable way of getting cycled media out to new tanks?
2. If so, how long can it last in transit?
3. Who would be keen on this idea? No money changing hands except for perhaps shipping if the media would hold out that long or if you have no media to give in return.
Thanks!