fishgirl53 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Hi my old tank which is still running has black beard algae in it am I able to use some of the gunk from that tank to start my new tank off thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 You will probably move the algae with it as even the water may carry spores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgirl53 Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Ok thanks for that what will be the best way to transfer the fish over from that tank i have 2 very large dolphins 8 to 9 inches plus 20 others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Start from scratch and leave your problems behind. camtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgirl53 Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Has anyone used nutfafin cycle to cycle their tanks if so is it any good its expensive for a tank and sump of around 750ltrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyleigh17 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Once you've got black beard algae it's almost impossible to remove. I would suggest starting new and with fresh water. When transfering the fish avoid putting any of the water from your old tank to your new one.And for using cycle, I've used it with great results. While it did seem to speed the cycle process along I can't say if it was the product or just the way my tank naturaly cycled but I would definitely recommend it and I'd use it again.For a tank the size of yours I'd suggest saving the money on buying nutrifin cycle and let your tank cycle naturally as long as you've got A LOT of patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgirl53 Posted June 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Yes I do have patience and will cycle it naturally my fish transfer I will put water from my new tank into a container put the fish to swim around a little then put them into the new tank and hope black beard dosent arrive livingart and Pennyleigh17 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennyleigh17 Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 Fingers crossed! Black beard is awful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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