Filter question..

[Marx]

I bought a used Rena xp2 filter for my 65gal cichlid tank.. my 75gal planted tank has a fluval 404 running it..  which would be better for my new non-planted tank? 65 with xp2 or 404.. (its going to be aggressive cichlid tank)

was wondering if i can connected it to my 75gal mature tank and let it run for a few weeks? would the bacteria build in the filter that way? also im running the powerhead 402 with quickfilter(nice and dirty) in the 75gal that will be transfering over =)

then set up my 65 and add 20% water from other tank and filter.. would that help? i also can grab a big rock from the mature tank and move it aswell..

just wonder my best course of action.. for a speedy cycle..

right now im doing aquascaping in the empty 65gal lol..  trying to get a somewhat natural feel..



any thoughts on this.. and is a few weeks enough for the filter to get bacteria??

Thank you all!!

[BigDaddy]

Transfering the water isn't really going to do much.  However, the powerhead will give it a huge head start.  The rock.. to a lesser extent.

I wouldn't bother hooking up the xp to the 75 gallon.  Just hook it up to your 65 with the powerhead and the rock in place, and you will certainly have more than enough for an accelerated cycle.

[Marx]

ok this is what i did..

i set up 65gal..

added rocks, powerhead 402 and quickfilter and added 1 full tray of bio-max rings from fluval 404 to my new xp2 filter.. i hope that speeds up the cycle lol..

i want my fishies!!