Cycling a sponge filter

[Vizerdrix]

Question: How long does it take to cycle a sponge filter in an established tank?

I have a small one (rated for 10g, I think) that I'm cycling right now.  I put it in my 65g yesterday evening.  When will it be "seeded" so I can transfer it to my fry tank?

Thanks!

[fishycanuck]

Why not cut a piece of an old sponge to put in your new tank? Instant seeding!

[BigDaddy]

Depends on the bioload in your 65.  A goldfish tank would seed the sponge much more quickly than a tank full of endler's.

I personally leave one in for at least 2 weeks before moving it to the new tank.

[Vizerdrix]

Fishycanuck, I have *no* other sponge filters running right now.   Nor do I use any in my HOB filters.   

BigDaddy, yeah, it's in the goldie tank right now, and going into the endler's tank, funny enough.   I was curious because on the back of the packaging, it said to leave it in an established aquarium for ONE DAY!  I thought that was a bit quick.

I presently have the endler's fry in a 2.5g with TONS of java moss on the bottom, and lotsa floating plants on the top, and am doing water changes every other day.  Once I get the indoor pond up and running though, all those fry go into the 65g!  Gonna get a nice school of white clouds, too.  Should be pretty!

[fishycanuck]

Too bad.
There are several members in Orleans, perhaps someone would give you an old sponge?

[PaleoFishGirl]

I think one day would be fine.