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ADF question

sarahruss Jul 17, 2004 01:36 PM

Hi, I just wanted to know how long it takes for beneficial bacteria to grow. My little brother and I are getting two ADFs soon. I setup a 5 gallon tank a week ago. When should I buy the frogs?

Replies (2)

reptileguy2727 Jul 17, 2004 09:41 PM

hello, beneficial bacteria grows when the frogs are in there. after that piont a white cloud may form in the water. this is a bacterial bloom. after about three weeks the cloud should disappear. this is when the colony of beneficial bacteria has developed.

sarahruss Jul 19, 2004 07:33 PM

Hi, thanks for clearing that up. None of the sites I go on specified when. Thanks again, my little brother was getting upset about it taking so long.

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