New tank. Cycle Question

[Psychonautx]

Hello everyone. A few weeks ago i joined because i had aquired a few CFBN . I currently have 2 in a 10 gallon. Today i purchased a 20 gl long. Ive had the 10 gallon for about a month and the newts seem to be doing alot better. They eat. They are submerged 95% of the time and are very active. I want to seitch them to the 20 gl. I have taken dome decor from the 10 and put it into the new tank so as to help with cycling. I do have a question. I have a established Firebellytoads tank with a pond side. Can i ise that filter so as to help cycle the new tank ? Or will toxins be a threat ? Pathogens ? Also will a moss ball or aquatic plants do ok in a new set up or are they susceptible to harm from the cycling ? Thanks in advance !

Heres two filters in the Firebellytoad tank.

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[Rupert]

Hello everyone. A few weeks ago i joined because i had aquired a few CFBN . I currently have 2 in a 10 gallon. Today i purchased a 20 gl long. Ive had the 10 gallon for about a month and the newts seem to be doing alot better. They eat. They are submerged 95% of the time and are very active. I want to seitch them to the 20 gl. I have taken dome decor from the 10 and put it into the new tank so as to help with cycling. I do have a question. I have a established Firebellytoads tank with a pond side. Can i ise that filter so as to help cycle the new tank ? Or will toxins be a threat ? Pathogens ? Also will a moss ball or aquatic plants do ok in a new set up or are they susceptible to harm from the cycling ? Thanks in advance !

1. Toxins wouldn't be enough to harm but possible pathogens could be an issue. I would advise against using filters from other aquariums (sponge juice etc) - they could help cycling but can bring in unwanted microorganism/fungus as well.

2. Moss balls or other aquatic plants should be okay in new setup, although you may see them wither a bit at first because of new water parameters etc, but give them enough time and light and they will spring back to life as long as you don't fiddle with them too much.

Overall I'd advise to have patience with a new tank cycling and avoid short-cuts.

 

[Canecorsonewt]

Your moss balls sould be almost invincible. I new nothing about newts or cycling a tank when i got my newts of ebay. I had my moss ball from my old betta tank. I cycled my 2 newts and 4 moss balls and java fern in same tank. I have a five gallon with 7 inches of water and i would replace about 1 1/2 inches of water every other day. That was in September now i change about same amount once a week. My female newt has layed over 50 eggs in my java fern .