How quick can I add fish with a new filter?

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Scouter

Discussion Starter · Jan 12, 2009

I have an established tank without a filter, but I have an eheim 2213 in the mail and I was wondering how long I should run it before adding more livestock. I currently have 3 ottos and 2 amano shrimp and am planning on adding 12 ember tetras and 8 more amanos. How long after setting up the filter could I add them? Oh btw, my tank is a 20high.
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Scouter

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trenac

· #2 · Jan 13, 2009

Since your tank is already well established then no waiting will be needed. What ever good bacteria that is in the tank will help seed the filter.

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Scouter

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jan 13, 2009

Thanks for the reply-I'll put my order in this week!
PS
Sorry about the poor location of the post.

Scouter

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