Whats the best backterial to re-seed with?

[BanZI29]

I am doing a full reset on my tank this weekend. I want to add some bacteria to replace what I lose when I wash out the sand.
What do you all recommend?
Last time I used Microbacter 7

Thank you

 

[Spare time]

Hard to say. I personally would get the smallest amount of live ocean sand you can and mix that in.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I am doing a full reset on my tank this weekend. I want to add some bacteria to replace what I lose when I wash out the sand.
What do you all recommend?
Last time I used Microbacter 7

Thank you

I always use Fritz Turbo Start.

That being said, the bacteria in the rocks should be sufficient, assuming you're keeping them wet during the transfer.

*Also, I HIGHLY recommend investing in new sand... It's going to take 3x as long to rinse as you expect, and then still might not be as safe as new.

 

[BanZI29]

I always use Fritz Turbo Start.

That being said, the bacteria in the rocks should be sufficient, assuming you're keeping them wet during the transfer.

*Also, I HIGHLY recommend investing in new sand... It's going to take 3x as long to rinse as you expect, and then still might not be as safe as new.

I was thinking about doing that but I did not want to start a Mini or full on cycle. I am keeping everything wet in a tub until I am done, I am also reusing some of my rock.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I was thinking about doing that but I did not want to start a Mini or full on cycle. I am keeping everything wet in a tub until I am done, I am also reusing some of my rock.

The "cycle" is ongoing.
If you're not using the majority of your live rock, but will have the same amount of fish as before, then adding bottled bac is probably needed...
Replacing the sand alone should not be a problem but losing the biofilter in the rocks could be.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I was thinking about doing that but I did not want to start a Mini or full on cycle.

How would new sand be any worse than rinsed sand??

 

[exnisstech]

I find it easier to just replace the sand vs washing.

 

[Spare time]

Take some scoops of the top layer of sand and mix that in with the new sand. Just take the thinnest section of the top.