Yes, within 3 weeks I saw it occur in my tank. Within 6
months, your sandbed should be mature and doing this
throughout the tank.

Marc


SA wrote:

Marc,

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping that they are nitrogen. My sand bed is
about 2 months old. I did use live sand however. Is that long enough you
think for anaerobic activity to start?

Steve


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