seeding new tank

When I went from a 20 to a 55 g a few months back I used as much water
from my 20 as I could. It was like a normal water change for the fish
(I change 50% a week). I also used the stones from the 20 and with them
all there helpful bacteria. And lastly I put my filter in there for a
few weeks from the 20 g tank.

I had a little cloudiness for a few days while the bacteria did some
dividing but nothing major.

I put my fish right in the tank too and besides going crazy with all the
new room they were happy.

Vicki

(This is known as cheating tho.) Good luck!!!