Betta Question

[bckrazy]

:/ I don't think that will successfully cycle a tank. I'm not a firm believer in cycling, myself, unless it is a huge tank. Even then, frequent WC's need to be done!

I would never go a week without totally cleaning out the gravel in my <10 gallon unfiltered tanks with gravel. Tons of food and waste get trapped down there and, over time, it'll poison the water.

[IRescue452]

Oh yeah I suck the gravel with a turkey baster. No it doesn't cycle the tank, but it helps keep nitrite levels down. I have two 10 gallons that are fully cycled. Well, they are my moms. She does water changes a few times a year and my AP kit shows all levels at zero when I test it. It took a few periodic test for me to even believe.