Fastest way to cycle a SW tank - Aquarium Advice

jodirt · 12-17-2007, 05:51 AM

whats the fastest way to cycle a brand new tank and when can you add in llivestock?

ccCapt · 12-17-2007, 09:13 AM

There is no short cut or magic potion that will effectively cycle your tank. The fastest way is probably using lots of cured live rock. You add livestock when you show 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite.

**roka64** · 12-17-2007, 01:48 PM

I agree... Do you have access to cured LR and possibly sand from an established tank?

cmor1701d · 12-17-2007, 02:28 PM

The best advice I ever received here is that "Nothing good ever happens fast in a salt water tank"!

As has been said though, the fastest way is to use lots of fully cured LR and LS. Then add livestock slowly, e.g 1 - 2 fish per month.

**melosu58** · 12-17-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cmor1701d

The best advice I ever received here is that "Nothing good ever happens fast in a salt water tank"!

**lando** · 12-18-2007, 12:17 AM

Welcome to AquariumAdvice.com!!!

If you are looking for fast results you may be in the srong hobby. However, you can greatly reduce your cycle time by using 1.5-2lbs/gal of CURED LR and established substrate. I would not waste any money on products that claim to cycle your tank overnight.

good11s · 12-26-2007, 03:18 PM

Considering the hundreds of dollars I have spent on "loss". I agree with the above. Fast and Saltwater should not be put together.

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ccCapt SW 10 & Over Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northeast PA Posts: 1,861 Images: 3	There is no short cut or magic potion that will effectively cycle your tank. The fastest way is probably using lots of cured live rock. You add livestock when you show 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite. __________________ 125g reef See My Tank Info Check out The build project /Larry

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cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,927 Images: 43	The best advice I ever received here is that "Nothing good ever happens fast in a salt water tank"! As has been said though, the fastest way is to use lots of fully cured LR and LS. Then add livestock slowly, e.g 1 - 2 fish per month. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

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lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Welcome to AquariumAdvice.com!!! If you are looking for fast results you may be in the srong hobby. However, you can greatly reduce your cycle time by using 1.5-2lbs/gal of CURED LR and established substrate. I would not waste any money on products that claim to cycle your tank overnight. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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12-26-2007, 03:18 PM	#7
good11s Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 48 Images: 7	Considering the hundreds of dollars I have spent on "loss". I agree with the above. Fast and Saltwater should not be put together.

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