Upgrading new tank cycle ??

[forzaazzurri]

I am upgrading to a bigger tank and want to fully cycle the upgrade before I move my inhabitants over. I am moving everything over except for the sand which will be new.

Can I cycle the new tank by moving half of my live rock over or do I still need an ammonia source ?

Thanks

 

[Breakthecycle2]

If you add your live rock, you will not even need to wait to cycle.

 

[Mebbid]

If you add your live rock, you will not even need to wait to cycle.

Agreed, if your live rock is already cycled with your current fish load then you don't need to worry about there being any issues when you switch over. You do however need to make absolutely sure to cure the rock before adding anything in with the new rock.

Even when you buy dry rock it can have a ton of compounds that will break down into ammonia residing on them.

 

[ivan_dalmatia]

Really put your old stuff into your new tank than cycle you new rock in your old tank?

 

[huma-huma]

Any sort of holing bin would work. Just make sure you test the water every so often so you know when the curing is done