Cycling a new tank

[Blackpeanut]

So I set up a new 29 gallon tank because I was excited. I currently have a 20 gallon but my Angel Fish needed more space. So the question is ...I want to start the cycling process but I am leaving on April 19 to go away and not returning till the 27th. I didn t want to start the process and then be gone for 8 days. I want to do the fishless way as I live 90 miles from a fish store. So anything I should do or could do now or put it all on hold and wait till I get back? I did take the old filter from my current 20 gallon and a two cups of rocks and put them in the new tank....

 

[Miked.]

If you transfered the old filter media and rocks from the old tank .The cycling process in the new tank should have already started from the pre-existing bacteria from your old tank.

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[Blackpeanut]

Thank you.... but should I just leave it for the next two weeks ..? How do i keep the bacteria alive? Will it live that long?

 

[threnjen]

Just move EVERYTHING to the 29g. Fish and all.

 

[Blackpeanut]

Should I do it before I go away or after I get back.... My fear is something going wrong while gone.... Is a week enough time?