Fishless Cycling With Plants

[iLykeLions]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering if I can add plants to my tank while it's still cycling? Would this help speed up the process at all? Would it be good for the plants? Thanks!

 

[Homedog98]

Hey everyone. I was just wondering if I can add plants to my tank while it's still cycling? Would this help speed up the process at all? Would it be good for the plants? Thanks!

You can, but I wouldn't add it until the nitrate spike. Otherwise it'll stall your cycle.

 

[fort384]

I disagree that it will stall a cycle. I heavily plant all my tanks before starting a cycle. Plants love ammonia! It is liquid gold for them, so long as it isn't dosed at too high of a level.

In fact, there is a whole method of cycling a tank called a "silent cycle". It is a quicker method than regular fishless cycling. I use a combination of a silent cycle and a "normal" fishless cycle when starting a tank. If you google silent cycle, you can find out all about it.

 

[Homedog98]

Well... Your reasons are better then mine. I learned something today!

 

[iLykeLions]

Thank you both! ^^ I think I will go plant shopping tomorrow! ;D

 

[BigJim]

+1 for fort. The plants in 40B grew best while fishless cycling.