Fishless cycle with plants

[Thepokerkid227]

I have plants already in my tank that has been cycling for about a week. Most people said it's okay to get plants while it's cycling but this AM I came across an article which said the total opposite. Just trying to get others opinions on the matter. Thanks!

Joe

 

[jtez]

There's no issue with it provided you dose enough ammonia to keep the cycle going. Plants will consume ammonia as a "food source" to them, which means less "food" for the beneficial bacteria.

I planted while cycling and didnt see any negative effects though. There's benefits too, such as plants being able to establish themselves before you add fish.

If its a fish-in cycle, I personally wouldn't even attempt it without plants.

 

[BBradbury]

Plants in a Cycling Tank

I have plants already in my tank that has been cycling for about a week. Most people said it's okay to get plants while it's cycling but this AM I came across an article which said the total opposite. Just trying to get others opinions on the matter. Thanks!

Joe

Hello again The...

I planted my cycling tanks heavily. I used Common water weed mostly. It's a fast grower and helps maintain a more stable water chemistry. Should do very well in a tank with higher nitrogen levels. The more plants the better, no matter what stage the tank is in cycling wise.

B

 

[flitabout]

Well that article in my opinion is all wrong in a heavily plant tank, planted with fast growing plant species you can actually have what is called a "silent cycle". Here is a few articles on it. Also if it helps I just finish cycling a planted and the plants and the new fish are happy as larks!
Silent Cycling in a Planted Aquarium - Article at The Age of Aquariums - Tropical Fish
Preferred new tank cycle method - General Aquarium Plants Discussions - Aquatic Plant Central
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forum...iment-and-journal-heavily-planted-215236.html