goldensunflowers
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Jul 19, 2011
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I'm starting my first 20 gallon tank and have done tons of research on fishless cycling. I have everything about ready to start it, but then realized we're leaving for a 6-day vacation in 3 weeks. Should I begin the cycling or wait until I get back? I know by about 3 weeks I could be close to fully cycled and have fish in the tank at that point (where I would only need the fish to be fed, maybe using a vacation feeder?), or almost but not quite, where I would need daily doses of ammonia to keep the bacteria alive. I might be able to have someone come by and do it, but it might be a hassle. So should I start the cycling now and see where I get or just hold off? I'd really like to get going so I can get fish sooner, anyone have this problem of a vacation interrupting their cycling?