Adding Sump to Existing Tank

[nate0729]

I've constructed a sump/fuge from a 55g tank and i was just wondering if I can add it to my existing tank which is a 25g without worrying about a cycle. I plan on upgrading to a larger tank soon that's why a larger sump than tank. Plus it was free. anyways thanks for any help.

 

[quads4_lif]

normaly if you sump is smaller than your tank you would not have to worry about it. But going from no sump to a 55gal sump you are going to have a small cycle but as long as you get all of your water running through your sump first before adding your LS or LR to your sump(if you are) you will probly be ok with minimal cycle