cycling tank with LR

[sterling007]

Ok, when I set up my 40 gal. it took 6 weeks for the cycle to complete, but I didn't use any LR. Now my 125, I have 40 lbs. LS and 80 lbs LR. Will it take the same amount of time, or could it happen sooner. So far, after 2 weeks, none of the parameters have changed. Ammonia, 0, nitrites <.03, ph 8.0, salinity 1.025. There are two damsels in it as the "sacrifical lambs". Any thoughts?

 

[carrie1429]

I think it does take a little less time to cycle with LR as my tank only took a month to cycle with LR but every tank has a different cycling period. I still woulnd't add any fish for a while so the tank can mature a little while and to be sure that your cycle is finished, just my opinion.

 

[fshhub]

every tank is different, so it is had to tell, but cycling with lr, if it is cured often does work a little faster,
however, cycling with lr and sand, normally does build a more stable system(IMO) too

 

[sterling007]

Thanks for the help. I'll give it another couple of weeks, and testing, before I put the residents of my smaller tank into their new big condo.