first cycle, do i need a light?

[frogdog]

I have my salt water and live aragonite ready, but my light still isnt here. Might be several days before it arrives. Should i wait to start the cycle, or can i do it w/out lighting?

 

[rotarymagic]

start cycling without the light.

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2792498
start cycling without the light.

alright.
just add the light when i unleash the clean-up crew?

 

[rotarymagic]

no.. add the light as quickly as possible. Add the clean up crew after ALL parameters are in check.

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by Rotarymagic
http:///forum/post/2792506
no.. add the light as quickly as possible. Add the clean up crew after ALL parameters are in check.
my wording sux.
what i meant to say was, I WILL need the light to support the clean up crew...
I will most definately set the light up as soon as it gets to me, but it might take a few days as i will order it tomorrow.
might even be more than a week before it gets here...

 

[trouble93]

Originally Posted by frogdog
http:///forum/post/2792508
my wording sux.
what i meant to say was, I WILL need the light to support the clean up crew...
I will most definately set the light up as soon as it gets to me, but it might take a few days as i will order it tomorrow.
might even be more than a week before it gets here...
What size tank? And how much live rock? It's O.K. to cycle without lights as a matter of fact it will help keep the algae down and then when you get your lights start out with them on for about 4 hours a day for about a week 6 hours the next week. I did this on the advise of a few pros and if everything goes right you will be cycled in about two weeks.

 

[errattiq]

your clean up crew doesn't require any lighting.... You can cycle without a light without any problems, go for it.

 

[subielover]

Originally Posted by errattiq
http:///forum/post/2792780
your clean up crew doesn't require any lighting.... You can cycle without a light without any problems, go for it.
+1

 

[emilaya101]

Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2792818
+1

+1

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by errattiq
http:///forum/post/2792780
your clean up crew doesn't require any lighting.... You can cycle without a light without any problems, go for it.
ah. cool to know.
you guys are really helpful. THANK YOU! ! !

 

[frogdog]

Originally Posted by trouble93
http:///forum/post/2792516
What size tank? And how much live rock? It's O.K. to cycle without lights as a matter of fact it will help keep the algae down and then when you get your lights start out with them on for about 4 hours a day for about a week 6 hours the next week. I did this on the advise of a few pros and if everything goes right you will be cycled in about two weeks.

75g tank, and we just bought 89lb of live rock

all tanga (sp?)