Help with cycline
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cherylann
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You need to run the filter so it becomes inoculated with the bacteria that breakdown ammonia. If want to run the lights go ahead, as far as I am concerned get the alge bloom out of the way now before you but animals in your tank. You do not need to run a skimmer though. Alot of people will tell you to keep the lights off, but I have done it both ways and no difference in the end result.
florida joe
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Originally Posted by nanoman1
http:///forum/post/3168576
Are you supposed to run filter and lights while cycling your tank or no?
thanks for the help
there is some great info you can find with a little research on this site
http:///forum/post/3168576
Are you supposed to run filter and lights while cycling your tank or no?
thanks for the help
there is some great info you can find with a little research on this site
nanoman1
Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3168587
there is some great info you can find with a little research on this site
Indeed there is however i have found conflicting opinions concerning the question at hand and wished to discern a more definite answer
Thank you everyone i appreciate it
http:///forum/post/3168587
there is some great info you can find with a little research on this site
Indeed there is however i have found conflicting opinions concerning the question at hand and wished to discern a more definite answer
Thank you everyone i appreciate it
florida joe
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Just out of curiosity how would you know that the person answering your thread has the definitive answer. IMO questions relating to basic information are best answered by reading treads pined in the new hobbyist section
bang guy
Moderator
The filter isn't really necessary but a lot of water circulation is. Most new hobbiests are appalled at the required amount of circulation. If you think you have just enough then you probably need more.
Running the l;ights has a lot of advantages but one disadvantage. Photosynthetic organisms will appreciate the light but the added nutrients of a cycling tank will usually result in a lot of nusiance algae.
Personally, I run all the equipment when cycling a tank, especially if there's live rock involved.
Please also take Joe's comments to heart. Searching can provide dozens of opinions. Chose the ones that make the most sense to you.
Running the l;ights has a lot of advantages but one disadvantage. Photosynthetic organisms will appreciate the light but the added nutrients of a cycling tank will usually result in a lot of nusiance algae.
Personally, I run all the equipment when cycling a tank, especially if there's live rock involved.
Please also take Joe's comments to heart. Searching can provide dozens of opinions. Chose the ones that make the most sense to you.