some more cycle questions

dirk_brijs · 04/06/2011, 12:28 AM

some more maybe stupid cycle questions.
Am planning on going the very slow route with my newest project.
Do factors like Lighting, Temperature and filtration play a big role in the process of cycling a tank.
I will elaborate more.
The idea would be to fill the tank with sea water and fresh rocks out of the ocean (so cycle will be minimal)
I was plannig on letting the tank run for about 2 months with no cooling (i live in Thailand so temp will be about 86 on average in the system. this with minimal filtration of a smaller skimmer.
would this do any damage or should I go straight for full temp control and filtration?
after 2 months I would only be starting to add live fish at what point I would be connecting the system to a large scrubber system. and get the temp regulated.
Thanks

dirk_brijs · 04/06/2011, 05:00 AM

anyone any advise?

kornaco40B · 04/06/2011, 05:28 AM

I've read lights aren't essential and may encourage unwanted algae growth while cycling. IMO, I'd start your skimmer (scrubber?) and work on establishing your initial setup... I imagine it's a good time to start dialing your equipment in...is what I'm getting at....

Good luck...

dirk_brijs · 04/06/2011, 05:38 AM

Understand but is it vital essential?
Thing is I might be able to disconnect the skimmer I have from my existing system as this also is equiped with a Turf scrubber but I can not disconnect my chiller from it without destroying my corals I have in there?
So maybe filtration I could get around with but but what about temp?
would temp effect the cycle?

AaronM · 04/06/2011, 06:49 AM

In general, i reckon doing what you can to normalise levels, e.g light, temp, flow, etc during cycle is good. If you're concerned with maximising survival of life above becteria and algae level on rocks, then perhaps temp is a concern, if not wouldn't worry. If you don't expect transport/acclimatization die off, same re. skimmer, wouldn't worry.

You could always crank the air con., or point a fan at the tank, esp. at the surface...lower temp but more evaporation.

kornaco40B · 04/06/2011, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk_brijs

Understand but is it vital essential?
Thing is I might be able to disconnect the skimmer I have from my existing system as this also is equiped with a Turf scrubber but I can not disconnect my chiller from it without destroying my corals I have in there?
So maybe filtration I could get around with but but what about temp?
would temp effect the cycle?

I don't believe the temp will be an issue when cycling. I'm thinking the bacteria survive in a fairly wide range of temps...or maybe I just made that up, but it sounds realistic to me.

dirk_brijs · 04/06/2011, 04:43 PM

thats what i thought too
thanks guys

04/06/2011, 12:28 AM	#1
dirk_brijs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pattaya Thailand Posts: 1,457	some more cycle questions some more maybe stupid cycle questions. Am planning on going the very slow route with my newest project. Do factors like Lighting, Temperature and filtration play a big role in the process of cycling a tank. I will elaborate more. The idea would be to fill the tank with sea water and fresh rocks out of the ocean (so cycle will be minimal) I was plannig on letting the tank run for about 2 months with no cooling (i live in Thailand so temp will be about 86 on average in the system. this with minimal filtration of a smaller skimmer. would this do any damage or should I go straight for full temp control and filtration? after 2 months I would only be starting to add live fish at what point I would be connecting the system to a large scrubber system. and get the temp regulated. Thanks

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04/06/2011, 05:00 AM	#2
dirk_brijs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pattaya Thailand Posts: 1,457	anyone any advise?

04/06/2011, 05:28 AM	#3
kornaco40B Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wylie, TX. Posts: 4	I've read lights aren't essential and may encourage unwanted algae growth while cycling. IMO, I'd start your skimmer (scrubber?) and work on establishing your initial setup... I imagine it's a good time to start dialing your equipment in...is what I'm getting at.... Good luck...

04/06/2011, 05:38 AM	#4
dirk_brijs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pattaya Thailand Posts: 1,457	Understand but is it vital essential? Thing is I might be able to disconnect the skimmer I have from my existing system as this also is equiped with a Turf scrubber but I can not disconnect my chiller from it without destroying my corals I have in there? So maybe filtration I could get around with but but what about temp? would temp effect the cycle?

04/06/2011, 06:49 AM	#5
AaronM Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 480	In general, i reckon doing what you can to normalise levels, e.g light, temp, flow, etc during cycle is good. If you're concerned with maximising survival of life above becteria and algae level on rocks, then perhaps temp is a concern, if not wouldn't worry. If you don't expect transport/acclimatization die off, same re. skimmer, wouldn't worry. You could always crank the air con., or point a fan at the tank, esp. at the surface...lower temp but more evaporation.

04/06/2011, 04:43 PM	#7
dirk_brijs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pattaya Thailand Posts: 1,457	thats what i thought too thanks guys