Quickest Cycle

Romann · 07/14/2017, 01:10 PM

Through the hundreds of hours I've spent researching reef tanks, I am confused on the difference between live and dry rock in a cycle. More importantly which rock cycles faster as I'm kind of in a hurry.
Thanks for any advice

LuizW13 · 07/14/2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Romann

Through the hundreds of hours I've spent researching reef tanks, I am confused on the difference between live and dry rock in a cycle. More importantly which rock cycles faster as I'm kind of in a hurry.
Thanks for any advice

Live rock cycles faster because there's already bacteria living within the rock, however you'll most likely introduce pests into your system.

I would get live sand, dry rock, and some bacteria additives, in fact, that's exactly what i did.

Romann · 07/14/2017, 01:31 PM

Thankyou for the reply. BTW what sand and rock did you use?

mcgyvr · 07/14/2017, 01:56 PM

Why the rush?
Nothing good happens fast in this hobby..

But with proper planning/sourcing a tank does not need to cycle at all..

LuizW13 · 07/14/2017, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Romann

Thankyou for the reply. BTW what sand and rock did you use?

I bought the CaribSea fiji pink and Pukani dry rock.

nereefpat · 07/14/2017, 03:13 PM

If you want to go fast, get cured live rock and skip the live sand. Get additives if you want. I still wouldn't add any livestock until a month in. Speeding leads to crashes.

07/14/2017, 01:10 PM	#1
Romann Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 18	Quickest Cycle Through the hundreds of hours I've spent researching reef tanks, I am confused on the difference between live and dry rock in a cycle. More importantly which rock cycles faster as I'm kind of in a hurry. Thanks for any advice

07/14/2017, 01:56 PM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Why the rush? Nothing good happens fast in this hobby.. But with proper planning/sourcing a tank does not need to cycle at all.. __________________ Who me?

07/14/2017, 03:13 PM	#6
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	If you want to go fast, get cured live rock and skip the live sand. Get additives if you want. I still wouldn't add any livestock until a month in. Speeding leads to crashes. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

07/14/2017, 01:31 PM	#3
Romann Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 18	Thankyou for the reply. BTW what sand and rock did you use?