quick question about cycling

brewski4u1 · 04/06/2011, 08:05 PM

ok so when i finally get everything set up and start my cycle up would it be ok to have the tank cycle w/ no lights for a few weeks max???

bamf25 · 04/06/2011, 08:13 PM

I have been told yes, and some even prefer it because it may keep algae growth down.

smichaels68 · 04/06/2011, 08:20 PM

It shouldn't be a problem. I did it like that for one of my tanks years ago and never saw a difference between cycling with or without lights.

duncantse · 04/06/2011, 08:20 PM

It's all in your perference.

brewski4u1 · 04/06/2011, 08:21 PM

nice next question the used tank i bought needs a serious cleaning i'm gonna go at it w/ a 4in razor but i think i'm gonna dump a gallon of white vinegar into it and fill it most of the way and let it soak for a day before i go at it! its a 58g what do you think ??

Virtuoso · 04/06/2011, 08:38 PM

I think you'll need more than a gallon if you are going to also fill it with water. I did it with 1 gallon of vinegar per 10 gallons of water and let it sit (with powerheads for circulation) for about 24 hours and it was pretty good.

Rippinfrags · 04/06/2011, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brewski4u1

nice next question the used tank i bought needs a serious cleaning i'm gonna go at it w/ a 4in razor but i think i'm gonna dump a gallon of white vinegar into it and fill it most of the way and let it soak for a day before i go at it! its a 58g what do you think ??

I wouldn't waste the vinegar, once you dilute the vinegar with that much water it would take a very long time to do anything. Start scrubbing and be careful, you don't want to create a bigger mess!

brewski4u1 · 04/06/2011, 08:40 PM

ha ok so a few gallons then rinse a time or 2 and let air dry??

highhopes592003 · 04/06/2011, 10:40 PM

When I got rid of our corals and cleaned the tank. I heated straight vinegar in the microwave. I used a rag to slop it on and soak for a few and then would scrape at it. I repeated for problem areas even holding the soaked rags on the area for a few. Seemed like with it heated it made it less work. Rinsing extra well when I was done. Im pretty sure I read that tip from someone here on RC. You guys are genius on your tips and tricks. My tank looks new thanks to the post I read.

04/06/2011, 08:05 PM	#1
brewski4u1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West palm beach FL Posts: 308	quick question about cycling ok so when i finally get everything set up and start my cycle up would it be ok to have the tank cycle w/ no lights for a few weeks max???

04/06/2011, 10:40 PM	#9
highhopes592003 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	When I got rid of our corals and cleaned the tank. I heated straight vinegar in the microwave. I used a rag to slop it on and soak for a few and then would scrape at it. I repeated for problem areas even holding the soaked rags on the area for a few. Seemed like with it heated it made it less work. Rinsing extra well when I was done. Im pretty sure I read that tip from someone here on RC. You guys are genius on your tips and tricks. My tank looks new thanks to the post I read. __________________ 100 gallon tank,20 gallon sump,Canopy w/4x80 w T5s with 2 workhorse 7 Ballasts, Pan World 100PX-X 1270,Aqua Remora Pro with Mag,Rena Filstar xP,65 lb of Live Rock

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04/06/2011, 08:13 PM	#2
bamf25 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,419	I have been told yes, and some even prefer it because it may keep algae growth down.

04/06/2011, 08:20 PM	#3
smichaels68 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 23	It shouldn't be a problem. I did it like that for one of my tanks years ago and never saw a difference between cycling with or without lights.

04/06/2011, 08:20 PM	#4
duncantse Fish Advisor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,604	It's all in your perference.

04/06/2011, 08:21 PM	#5
brewski4u1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West palm beach FL Posts: 308	nice next question the used tank i bought needs a serious cleaning i'm gonna go at it w/ a 4in razor but i think i'm gonna dump a gallon of white vinegar into it and fill it most of the way and let it soak for a day before i go at it! its a 58g what do you think ??

04/06/2011, 08:38 PM	#6
Virtuoso Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 727	I think you'll need more than a gallon if you are going to also fill it with water. I did it with 1 gallon of vinegar per 10 gallons of water and let it sit (with powerheads for circulation) for about 24 hours and it was pretty good.

04/06/2011, 08:40 PM	#8
brewski4u1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: West palm beach FL Posts: 308	ha ok so a few gallons then rinse a time or 2 and let air dry??