QT cycle properly?

JonV88 · 11/12/2013, 08:20 PM

If my QT isn't at the right temp will it still cycle properly??

oscarinw · 11/12/2013, 09:52 PM

Yes, within reason. If kept between 70 and 80 it will still cycle. Possibly more but I know from experience it will cycle between those.

JonV88 · 11/13/2013, 06:03 AM

So if lower than 70 it will stall??

MrTuskfish · 11/13/2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JonV88

So if lower than 70 it will stall??

Interesting question, I've never heard it before. Just opinion and common sense (my version of it) : I doubt the cycle would "stall"; but I believe most bacteria multiplies faster at higher temps, so it may slow the cycle a bit. Years ago, I had QTs and clownfish grow-out tanks that got into the upper 50's when not in use with no serious loss of bacteria.

JonV88 · 11/13/2013, 11:59 AM

Because my QT is in middle of cycling but unplugged my heater because I got a new protein skimmer for my DT and didn't have space to plug my heater but 2day I'm buying a bigger strip to plug it in its been with no heater for 2days but cycle appears to be normal

11/12/2013, 08:20 PM	#1
JonV88 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Rochelle,NY Posts: 342	QT cycle properly? If my QT isn't at the right temp will it still cycle properly??

11/12/2013, 09:52 PM	#2
oscarinw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,091	Yes, within reason. If kept between 70 and 80 it will still cycle. Possibly more but I know from experience it will cycle between those.

11/13/2013, 06:03 AM	#3
JonV88 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Rochelle,NY Posts: 342	So if lower than 70 it will stall??

11/13/2013, 11:59 AM	#5
JonV88 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Rochelle,NY Posts: 342	Because my QT is in middle of cycling but unplugged my heater because I got a new protein skimmer for my DT and didn't have space to plug my heater but 2day I'm buying a bigger strip to plug it in its been with no heater for 2days but cycle appears to be normal