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04/16/2016, 09:11 AM
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Cycling question
Is it OK to start the tank cycle in a 40 breeder with only 20 gallons of water in the tank? Or does it need to be full
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04/16/2016, 09:36 AM
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What is the reason you want to do it half full? You need at least enough water to cover the live rock, I just don't see any point in not filling the tank all the way.
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Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300 |
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04/16/2016, 09:48 AM
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I won't be able to get more water till next week due to working all week and just wanna get a jump start on the cycling
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04/16/2016, 10:44 AM
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I wouldn't think it's a problem as long as your rocks are covered with plenty of water. Don't forget to top off with RODI water daily. I would also have a power head for circulation and a heater to keep it at about 78-80.
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Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300 |
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