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12/23/2010, 02:53 AM
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cycling a 10g tank
 so i really dont know how long i should cycle my 10 gallon tank for. ive read that about 2 weeks since its a small tank, but some people tell me to wait 4 weeks. should i be patient? |
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12/23/2010, 02:55 AM
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the size of the tank doesn't determine the amount of time it takes a tank to cycle. Bacteria doesn't grow faster in one size tank than in another. depending on the method of cycling I would count on at least 6-8 weeks for the cycle. And remember to test daily for ammonia.
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12/23/2010, 03:00 AM
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Size does not matter. Cycle should still take 4 weeks. Only way to tell is to test the water.
Cycle time depends on: How much rock whether rock is dry, cycled, or from a established tank Sand - Dry or Live (Bagged Live sand in not good to use) (Seed Dry sand with Live sand from someones established tank)
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12/23/2010, 05:14 AM
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at least 4 weeks from the beginning of n-cycle. Then at least another 12 weeks to have the tank stable(not mature).
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