Tank Cycling With Half The Water?

Natereef · 12/29/2015, 12:38 AM

Hi all. New to the hobby. I just setup a 10gal tank that im getting ready to cycle. I put about 8lbs of sand since I dont want it to be too deep. Gonna buy some rocks tomorrow. I already put in about 5 gals of saltwater in it. My question is do I have to fill the whole 10gal all the way while cycling or can I just cycle with half the water to save some salt and mixing effort? Thanks

pyithar · 12/29/2015, 01:04 AM

if you choose to add cured liverocks, you might not even have a cycle. try to keep the rocks wet when you take them home from the lfs though.

12/29/2015, 12:38 AM	#1
Natereef Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 161	Tank Cycling With Half The Water? Hi all. New to the hobby. I just setup a 10gal tank that im getting ready to cycle. I put about 8lbs of sand since I dont want it to be too deep. Gonna buy some rocks tomorrow. I already put in about 5 gals of saltwater in it. My question is do I have to fill the whole 10gal all the way while cycling or can I just cycle with half the water to save some salt and mixing effort? Thanks

12/29/2015, 01:04 AM	#2
pyithar Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: yangon,burma(myanmar) Posts: 1,786	if you choose to add cured liverocks, you might not even have a cycle. try to keep the rocks wet when you take them home from the lfs though. __________________ take it easy, pyithar Current Tank Info: 150G display, 50G sump, mixed reef