New tank Cycling

[sam_always]

Hi all,

For a new tank cycling. is sump needed to be in operation? can i disconnect everything and the tank with LR and sand during cycling?

[ervine]

Best is to set everything up IMO... (less lights lah) because you want to make sure everything is in order..

Plus it gives your sump and skimmer time to warm up...

[sam_always]

oh..... ok... thanks

[typrobin]

if u dun cycle with your sump, ensure tat there is enuf water circulation in your sump....sea water is not sterile, so not running it will make it turn foul....like rotting food.....and by not running both together, there will be a slight risk of not having a balance in the water parameters of the tank and the sump....this should be easily corrected by running the sump for a few days prior to adding any LS....

[sam_always]

oic.... i am still thinking what media to put inside the sump... so just cycle the tank first lo...