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hi bros and sis,

juz wondering...since the reason y we need to cycle is to ensure that there will be enugh bacteria to handle our bioload n ANN, can we dose bacteria (e.g biodigest) instead? e.g. for 1-2 wks?

at the same time, i will be using my old LRs n biohome...so will haf enugh bacteria...though there will be die-offs oso...in theory it seems ok...opinions n advice pls

thk u many many...btw my current bioload is very undesirable...will be transferring most of them over to the new tank in future...


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

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Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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still must cycle.

cycle is not only to build ANN cycle which is the basis of cycling.

u give your tank a chance to stabalise, slow down and prepare itself for the future inhabitants.

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i would recommend cycling if you have a choice (unless emergency need transfer all to blue tub with same live rock and water then no choice)

it would also give you a better piece of mind / assurance. :friends:

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guess i beta nt try ne stunt haha..beta b safe than sorry...


Main tank: 4.5 x 2.5 x 2
Skimmer: Deltec AP701
Return pump: RD 6

Chiller: Daikin compressor with Titanium coil
Wavemaker: Jebao w-20, Maxspect Gyre xf150

Lighting: 8x54 ATI Sunpower Non-dimmable

Linked tank
Main tank: 2 x 1 x 2
Return: Eheim 1260
Lighting: AI Hydra 26 with controller
Wavemaker: Tunze 6025
My decommed 3 ft setup

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Hi Yongshun,

Here's my 2 cents:

Beneficial bacteria multiply in accordance to the bio-load.

Technically, if you have transfered all LRs and livestocks from your existing tank to a new tank within a short time frame, you should not trigger die-offs and therefore the bacteria colonies should be able to handle the existing bio-load.

However, if you intend to add more new livestocks into the new tank, I would suggest waiting a couple of days or even weeks for the colonies to stabilized and for any fluctuating parameters to be corrected.

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