| | |  04-24-2007, 09:43 PM um a cycle could be 6 to 8 weeks usually but yes 6 months to a year to mature. There is a product called Ultra Clear that is live bacteria and will cut your cycle time in half. I have used it with much success. Some people actually wet skim from another tank and pour the skimmate in the new tank although I wouldn't advise it personally because I have not tried it. Otherwise, live rock and some damsels, or chromies, or a cocktail shrimp will help your system start its spikes and get cycled quicker. good luck. |
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