Cycling dry rocks

[Donsreef]

I have dry rocks cycling in my garage and we're having major heat out here in Lancaster 104 and higher.

So what temperature will the bacteria dye off?

 

[Diesel]

Not at 104.
Just keep it well circulated and drop a airstone in there.

 

[KrisReef]

212 F is too hot.
While 100+ would be too hot for most fish, bacteria should thrive in those warmer temps. Some people run their cycle vats hotter to speed up that process. I generally try to keep my rock nearer to the tank temps if possible, but again I don't think your situation is going to mess up your bacteria population.

I trust you will have A/C or a chiller to keep your tank temperatures closer to 80.

 

[Donsreef]

212 F is too hot.
While 100+ would be too hot for most fish, bacteria should thrive in those warmer temps. Some people run their cycle vats hotter to speed up that process. I generally try to keep my rock nearer to the tank temps if possible, but again I don't think your situation is going to mess up your bacteria population.

I trust you will have A/C or a chiller to keep your tank temperatures closer to 80.

Yeah I have a chiller on my tank. Just mainly concern about the cycling rocks

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I agree it should be OK. Maybe not optimal, but OK.

 

[Donsreef]

Thanks