Cycling sand in a tote.

[Napoliandy]

Hi
I am upgrading my tank from a 75 to a 100gallon tank. I have a question.
it’s going to take time to set it up and I read somewhere that I could cycle the sand in a tote with a heater and a circular pump. I plan on seeding the water with a scoop of sand from my old tank. I bought all new sand, but will be transferring as much water as I can without the muck. Last time I set up the tank and cycled a few weeks with dr. Tim’s. And it worked great. I’m just wondering if the same could be done in a tote like someone suggested.

 

[pshootr]

Yes absolutely. You can do it in a trash can aquarium whatever you have

 

[pshootr]

Plastic tote from Walmart or buckets whatever you want

 

[Napoliandy]

Plastic tote from Walmart or buckets whatever you want

Will it take the same cycling time? Thank you for answering.

 

[dwest]

I think it’s a good idea. I would try to keep the sand very roughly the same depth as it will be in the tank.

 

[pshootr]

Will it take the same cycling time? Thank you for answering.

It will not affect the time

 

[Napoliandy]

I think it’s a good idea. I would try to keep the sand very roughly the same depth as it will be in the tank.

Thank you so much

 

[pshootr]

Just don't do it in the bathtub unless you want to divorce LOL

 

[Reeftransport]

Just don't do it in the bathtub unless you want to divorce LOL

Is that all it takes

 

[Napoliandy]

Thanks guys

 

[pshootr]

Is that all it takes

 

[pshootr]

Lol

 

[pshootr]

If she entered this forum I would pretend I didn't know you LOL

 

[pshootr]

I already have one mad at me, I don't need another one.