Cycling tank

[ndz98]

This isn't really a question about how to cycle a tank because I've done that before. The question is more are there better methods to cycling such as adding something like bio spira or adding a little bit of food to the tank every few days? Or is just letting the tank run for a month or so with just flowing water and heat the best way to do it?

On a side note, how often should I clean my filter socks out while it's cycling? And do I need a skimmer in the tank while I'm cycling? I only ask this because I currently have my skimmer running on my tank that is set up now until I can move everything over.

 

[EriksOasis]

You shouldn’t have to clean your filter socks during cycling as there’s not a bunch of detritus needing to be removed. And you won’t need to run the skimmer until the tanknis stocked. I’ve always cycled my new tanks with old biological media and added hardy fish tank is almost instantly cycled with old biological media.

 

[ndz98]

You shouldn’t have to clean your filter socks during cycling as there’s not a bunch of detritus needing to be removed. And you won’t need to run the skimmer until the tanknis stocked. I’ve always cycled my new tanks with old biological media and added hardy fish tank is almost instantly cycled with old biological media.

The socks did get a little dirty from I believe the rocks. They turned an orange color.

I wish I had some media to help cycle it but I don't. My other tank is a 29 g and my new tank is a 75 g. Didn't have much room in my sump for media before unfortunately.

 

[EriksOasis]

How long have you been running those filter socks I would change them out if they appear dirty. Any kind of bacteria kick starter will help the process along greatly

 

[ndz98]

How long have you been running those filter socks I would change them out if they appear dirty. Any kind of bacteria kick starter will help the process along greatly

I've only been running them a week.