Cycling

[Fredrxn]

Hello guys I am starting a jbj 65 gallon reef tank with dry rock,live sand and fritz live bacteria.....should I do water changes while cycling???.I am. Tank has no lights on it gonna keep no lights on it for about 4 months...thank you

 

[Idoc]

I don't advocate water changes during the cycle. Once the cycle is complete, you'll want to do a big water change, around 75%, to reduce your nitrate levels.

 

[Greg P]

@Fredrxn welcome to Reef2Reef

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[Fredrxn]

Thanks guys

 

[CMMorgan]

Welcome to the reef!! I'd hold off on the water changes. Let the bacteria take hold.
Welcome to the fishy family!!

 

[Fredrxn]

Should I run my skimmer while cycling

 

[CMMorgan]

Should I run my skimmer while cycling

No. no skimmer, no carbon. The goal is to build a nitrifying army. All you need is mechanical.

 

[RobB'z Reef]

With nothing live to lose don't bother with water changes until you need to export nitrates when you start adding livestock. Always good to add a source of ammonia when starting out with dry rock to give the bacteria something to feed on which help to promote their growth. With live bacteria like fritz, your cycle should be done in a week or two.

 

[Fredrxn]

Thanks guys