Effectiveness of Quick-Start Cycling Products

[Nate92]

I am considering using dry rock in my tank, but would prefer not to wait several weeks (or longer) for my tank to cycle. Are quick-start cycling products generally effective? Should I have any reservations about utilizing a product like this? Thank you very much!

 

[mta_morrow]

I am considering using dry rock in my tank, but would prefer not to wait several weeks (or longer) for my tank to cycle. Are quick-start cycling products generally effective? Should I have any reservations about utilizing a product like this? Thank you very much!

They are perfectly fine and proven beyond a show of a doubt to work.

I have used that exact product to start all of my tanks.

 

[Nate92]

They are perfectly fine and proven beyond a show of a doubt to work.

I have used that exact product to start all of my tanks.

Thanks for the feedback, Mike!!

 

[mta_morrow]

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Thanks for the feedback, Mike!!

You’re very welcome!

Please be sure to start a build thread and get yourself a cool badge!

Plus we will all get to see more pics!

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Love this kit. Works dang good!!!

 

[Randy Ruiz]

Interested in this for my tank upgrade. Didn't see mentioned the specific product. Just heard of Aquvitro biospira available from BRS. Heard this product actually works very fast as in a couple days.

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Interested in this for my tank upgrade. Didn't see mentioned the specific product. Just heard of Aquvitro biospira available from BRS. Heard this product actually works very fast as in a couple days.

It hard to believe something can work that fast. With fresh rock, water, and sand there is a lot Bactria that is needed in a tank to be ready and I dont see how something could work that fast. The Red Sea 21 day thing is pretty fast its self.

 

[Nate92]

Love this kit. Works dang good!!!

Awesome! Appreciate the tip!

 

[BedrockIOMC]

Awesome! Appreciate the tip!

No worries at all glad to help all I can.

 

[mta_morrow]

It hard to believe something can work that fast. With fresh rock, water, and sand there is a lot Bactria that is needed in a tank to be ready and I dont see how something could work that fast. The Red Sea 21 day thing is pretty fast its self.

API quick start, BioSpira, and Dr Tim’s all work In 5-7 day.

There is a thread on here where all of these and more were tested to see if they really work or don’t to finally put this question to bed.

I will try to find it and post the link, I Beloit was done by Dr Reef.

End result is that they work without a doubt as advertised.

 

[BedrockIOMC]

API quick start, BioSpira, and Dr Tim’s all work In 5-7 day.

There is a thread on here where all of these and more were tested to see if they really work or don’t to finally put this question to bed.

I will try to find it and post the link, I Beloit was done by Dr Reef.

End result is that they work without a doubt as advertised.

I've used them and other things but don't start putting fish in that soon because I've never had full ammonia drop in 7 days and no sponge on dry live rock in 7 days either. I only go by what I've had work.

 

[CoralWealth]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacteria-in-a-bottle-myth-or-fact.403226/

post 3 he goes over his results and Fritz Turbo Start won every time.

 

[Ashish Patel]

I use instant ocean and it cycled the tank within 1 week and was good for a pair of clownfish. The longer you wait the better but lets face it in the beginning 1 month feels like 6 months. after your tank is established 1 month feels like 2 days.

 

[mta_morrow]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bacteria-in-a-bottle-myth-or-fact.403226/

post 3 he goes over his results and Fritz Turbo Start won every time.

That’s the thread I was try to find.

Thanks for linking it!

The most important takeaway I got was that bacteria in a bottle works and does what they are supposed to do.

But I already knew it cause I’ve done it a couple times.

And now we have solid proof that it does to avoid senseless arguments in the future!

 

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That’s the thread I was try to find.

Thanks for linking it!

The most important takeaway I got was that bacteria in a bottle works and does what they are supposed to do.

But I already knew it cause I’ve done it a couple times.

And now we have solid proof that it does to avoid senseless arguments in the future!

haha. wishful thinking.

 

[mta_morrow]

haha. wishful thinking.

? About what?

 

[mta_morrow]

? About what?

Never mind...... I get it.

A bit slow this morning!

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Never mind...... I get it.

A bit slow this morning!

took me a while to concede and admit that these products do work.