Tank Cycling

[NervousReefer]

Just a quick question about tank cycling. I’m using Dr. Tim’s one and only and I’m wondering should I turn my return pump off before adding it to the tank?

I mean it seems pointless if it all goes down the overflow, right?

 

[Auquanut]

Seems to me you're going to want the bacteria in the sump as well as the tank.. I say leave it on. Are you using filter socks yet?

 

[AZMSGT]

Run your return pump. Shut off skimmer and UV if you have them.

 

[fuelman]

leave the return pump, power heads on. you need to remove any filter socks or poly type filters from the tank. if you have a uv turn it off. don't run your skimmer, but yes it should circulate through your entire system i have cycled quit a few tanks with dr tim's it works great. are you also using his liquid ammonium chloride

 

[NervousReefer]

Seems to me you're going to want the bacteria in the sump as well as the tank.. I say leave it on. Are you using filter socks yet?

I’m using them right now but I won’t use them when I put the bacteria in. Can I just pour some in the sump? I have a bottle of Dr. Tim’s that’s rated over my tank size.

 

[Auquanut]

I’m using them right now but I won’t use them when I put the bacteria in. Can I just pour some in the sump? I have a bottle of Dr. Tim’s that’s rated over my tank size.

I would pour it into the tank and let it work it's way down to the sump.

 

[NervousReefer]

I would pour it into the tank and let it work it's way down to the sump.

Ok cool, thanks!