Cycling and Chaeto

[scuzy]

Can you add Chaeto during tank cycle? Are Macro algae exempt from cycling problems?

thanks

 

[Subsea]

Can you add Chaeto during tank cycle? Are Macro algae exempt from cycling problems?

thanks

Yes to question #1.

Your second question needs clarification.
Normally, cycling a tank means establishing healthy bacteria problems. Macro algae would compete with nutrients uptaken by bacteria. You can cycle your tank without lights. What cycling problems are you talking about?