Cycling

[alesolra]

Gentlemen, I see them the following

I'm about to open an aquarium store and dates that imports need to come ASAP cycling fish tanks where the fish are.
I recommend to do it fast and safe?

 

[billsreef]

Safe and fast is an oxymoron when it comes to aquariums. Especially in regards to cycling. There are some bacterial products from both Fritz and Marineland that might speed things up a bit, but just a bit. They will need to be ordered direct and shipped overnight, as they need to be be fresh live active cultures. But even those won't provide the magic and mythical fast and safe cycle.

 

[youngfish]

I used to use those bacteria products. It makes cycles shorter but you still need weeks to finish the cycle to be safe to your fishes.

 

[necrio]

Crazy idea, but, why not start up in your garage or a greenhouse. Then when you have everything in the safe parameters, then move everything. Sounds more complex, but safer IMO. I might be nuts.