Cycling

[Nakie31]

Question I thought I read on this site that I didn't need a light during the cycling phase but the I sees YouTube video saying you do need a light. So what happens if my tank has started to cycle with out lights.

 

[Animagus]

You do NOT need a light to cycle a tank. The bacteria could care less whether the tank is illuminated or not.

 

[CStrickland]

Some nitrifying bacteria are photosensitive, but it's not likely to make a big diff. People do it both ways and their tanks turn out fine. There's pros and cons to each, but since you're already started I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[gone fishin]

I would not sweat it. light no lights, skimmer no skimmer the tank will still cycle. Good luck

 

[Nakie31]

Thanks

 

[CafeReef]

If you are going to be running a skimmer, I would put it in and start it running a week before you put in your first livestock. This gives it a chance to break in and get rid of the microbubbles.

 

[djtuzik]

Question I thought I read on this site that I didn't need a light during the cycling phase but the I sees YouTube video saying you do need a light. So what happens if my tank has started to cycle with out lights.

Don't believe everything you read/view on the internet

 

[mzeme565]

???

 

[thomas.torode]

What? You don't need a light to cycle a tank.
What video was it lol.