Looking to speed up my tank cycle

[Rarend99]

Anyone have a piece of nicely cycled live rock they could let me use in my tank to speed up the cycle! Hopefully nothing with pests on it!

Also any other ideas on speeding up the cycle?
Using prime?

 

[woodnaquanut]

I used Dr. Tim's One and Only magic elixir. Seemed to get an almost instant cycle.

 

[Rarend99]

Who carries them?

 

[woodnaquanut]

Who carries them?

That might be a problem! I don't think either local (to SR) stores carry it. Mail order?

I've got a 250 ml bottle of Microbacter7 that might still be good. You're welcome to it. I'll even teach you the secret voodoo incantation that makes it work!

PM me if you're interested.

 

[1kwksvt]

Just used the I.o. bio spira same thing

 

[Rarend99]

I think I'll pick up a bottle of IO from Petco

 

[Rarend99]

Got the bio spira, thanks for the offer for the microbacteria though!!! We shall see how this cycle goes!

 

[woodnaquanut]

Got the bio spira, thanks for the offer for the microbacteria though!!! We shall see how this cycle goes!

Well you had your chance!

Another club member wants it so...

Going,
going,

GONE! :dance:

 

[PanicBuyer]

Make sure you feed the bacteria as well!

I chose to go the same route you are going down. I dosed Bio Spira then fed the bacteria with Dr. Tims ammonia and ghost fed the tank. I tested levels daily and added ammonia accordingly. I watched the cycle closely and only dosed what the Dr. Tims bottle recommended. If you are watching your cycle w/ testing you should see the ammonia levels drop over a few days after dosing.

Good luck

 

[swk]

I used bio spira with good results.