Question about starting a Bare Bottom

[TheSTONEisDead]

I've heard that barebottoms don't need to cycle when you first set them up? Is this true? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[sherm71tank]

I think letting any new tank cycle is a good idea. It may not take as long if it is set up properly.

 

[TheSTONEisDead]

Thanks for the reply sherm.

 

[sherm71tank]

You are welcome! Any details about the system?

 

[TheSTONEisDead]

It's a 46 gallon display with a 20 gallon sump. I have a custom hood with two 175 watt metal halides and a 65 watt power compact for actinics. The filtration will consist of an ASM G-1 skimmer and a PhosBan Reactor full of carbon. The water that goes into the aquarium will be RO water from my Kent Marine unit. I'll make a thread about it when I fill it up next week.

 

[sherm71tank]

Sounds good. Just remember that a good flow rate is very important in a BB tank to keep the detritus from settling and getting it to your filtration system.