Sure you can cycle the tank without any light. You just wont perserve anything that requires light to live thta on the rock.
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I just set up a 55 gallon with 4"of aragomax and maybe 60 pounds of fiji LR. Is it possible to cycle the tank without any lights. I plan on picking up a decent fixture in about a
week. The tanks been running for 5 days now. Can the light wait another week? BTW, I have an etss skimmer thats just sitting in the sump. Should i fire that thing up?
Thanks for the help.
Sure you can cycle the tank without any light. You just wont perserve anything that requires light to live thta on the rock.
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Think befor you speak or dont speak at all!!!
I justed posted a similar question in reefs.
LFS says no light for 2 weeks with their "premium cured" Walt Smith Fiji to prevent diatoms from going crazy. Even though I'm a newbie to salt this just doesn't sound right (or fun) to me.
I say leave the lights on, maybe only 5 hours or so, but you want to keep any photosynthetic life on the rock alive if possible (at least I do).
Leaving them off will kill of any tag-alongs that are photosynthetic. The diatoms will pass, and are unavoidable.
-Perry
Yes I usually use half intensity and half duration while curing. That way you can still see any cool things that came in with the rock.
Play well
Mark
www.mazdamark.com
Originally posted by NYreefer
I just set up a 55 gallon with 4"of aragomax and maybe 60 pounds of fiji LR. Is it possible to cycle the tank without any lights. I plan on picking up a decent fixture in about a
week. The tanks been running for 5 days now. Can the light wait another week? BTW, I have an etss skimmer thats just sitting in the sump. Should i fire that thing up?
Thanks for the help.
it's about time you posted something bro.
these guys help you out.
welcome to the board.
elliot;)
Hey NY, bout time you came out of the closet and posted..whats up cuz!!
oh yeah, lights on for only a few hrs will keep the algea from taking over the tank..and i'd turn the skimmer on so it starts breaking in...
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