How do i cycle my tank

[Warr40]

How do i cycle my 29g tank i have a 30g with a canister filter should i rinse the sponge out in the 29g or should i buy fish and cycle it how do i no when its done cycling.
I need to the basics of cycling

 

[Annastasia]

I personally like Fishless cycling the best. Anyway, Here are 2 posts you might want to read that tell you all about cycling!

How to do a Fishless Cycle

Avoiding and Treating New Tank Syndrome

 

[Mike&Diana]

I am currently in the process of a fishless cycle now. I have found the articles and resources on this site to be very valuable. The only comment I can add is to be very patient.. it will pay off in the long run when you don't have to deal with dead or dying fish! Good luck!

Mike

 

[Teelie]

It can take up to a month and a half to cycle a tank though a month is generally more common. Patience is definitely a virtue and you'll want it to guarantee your fish live longer than a few days. Ammonia and nitrites are literal poisons to fish so you'll want to wait for the bacteria that eat ammonia and nitrite to establish first.

 

[Fish 'R' Fun]

Definatley let the process 'run to the full' it will be worth it becuase your water will be a lot easier to maintain