Tank cycling

[fishaholic]

I know that this is a newbish question, but how long should a tank be cycling without fish.I usualy do it for a couple of weeks 3-4, but I'm trying to get other peoples oppinions.

 

[Da_Oz]

All tanks are different. But 3 to 4 weeks in the normal.

 

[luxum]

If by "cycling without fish" you mean fishless cycling where the nitrogen cycle is established by adding an artifical source of ammonia, then it takes anywhere from 10 days to 6 weeks depending on many variables.

If by "cycling without fish" you mean running the filter on a full tank with no ammonia source (such is often espoused by well-meaning but misinformed LFS employees), that's pointless besides making sure your equipment works and doesn't leak, a few days is plenty, but it will not help your fish to do this before you add them.

 

[LoveMyFishys]

sorry to hijack the thread but what is the amonia called that you add to the tank when cycling without fish ? ?

My lfs says there is no such thing.

Thanks

 

[clutterydrawer]

you will not find it at an lfs LoveMyFishys, fishles cycling is quite a new technique and most lfs havent heard of it. if you tell me what country you're in i can suggest where else you might find it. bascially you're looking for a household cleaning product made of pure ammonia and no other additions except water.