To wait or start tank cycling?

[BettaBeFish]

So I go away for a week in about 4 weeks’ time - question is should I start Fishless cycling now with household ammonia or wait until I’m back? Was thinking of throwing in some Tetra SafeStart too to help boost things along the way!

 

[outofwater]

Unless someone is going to be there to monitor ammonia and add as needed, I would wait until you return, otherwise the cycle might stall and you'll have to start from scratch anyway.

 

[BettaBeFish]

Thank you, that’s what i was worried about - patience grass hopper patience I shall wait until my return

 

[Sgooosh]

Thank you, that’s what i was worried about - patience grass hopper patience I shall wait until my return

XDD

 

[Colin_T]

I would either start now, or fill the tank with plants and let them grow while your away. Then come back and do a fish in cycle.

Starting now with ammonia won't be an issue. Just let it cycle and when you come home it should be done.

Adding a heap of live plants now will let them grow and become established. When you get back you can add fish straight away and just monitor water quality for a few weeks.