Any reason I can't start cycle in a Brute trash can?

[AtlCPA]

I'm not new to reefing, but this sounds like a noob question to me.

I'm starting up a new frag tank and waiting for deliver, need to do plumbing, etc. Any reason I can't go ahead and buy some live rock from LFS and get a cycle going in a brute trash can? heater, powerhead, etc in the brute.

My display has been taken down while we are in a rental building a new house. This frag tanks is just something to keep me occupied until our house is done.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

It's a perfect plan imo.
Test the po4 while it's in there and you can eun gfo in a reactor if you need to.

 

[Potatohead]

No problem, you are essentially curing at that point.

 

[AtlCPA]

ok, great. Figured that process could get started while I deal with all the other details

 

[SDReefer]

I think it's a great idea so that you don't have to put your new tank through all the gross-ness of cycling.

Good luck!