I am moving on June 1st; only about 2 hours away. I know cycling takes time to build a good bacteria population (I have some freshwater tanks). I have my first saltwater tank already. I am wondering if it would be a terrible idea to start cycling my tank now and move it on that day. Would moving it disrupt the tank following the completion of the cycle? My guess is not, since the sand bed would only be like a month and a half old, and I would only have a clean up crew at that point (so very minimal detritus). I want to do this right, so if this wouldn't affect it much, then I'll start the cycle now so I can stock it as soon as I move.
Also, if this makes sense, would I have to transfer all of the water? Or would it be fine to just move enough to keep the sand bed wet and fill the buckets containing rocks? I would also be cycling a QT tank at the same time. I have a 25 gallon display tank and a 10 gallon QT tank.
Would love to hear your thoughts. Since no one likes looking at an open tank. This would let me get a head start.
Also, if this makes sense, would I have to transfer all of the water? Or would it be fine to just move enough to keep the sand bed wet and fill the buckets containing rocks? I would also be cycling a QT tank at the same time. I have a 25 gallon display tank and a 10 gallon QT tank.
Would love to hear your thoughts. Since no one likes looking at an open tank. This would let me get a head start.