cycling a tank without sand

[aslmx]

im ready to get my 210 cycling and would love to start it next week but i wont have the sand yet. is it ok to just cycle with just dry rock and add the sand later. i want to do it all at once but will have to wait and order sand later.$$

 

[Chris Aldrich]

You can cycle a tank without sand, absolutely.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Its better to do it all at once, but its not necessary. You can split it up and add the sand later.

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

It is fine to start the cycle without the sand. When you get the sand, you can use a PVC pipe and pour the sand in the pipe to reduce the sandstorm effect.


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[aslmx]

awesome . i know it would be better to do it at once but i need to get it cycling before my wife changes her mind...