Cycling aquascape early...what is your best method?

[MissingYuengling]

I am almost done aquascaping for my 100g and looking to begin to cycle my dry rock now while I wait to get some additional aquarium equipment. Just looking for some advice on a simple and easy way to cycle my rock over the next 6-8 weeks, likely in the garage inside some type of plastic container. Thanks.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Just a little clarification... is the dry rock you want to cycle the same as the rock you have aquascaped? If so, is there a reason you don't want to cycle it inside the tank?

 

[Kershaw]

All you need is water flow, heat and an ammonia source. do it in a rubber made bin. Just use a piece of shrimp.

 

[blasterman]

Just add ammonia and water flow.

 

[MissingYuengling]

Just a little clarification... is the dry rock you want to cycle the same as the rock you have aquascaped? If so, is there a reason you don't want to cycle it inside the tank?

My tank is not setup yet, I am waiting on the sump and a few more pieces of equipment. The aquascaped dry rock is destined for my tank. Thanks.

 

[MissingYuengling]

All you need is water flow, heat and an ammonia source. do it in a rubber made bin. Just use a piece of shrimp.

Assuming lid on?

 

[Kershaw]

Assuming lid on?

If I am cycling, I would leave lid off. If I am curing I would leave lid on.

 

[MissingYuengling]

If I am cycling, I would leave lid off. If I am curing I would leave lid on.

thanks!