Cycling with live rock and sand.

[GoldenMediaGirl]

I'm planning on cycling my new tank with wet live rock and sand. Sould I fill the tank with saltwater first so they don't dry out? And should I add some additional Bacteria and ammonia to help the cycle?

 

[GoVols]

I'm planning on cycling my new tank with wet live rock and sand. Sould I fill the tank with saltwater first so they don't dry out? And should I add some additional Bacteria and ammonia to help the cycle?

You don't want the live rock to dry out. Fill up your reef, and if possible, wrap the live rock with newspaper during transportation.

Sand first, fill up close to the top, then add your live rock.

I'd still monitor (test) your ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates in case you hit a mini cycle.

If you're only detecting nitrates over a week, then add a couple of hardy fish.

 

[Subsea]

What is your source of wet live rock? What is your desired livestock for your tank?

I use diver collected live rock & sand. However, I cycle dry aroggonite with nitrification bacteria using bottled bacteria & ammonia prior to introduction of live rock. I ship next day air to minimize die off. Because I wanted a minimalistic ornamental seaweed mixed garden lagoon with diver collected rock from 30’ of water 30 miles west of Tampa Bay.

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PS: Both of these tanks are 6 months mature.

 

[brandon429]

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[Garf]

I'm planning on cycling my new tank with wet live rock and sand. Sould I fill the tank with saltwater first so they don't dry out? And should I add some additional Bacteria and ammonia to help the cycle?

No need to add ammonia or bacteria. Just monitor for die off, as already suggested. You got a pic of the rocks?

 

[GoldenMediaGirl]

No need to add ammonia or bacteria. Just monitor for die off, as already suggested. You got a pic of the rocks?

Not yet, gonna have them shipped in.