How long do i need to wait?

[Marlinmero]

Im setting a new 95 gallon corner. i plan on doing two 30gallon water changes on my current 130gallon this week. and taking the water i take out of my 130 into the 95 then adding about 30 gallons of fresh saltwater. also plan on taking a few cups of sand out and adding to the new tank along with a bunch of chaeto out of my other tank. doing all that how long do you think cycle should be? and when do you think i would be able to add a lionfish to it?​

 

[Wy Renegade]

Generally speaking, transferring water isn't going to transfer the benficial bacteria that you need; it resides on the rock and in the sandbed. Cycle time will most likely be the standard six weeks. This is especially true if you are using uncured LR.

FYI; Welcome to R2R