How long should the tank cycle last?

[randyBRS]

1-2 months?
3-4 months?
5+ months?

Is a longer cycle more beneficial down the road?

 

[DSC reef]

I never put a time line on a cycle as everyone is different. The quickest if real live rock is used versus dry rock. A cycle is complete when its complete.

 

[SinCityRee4r]

Depends if it is bare bottom or substrate also.