How to Start a Frag tank?

[oysterk]

I'm thinking of using a 20 gallon long, Aquaclear 70 filter, not to sure what kind of rack to make/buy. Also, Can I use old tank water and skip the cycle? Or would I need to put some live rock from my display there?

 

[WVReefJunkie]

You will need to establish bacteria in your filtration. Adding water and live rock alone will not work. You most likely would start a cycle. The rock would help with the cycling process.

 

[KingTriton]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquatic-Lif...292913?hash=item3a8e2b1b71:g:kKsAAMXQWzNSpPBp

(The price is an absolute steal. I bought mine from this seller two week ago.)

http://autotopoff.com/products/DT1/

Your welcome :)

 

[darrente]

I also used water from another tank, but I still cycled for 4 weeks.

 

[KingTriton]

Do you have a filter sponge in your DT? If so wring it out into the frag tank and that should give you an instant cycle.

 

[oysterk]

I have a biowheel. Would that work?

 

[blownvr]

Seed is amazing. Got our frag tank up and running and supporting life in about 12 days