This is very helpful, thank you. Was interested in the reasoning behind the high temp. I’m in no rush and if I’ve learned anything, patience is key in this hobby. I’m also now reading that the PNS deep cycle is more beneficial after the nitrogen cycle is complete. Any preference on bottled bacteria for the initial cycle? I’m leaning toward microbacter start from brightwell after doing some digging.Raising the temp can result in the bacteria populating quicker, as can lowering salinity, at least, according to Dr. Tim Hovanec from Dr. Tim's Aquatics. There's a video you can search for of a talk he gave at a MACNA event on cycling tanks, and how to speed up the process.
I personally wouldn't put a lot of effort in speeding up the process; it's going to happen in about three weeks, give or take, for most systems and bacteria-in-a-bottle products.
The one exception seems to be Fritz TurboStart 900, which can establish a bio filter than can safely sustain fish in as little as about 48 to 72 hours or so. This one product seems to be the exception to the rule.
Going slowly is often good advice in reefing
Please post back with any further questions!
Good luck!
Raising the temp can result in the bacteria populating quicker, as can lowering salinity, at least, according to Dr. Tim Hovanec from Dr. Tim's Aquatics. There's a video you can search for of a talk he gave at a MACNA event on cycling tanks, and how to speed up the process.
I personally wouldn't put a lot of effort in speeding up the process; it's going to happen in about three weeks, give or take, for most systems and bacteria-in-a-bottle products.
The one exception seems to be Fritz TurboStart 900, which can establish a bio filter than can safely sustain fish in as little as about 48 to 72 hours or so. This one product seems to be the exception to the rule.
Going slowly is often good advice in reefing
Please post back with any further questions!
Good luck!
