Tank Cycle

[tech_reefer]

So I want to setup a small frag tank. I have cycled media from my bigger tank. Do I still need to wait the full month to cycle the tank? Or can I keep seeding the frag tank with Microbactor 7? I’m not putting any fish immediately, only soft corals for now until more bacteria grow?

 

[KeepSwimming12]

So I want to setup a small frag tank. I have cycled media from my bigger tank. Do I still need to wait the full month to cycle the tank? Or can I keep seeding the frag tank with Microbactor 7? I’m not putting any fish immediately, only soft corals for now until more bacteria grow?

Some people argue that a tank needs to mature a little bit before you add coral regardless of whether the cycle is complete. For me personally, filter media should instantly cycle a tank; especially when it’s coming from a bigger tank. I would say you should be fine to start.