Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
Aquarium World

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.
Latest Issue of Aquarium World Magazine.
We’ve recently updated Aquarium World! We’re working through a few bugs, with exciting new features on the way. Thanks for your patience while we fine-tune the site.

How long would be a good time to cycle a fishless tank for?

sub.z
in Technical

Featured Replies

It's not an exact time thing, too many variables. Tank size, filter size, water parameters, amount of ammonia added etc. The tank will be ready when it's ready.

You have to rely on water tests, after you have seen levels of ammonia and nitrite rise in the tank, and they have dropped back to zero again, then you can assume the filters are working and it's safe to add some fish.

Proably take several weeks for this to happen. You can speed it up if you use a filter or media from an established tank though. Same as with cycling with fish.

Cheers

Ian

  • Quote

    I was assuming he's going to cycle the tank fishlessly... (dump in a bit of ammonia or a frozen prawn)... but I can see how it actually reads now :lol:

    Ian

  • Quote

    • Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.