With recent advancements in the aquarium hobby, particularly in the "bacteria in a bottle" area, do you think the days of traditional cycling are over?


Personally, I've used Dr. Tims quick start bacteria along with the instant ocean brand to start my last 4 tanks and all went exceptionally well.


I haven't seen an "old school" cycle in months on both Maast and Nanoreef, old school being the addition of concentrated ammonia or table shrimp etc.. So I'm wondering if it's slowly phasing out as new, faster methods to begin stocking become available.